Responding to the global need for remote health care, Bascom Palmer’s clinicians and researchers are moving ahead with other innovations in ophthalmic technology, such as remote slit lamps for diagnostic imaging, vision testing devices that patients can use at home, and artificial intelligence systems to detect eye diseases using a vast databank of images and use of data available in the electronic health record. Glaser Endowed Professor of Ophthalmology at the Miller School of Medicine. Alfonso, who is chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Kathleen and Stanley J. “Our skilled ophthalmologists can now provide vision evaluations, consultations, and follow-up care to patients in their homes,” said Dr. “We are also extremely proud of the groundbreaking work of our ear, nose and throat program, and the continued excellence of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and our neurology and neurosurgery programs.”ĭuring the COVID-19 pandemic, Bascom Palmer has expanded its innovative approach to patient safety, including telehealth and hybrid services that shorten diagnostic imaging clinic visits. Ford, M.D., M.H.A., dean and chief academic officer of the Miller School of Medicine. “Bascom Palmer is a global leader in transformational vision care and medical education, creating exceptional ophthalmologists who go on to care for patients around the world,” said Henri R. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and neurology and neurosurgery programs were recognized as “high performing,” as they were the year before. The Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine was ranked No. “Our dedicated team has been able to turn the COVID-19 challenge into new opportunities to deliver clinical care safely and effectively while advancing our research collaborations and medical education programs throughout the world.” Alfonso, M.D., director of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. “Delivering excellent vision care to our patients is always our number one priority,” said Eduardo C. physicians for its annual “Best Hospitals” rankings 31 years ago. 1 ranking since the publication began surveying U.S. This year marks the 19 th time, and the 17 th consecutive year, that Bascom Palmer has received the No. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Health System has been ranked again as the nation’s best in ophthalmology by U.S News & World Report.

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