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Alex Cohen, M.D., Ph.D.

Alex Cohen, M.D., Ph.D.

Meet Dr. Alex Cohen

Alex Cohen, M.D., Ph.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Desert Vista Eye Specialists, serving patients in Phoenix. Dr. Cohen specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK, corneal transplants, glaucoma surgery, and intravitreal injections for macular disorders.

Dr. Cohen earned both his doctorates from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and completed his residency and fellowship at University of Iowa. Following his training, he was on the faculty at the Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City, serving as fellowship director and receiving the Stanley Muenzler, MD Endowed Professor of Corneal Disease. After his time in academic medicine, Dr Cohen moved back to Iowa where he was a partner in a very busy private practice. He is now back in his home state of Arizona, working from Desert Vista Eye Specialists office in Phoenix.

Dr. Cohen continues to serve as an oral board examiner and helps develop the oral and written examinations for certifying the next generation of ophthalmologists. Since 2015, he has traveled to the African nation of Eswatini, helping to establish a high volume medical and surgical eye care program.

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine | Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Pharmacology | Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  • Ophthalmology Residency | University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  • Fellowship in Cornea External Diseases | University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Member, Oral Examiner, Exam Development Commitee | American Board of Ophthalmology
  • Lifetime Member | Society of Heed Fellows

Honors and Awards

  • Secretariat Award | American Academy of Ophthalmology | 2020
  • W. Stanley Muenzler, M.D. Endowed Professor of Corneal Disease | 2014

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Arizona Complete Health
  • Banner Prime
  • Banner University Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Coresource
  • Davis Vision
  • Devoted
  • EyeMed
  • Humana PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Care Advantage
  • Mercy Care RBHA
  • Molina
  • Multiplan
  • Optumcare
  • Oscar
  • Spectera
  • Superior Vision
  • Tricare West
  • United Health

Locations

Phoenix, AZ Eye Clinic

2222 E. Camelback Rd, Suite 250
Phoenix, AZ, 85016

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday
8 AM - 5 PM

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At Desert Vista Eye Specialists, we take pride in providing the highest level of care and personalized attention to each of our patients in Phoenix. Please contact us to schedule a consultation.

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