Meet Dr. Joondeph
Brian C. Joondeph completed his training as a retina surgeon in 1990 and since then has worked both in private practice and full-time academic ophthalmology. He practiced in Michigan for ten years before taking his family on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to work and live in Auckland, New Zealand for several years. He has been in Denver for the past 15 years after returning from his academic retina position down under. Denver was a great fit for his family after New Zealand given the opportunity for outdoor adventure and sports.
Dr. Joondeph grew up in northern New Jersey with his entire family in medicine or allied professions, making medical school an easy choice. Ophthalmology provided a high-tech blend of medicine and surgery, with retina further exemplifying these features. There is little in medicine more satisfying than saving or restoring eyesight, arguably the most precious of our senses.
Dr. Joondeph has more than 80 academic publications and is a current and past investigator in multiple clinical trials. He enjoys clinical research as it links scientific inquiry with eventual new treatments he can offer to his patients. He is also an examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology, helping develop the next generation of ophthalmologists. Dr. Joondeph is widowed and has three adult children.
When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family. His hobbies include golfing, skiing, fitness, and travel. When not in clinic, you will find Dr. J in the mountains or visiting a foreign country.
Undergraduate
- Cornell University, 1980
Graduate School
- Masters in Healthcare Leadership - University of Denver, 2013
Medical School
- Northwestern University, 1984
Internship
- Cook County Hospital, 1985
Ophthalmology Residency
- University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, 1988
- Chief Residency, University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, 1990
Vitreoretinal Fellowships
- Retina - Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, 1989
- Uveitis - University of Illinois, 1990
- American Board of Ophthalmology
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- American Uveitis Society
- Macula Society
- Retina Society
Getting to Know Dr. Joondeph
Reviews for Dr. Joondeph
“Dr Joondeph has been my retina specialist for 10+ years. Fantastic surgeon and doctor”— John
“Dr. Joondeph is one of the best! Very precise, nice, and is a wonderful surgeon.”— Kimberly
“Emergency visit for torn retina, Dr. Joondeph’s office got me in less than two hours from regular eye Dr. He’s a very nice physician and repaired my retina with laser surgery. Excellent office & staff!”— W.G.
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