Contact
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RetinaClinical Interests
Diabetic Eye CareRetina
Biography
Dr. Andrew Antoszyk is a board-certified Ophthalmologist who specializes in medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinovascular disease, and retinal detachments in the Charlotte and Statesville, NC areas. He has authored and co-authored 39 peer-reviewed papers and three book chapters, and has been involved in numerous clinical trials and research programs. When he is not working, he loves to spend time with his family and is an avid golfer and tennis player. He loves to root for the Duke sports teams and the Carolina Panthers.
Education & Fellowship
Undergraduate
University of Albany, 1979
Medical
New York Medical College, 1983
Internship
Duke University Medical Center, 1984
Residency
Ophthalmology, Duke University Eye Center, 1987
Fellowship
Vitreoretinal Diseases, Duke University Eye Center, 1989
Associations & Memberships
Board Certified by:
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Member of:
- Alpha Omega Alpha – medical honor society
- American Board of Ophthalmology -Examiner and Mentor
- American Academy of Ophthalmology -Fellow
- Vice Chair of Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network
- Society of Heed Fellows
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- North Carolina Medical Society
- Mecklenburg County Medical Society
- North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
- Retina Society
Teaching Experience
Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University for the Health Sciences
Assistant Consulting Professor at the Duke University Eye Center
Featured Procedures
MIVS - Micro-Incisional
Vitreoretinal Surgery: Dr. Antoszyk specializes in micro-incisional vitreoretinal surgery in the management of retinal detachments, epiretinal membranes and
complications of diabetic retinopathy. This technique utilizes instruments
ranging from 27-23 gauge in diameter and is associated with minimal post-operative
discomfort, faster visual recovery and prompt return to normal activity.
Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha
Heed Fellow
National Research Service Award
Navy Achievement Medal
National Defense Medal
Defense Meritorious Service medal
Resident Teaching Award
Best Doctors In America, 2003-2018
Charlotte Business Journal Best Doctors List, 2015-2016
American Society of Retina Specialists Honor Award, 2016
Business North Carolina Best Doctors, 2016-2017
Testimonials
Research
Dr. Antoszyk authored and co-authored more than 35 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters including: “Aflibercept Bevacizumab or Ranibizumab for Diabetic Macular Edema” published in the New England Journal of Medicine, February 2015.
He is also the principal investigator for numerous clinical trials and currently investigating new treatments for wet and dry age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusions. This includes "Effect of Adding Dexamethasone to Continue Ranibizumab Treatment in Patients With Persistent Diabetic Macular Edema," published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Nov. 11, 2017.
Dr. Antoszyk was also involved in developing an Angiogenesis Foundation white paper on Improving Long-Term Patient Outcomes for Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).
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