Dr. Murtaza Adam, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Denver, CO and has been practicing for 1 years. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 2011 and specializes in vitreoretinal disease & surgery and ophthalmology.Read his story
Colorado Retina Associates
8101 E Lowry Blvd Ste 210
Denver, CO 80230
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Amerihealth
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Geisinger Health Plan
- MultiPlan
- QualCare
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Top Care Areas
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Retina Diseases
very high
more than 88% of peers
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
high
more than 96% of peers
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
high
more than 90% of peers
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Dr. Adam's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Adam "Originally from Wisconsin, Dr. Adam studied Biomedical Engineering and Physiology at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. He then returned home to complete his medical training at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. After obtaining his medical degree, he completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, where he was appointed Co-Chief Resident and was awarded the James S. Shipman award for best resident research project. Dr. Adam was fortunate to stay in Philadelphia to complete his 2-year vitreoretinal surgical training at Wills Eye Hospital, widely considered to be one of the top retina training programs in the world. As a fellow, he was awarded the prestigious Heed Fellowship in for his research endeavours and the William Tasman, MD Outstanding Fellow Award in recognition of his dedication to resident teaching."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Adam "Above all else, Dr. Adam entered the the medical profession to make a direct, positive impact on the lives of individuals. He strives to treat every patient as he would treat his own family."
2 Specialties
- Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
- Ophthalmology
1 Board Certifications
- OphthalmologyAccredited by: American Board of Ophthalmology*
49 Conditions Treated
- Acute Endophthalmitis
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
- Blindness
- Brain Disorders
- Cataract
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Chalazion
- Conjunctival Hemorrhage
- Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
- Corneal Diseases
- Corneal Ulcer
- Dacryoadenitis
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Diplopia
- Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
- Drusen
- Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Dry Eyes
- Endophthalmitis
- Eye Infections
- Eyelid Disorders
- Floaters
- Glaucoma
- Headache
- Herpetic Keratitis
- Keratitis
- Macular Edema
- Macular Hole
- Paralytic Strabismus
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Purulent Endophthalmitis
- Retina Diseases
- Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
- Retinal Hemorrhage
- Retinal Ischemia
- Retinal Neovascularization
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Senile Cataracts
- Stye
- Thyroid Disease
- Ulcer
- Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
- Vascular Disease
- Vitreous Hemorrhage
- Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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18 Procedures
- Anterior Vitrectomy
- Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
- Eye Examination
- Eye Surgery
- Foreign Body Removal from Eye
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Laser Surgery
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Repair of Retinal Detachment
- Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
- Retina and Vitreous Surgery
- Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
- Retinal Laser Surgery
- Retinal Surgery
- Scleral Buckling
- Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Colorado.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University of Minnesota / Twin Cities CampusUndergraduate School | Graduated 2007
- Medical College of WisconsinMedical School | Graduated 2011
- Aurora St. Luke's Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 2012
- Wills Eye HospResidency Hospital | Completed 2015
- Retina Svc of Wills Eye HospFellowship Hospital | Completed 2017
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Adam has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Adam accepts 10 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS IISelect
- AmerihealthPersonal Choice PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- Coventry Health CareCoventry Health America PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Geisinger Health Plan
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- QualCareQualCare HMO
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