The Retina Group of Florida Welcomes Dr. Mario delCid to Their Practice

Sept. 12, 2012 - PRLog -- As of August 15th, 2012, the Retina Group of Florida has added yet another retinal specialist to their growing team of experts throughout South Florida. Dr. Mario delCid joins the Retina Group after completing his fellowship in vitreoretinal disease and surgery with the Cincinnati Eye Institute at the University of Cincinnati.

Dr. delCid states, “RGF has many attractive qualities that compelled me into joining their practice. As a leader in eye care, RGF is a well-respected group of skilled and compassionate physicians taking care of complex retinal diseases.  Our doctors offer the most recent and effective therapies in both medical and surgical fields for our patients, highlighted by our involvement in multiple clinical research trials. Our emphasis is on providing quality care and working hard to preserve vision.”

A South Florida native, delCid received his Bachelor of Arts degree, Magna Cum Laude, in Psychology from Florida International University. He earned his Medical Degree from Tulane University and then completed his ophthalmology residency from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he was awarded the Mary Bass Boenker Scholar Award, named Resident of the Year, and served as Chief Resident during his final year.

Dr. del Cid has a research interest in the use of non-steroidal therapeutics in ophthalmology and has presented his research at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Retina Specialists. He has multiple publications in various peer-reviewed journals. Dr. del Cid is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. del Cid is also Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, as well as, a voluntary Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of Ophthalmology at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University.

Dr. delCid treats patients at the Plantation, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, and Boca Raton office locations. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Retina Group of Florida is an ophthalmology practice devoted solely to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the retina, macula, vitreous, and related structures of the eye. Each of their 9 doctors are retina specialists, Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and have received Fellowship training in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at some of the most respected institutions in the United States, such as the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Mayo Clinic, Washington University/Barnes Hospital, Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Retina Group has been in practice over 30 years, distinguishing them as the longest established retinal practice in South Florida. Retina Group of Florida has 6 convenient locations throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties, including Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Hollywood, Plantation, and Wellington.

For more information regarding the Retina Group of Florida, please visit their website at www.retinagroupflorida.com. To schedule an interview with the Retina Group or Dr. Mario delCid, please contact Sara Shake of Exposed PR at 954.900.3691 or sara@xpsdpr.com.