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Dr. Joaquin De Rojas, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 37
Dr. Joaquin De Rojas, MD
4.6 (34 Ratings)
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Dr. Joaquin De Rojas, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Sarasota, FL.
Dr. Joaquin De Rojas, MD
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Dr. Joaquin De Rojas, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 37
Sarasota, FL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Joaquin De Rojas, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Sarasota, FL.

About

Dr. Joaquin De Rojas, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Sarasota, FL. They currently practice at Center for Sight and are affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Dr. De Rojas has experience treating conditions like Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Corneal Ulcer and Tear Duct Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. De Rojas received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 34 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. De Rojas also speaks Spanish. Dr. De Rojas is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Corneal Ulcer
Tear Duct Disorders
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Corneal Ulcer
Tear Duct Disorders
Blepharitis
Dry Eyes
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Keratitis
Lagophthalmos
Migraine
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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Cataract Surgery Complications
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Scar
Diplopia
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Eye Infections
Eyeball Contusion
Floaters
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Miosis
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Refractive Eye Disorders
Retinal Ischemia
Severe Myopia
Visual Field Defects
Cornea Surgery
Epi-LASIK Eye Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Pterygium Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Center For Sight - Sarasota
    2601 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Center For Sight - Venice
    1360 E VENICE AVE, Venice, FL 34285
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Center For Sight - University Park
    5409 University Pkwy, University Park, FL 34201
    Monday
    09:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    08:45 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:30 - 12:30
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Center For Sight - North Port
    14844 Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5 Center For Sight - Pelican Plaza
    8224 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34238
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:30 - 12:30
    Sunday
    Closed
  6. 6 Center For Sight - Englewood
    1800 S Mccall Rd, Englewood, FL 34223
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  7. 7 Center For Sight - Jacaranda
    1236 JACARANDA BLVD, Venice, FL 34292
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. De Rojas
4.6
Based on 34 Reviews
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4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (1)

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Feb 17, 2024
Dr. de Rojas is highly professional and is excellent with corneal problems. He takes the time to answer all your questions, explains your treatment plan/surgery clearly and reassures you that all will be well.
— Feb 17, 2024
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Care Philosophy
  • Dr. De Rojas is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cataract, refractive and corneal surgeon. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Boston College, graduating Magna Cum Laude in the Honors Program, and then received his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his surgical internship and ophthalmology residency training at Columbia University Medical Center, where he was Chief Surgical Resident, followed by a Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. De Rojas specializes in cataract and lens replacement surgery, as well as refractive surgery with LASIK, Epi-LASEK and implantable collamer lenses. He is experienced in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy and corneal swelling with Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). He performs minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and often attends to patients with complications from previous cataract and cornea surgeries. Dr. De Rojas is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of keratoconus and other corneal disorders using advanced techniques such as corneal cross linking. Dr. De Rojas has extensive scientific research experience, authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications, chapters, reviews, editorials, and paper presentations. In addition, he has presented his research at national and international academic conferences and has received funding from the National Institute of Health. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the International Society of Refractive Surgery. In his spare time, Dr. De Rojas enjoys water sports, travel, outdoor activities, as well as drawing and designing medical devices. He and his wife Priya, also an ophthalmologist, are new to the area and are excited to experience all that Sarasota has to offer.
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Biography
  • Dr. Joaquin De Rojas, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Sarasota, FL. He specializes in Ophthalmology, Cornea & External Diseases, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cornea & External Diseases
Ophthalmic Surgery
Specialties*
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Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Residency Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joaquin De Rojas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. De Rojas' profile.

Dr. De Rojas frequently treats the following conditions: Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia, Corneal Ulcer and Tear Duct Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joaquin De Rojas, MD is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joaquin De Rojas, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL