Joseph M. Coney, MD, Recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Ophthalmology

    CLEVELAND, OH, June 4, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ --Dr. Joseph M. Coney, Physician with Retina Associates of Cleveland, Incorporated, has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in ophthalmology.

Understanding the importance of a strong educational foundation, Joseph Coney achieved a Bachelor of Science in biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MD at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Upon completion of the degrees, he went on to complete an internship at Resurrection Medical Center, a medical retina fellowship at the Joslin Diabetes Center at Harvard Medical School, and a surgical retina fellowship through the Vitreoretinal Foundation. As a diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Coney joined the impressive staff at Retina Associates of Cleveland.

All the practicing physicians at Retina Associates of Cleveland, Incorporated are board certified ophthalmologists. Specializing in the treatment of retina and vitreous diseases, the staff at Retina Associates of Cleveland is committed to research and development. Drawing on the information found in existing macular photocoagulation research, they seek to find advancements for diagnoses and treatment of medical eye diseases. The team of physicians at Retina Associates of Cleveland, Incorporated is widely recognized for their excellence in patience care and penchant for patient education. They have been known to make concessions for patients unable to pay and are committed to providing care for as many patients as possible. Proficient in retinal surgeries, they reign as the current leaders of surgical operations in all of Northeast Ohio, United States.

As one of the leading physicians and a partner at Retina Associates of Cleveland, Incorporated, Dr. Coney specializes in caring for patients with diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Licensed in medicine throughout the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Michigan, he has conducted and published significant research in his field. Currently, he serves as the co-investigator for DRCRnet Protocol M. Effect of diabetes education during retinal ophthalmology visits on diabetes control and as co-investigator for DRCRnet Protocol R. Phase II evaluation of topical NSAIDS on eyes with non-central involved DME. In the coming years, he seeks to conduct collaborative research and share ideas with professionals in his field.

Dr. Coney is a member of the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retinal Specialists, and the Cleveland Ophthalmologic Society, among others. His plethora of professional honors and distinctions include, but are not limited to, a Professional of the Year award from Worldwide Who's Who, service award from the National Medical Association, the Rabb-Venable award for outstanding fellow reseach presentation, and Outstanding Resident Research award from the Case Western Reserve University. These, and many other honors, have aided Dr. Coney is achieving the recognition he deserves for an illustruous and influential career in the health care industry.

For more information about Retina Associates of Cleveland, Incorporated, visit http://www.retina-doctors.com/.

About Worldwide Who's Who
With over 500,000 members representing every major industry, Worldwide Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Worldwide Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies, making them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services.

Worldwide Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third-party endorsement of their accomplishments, and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

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Ellen Campbell
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