Ryan Vasan, MD
About Ryan Vasan, MD
Dr. Ryan Vasan received his MD from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He then completed an internship at Winthrop University Hospital, followed by an ophthalmology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College. After this, he performed a joint fellowship in Cornea and Tissue Banking at North Carolina Eye Bank (now Miracles in Sight Eye Bank) and Cornea and External Disease at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Prior to joining Mass. Eye and Ear’s Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Cataract Service he worked as an Associate Ophthalmologist at Eye Associates, P.C., in Burlington MA. He currently serves as a Medical Advisory Board Member at Miracles in Sight Eye Bank.
Clinical Interests:
- Cataract
- Ophthalmology
Treats:
- Adult
Languages:
- Spanish
Locations
Mass Eye and Ear at Malden
578 Main St.
Suite 102
Malden, MA 02148
Phone: 781-321-6544
Medical Education
- MD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
- Residency, Weill Cornell Medical College
- Fellowship, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
American Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology
Research
Some of Dr. Vasan’s former research projects have involved corneal transplantation including partial thickness corneal transplantation techniques and automated endothelial keratoplasty graft preparation. He is also interested in enhancing resident education particularly in the realm of surgical training.
Publications
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1. Moustafa GA, Borkar DS, Borboli-Gerogiannis S, Greenstein SH, Lorch AC, Vasan RA, Kloek CE. Optimization of cataract surgery follow-up: A standard set of questions can predict unexpected management changes at postoperative week one. PLoS One. 2019; 14(9):e0221243.
2. Foster JB, Swan KR, Vasan RA, Greven MA, Walter KA. Small-incision Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty: a comparison of small-incision tissue injector and forceps techniques. Cornea. 2012 Jan; 31(1):42-7.
I was thoroughly satisfied and impressed with my visit
Very satisfied with Doctor and staff.
I was very relieved to be able to see Dr. Vasan for this unscheduled visit since I had had an alarming experience concerning my vision earlier in the day.
So fortunate that I have Dr.Vasan as my doctor.. he's very knowledgeable , caring to my need.. makes me feel comfortable and confident.
He took the time to explain in detail. He reviewed past tests to look for trends and make recommendations. It was a thorough exam.
It all went very well.
Dr. is great. He always listens and explains things in a very easy manner to understand. I'm very happy. He's my ophthalmologist. Thanks.
Dr. Vasan is a wonderful, experienced, well-knowledged man of integrity. I feel safe under his supervision. His know-how and his suggestions are excellent.
Always a good visit. I enjoy coming here
[redacted] Dr. Vasan is just thorough, professional and friendly. Enjoy this visit.