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nora muakkassa md

Nora Muakkassa, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Ophthalmologist
  • Fellowship trained Retina Specialist
  • Cataract and Cataract Extraction
  • Premium Intraocular Lens Implantation

Education

  • Bachelor of Science Cornell University (2004-2007)
  • Doctorate of Medicine New York University (2007-2011)
  • Medicine Internship Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA (2011-2012)
  • Ophthalmology Residency Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA (2012-2015)
  • Medical Retina Fellowship Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA (2015-2016)

Teaching

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Tufts University School of Medicine (2016-2018)

Certifications

  • Board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

Associations

  • Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Retinal Specialists
  • Inaugural Member, International Society for the Advancement of Medical Retina

Volunteer

  • Denver Botanic Garden
  • Metro Caring Food Bank

Accomplishments

Dr. Nora Muakkassa is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in the medical treatment of retinal disorders, intravitreal injections and retinal laser procedures. She also practices comprehensive ophthalmology and performs cataract surgery. 

After her training at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, she stayed on as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology for two years before moving to Colorado. She is the author of several articles on retinal disorders and has presented her findings at national conferences. In 2019, she and a fellow ophthalmologist founded OphthoGenie, a website to help ophthalmologists prepare for their oral board exam.”

Personal

Dr. Muakkassa enjoys spending her time hiking in the beautiful Colorado mountains, going to concerts and spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys being able to help her patients with their vision and appreciates the relationships she forms with them and their families.

What Our Patients Say

It was a wonderful experience. Everyone from the beginning to end was exceptional! The surgery was quick and painless. During the LASIK surgery, when I was scared, someone sat and held my hand. It was the small things like holding my hand that made the experience so wonderful.
Amanda Nolte
Amanda Nolte
I am very happy with my service and the care I received. Everyone is real friendly and helpful.
Courtney Brink
Courtney Brink
The medical and administrative staff was great. From soup to nuts, everything was very easy. If I had to do PRK again I would definitely choose Denver Eye Surgeons. Love the Allegretto too.
Benny Busham
Benny Busham
Helpful Always ‐ Answered all my questions and supportive and encouraging! Really liked trying out contacts first to get idea what end result would be like. Great experience & staff!
Donna Dovey
Donna Dovey
Dr. Kumar's staff held my hand the whole way. I was petrified. But I researched to find the very skilled Dr. Kumar and the very kind assistants who dealt effectively with my fear. My eye sight is better than perfect, now, with NO GLASSES.
Lori Holden
Lori Holden
I had PRK surgery last year. The surgery was uneventful. But the recovery was slow because of the type of surgery. I was nervous that the procedure hadn't"worked" but everyone at Denver Eye Surgeons kept telling it would be fine - and it was!
Rebecca Schnur
Rebecca Schnur
The staff was very helpful and informative. Dr. Kumar is very knowledgeable and understanding, easy to talk to and willing to spend as much time as needed answering questions. The procedure itself was a lot easier and quicker than anticipated, and the recovery was easy. Best decision I've made in a long time!
Kathy Humm
Kathy Humm
Very thorough and comfortable experience! All my questions were answered and I felt comfortable and prepared the day of my LASIK procedure. I love my corrected vision and I healed wonderfully!
Amy Thomas
Amy Thomas
I had PRK done years ago but had LASIK done on my distance eye. Wonderful! Best thing I ever did.
Janet Grefath
Janet Grefath
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