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Brian P. Hafler, MD, PhD

Ophthalmology

  • Offers Telehealth
Affiliated With: Yale Medicine

This doctor is not currently accepting new patients

This clinician is not accepting new patients at this time. If you are a current patient, please contact the office.

Locations

40 Temple St New Haven, CT 06510

Biography - Brian P. Hafler, MD, PhD

Brian Hafler, MD, PhD, is an ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of complex retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, and stem cell regeneration.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Hafler is committed to advancing the field of ophthalmology through research using advanced techniques to study how inflammation and other factors contribute to retinal degeneration. The goal of his research is to find new treatments that can prevent vision loss and improve outcomes for patients with retinal diseases. He is an assistant professor of ophthalmology and visual science at Yale School of Medicine.

Dr. Hafler received his medical and doctorate degrees from Harvard Medical School. He completed his internship at Yale New Haven Hospital, and a fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Dr. Hafler has received numerous awards, including a prestigious Cushing Foundation Award for excellence and creativity in scientific research, which supports his work on understanding the molecular mechanisms of age-related macular degeneration. He recently received the American Society for Clinical Investigation Young Physician Scientist Award, the Thome Memorial Foundation Award for AMD Research, and was named the William R. Orthwein, Jr. ’38 Yale Scholar.

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Overview

Gender

Male

Specialty

Ophthalmology

Language(s)

English

Education & Training

Education

Harvard Medical School

Internship

Yale New Haven Hospital

Fellowship

Harvard Medical School;Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

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  • AETNA
  • ANTHEM BC/BS
  • CIGNA GATEKEEPER PRO
  • CIGNA HEALTHCARE
  • COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK
  • COMPWORKS
  • CONNECTICARE
  • CONSUMER HEALTH NETWORK
  • CORVEL
  • FIRST HEALTH NETWORK
  • FOCUS HEALTHCARE
  • GREAT WEST
  • HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT
  • HUMANA
  • HUSKY
  • MANAGED COMP
  • MEDICAID
  • MEDICARE
  • MULTIPLAN
  • OXFORD HEALTH PLANS
  • PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS
  • PRIME HEALTH SERVICES
  • PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (PHCS)
  • TRICARE - HEALTH NET FEDERAL
  • TRICARE/CHAMPUS
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE
  • WELLCARE

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3rd Floor
New Haven, CT 06510

Phone: (877) 925-3637

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