Ramsey Yusuf, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
SPECIALTIES
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Laser Cataract Surgery
LOCATIONS
About Ramsey Yusuf, M.D.
Ramsey Yusuf, M.D., is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Dr. Yusuf earned his undergraduate degree in Biological Chemistry from Texas A&M University, graduating summa cum laude. He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from Yale School of Medicine, where he also served in several leadership and mentoring roles. His postgraduate training includes an Internal Medicine Internship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, followed by both residency and fellowship at the esteemed Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, where he honed his clinical and surgical expertise in ophthalmology and glaucoma.
Throughout his academic and professional journey, Dr. Yusuf has remained committed to research and education. He is widely published in leading ophthalmology and medical journals, with work addressing complex topics such as pseudoexfoliation glaucoma, pediatric ocular trauma, and ocular manifestations of systemic disease. He has presented at national and international conferences and contributed to groundbreaking research on healthcare disparities, tumor immunology in HIV populations, and virtual ophthalmic education. His dedication to patient care is deeply influenced by his interest in equitable access to vision care and improving health outcomes for underserved populations.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Yusuf enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, writing, and multimedia editing. He brings to Marietta Eye Clinic not only a wealth of clinical experience and academic achievement but also a passion for mentorship and community engagement. He looks forward to serving patients with compassion and excellence while continuing to advance in the field of ophthalmology through ongoing research and innovation.
Ramsey Yusuf, M.D.
Glaucoma
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Laser Cataract Surgery
Rabb-Venable Research Award
Richard K. Gershon Endowed Medical Student Research Fellowship
National Institute on Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the NIH Research Fellowship
National Institutes of Health (NIH) – NHLBI Medical Student Research Training Fellowship
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute – Glaucoma Fellowship
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute – Ophthalmology Residency
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial – Internal Medicine Internship
Yale School of Medicine – Doctor of Medicine
Texas A&M University – B.A. Biological Chemistry
American Medical Association
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Manuscripts & Publications
Yusuf R, Emu B. Immunologic Analysis Of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer In People Living With HIV (2020). Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library. 3966. https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/ymtdl/3966
Yusuf R, Chen EM, Nwanyanwu K, Richards B. Neighborhood Deprivation and Adherence to Initial Diabetic Retinopathy Screening. Ophthalmol Retina. 2020;4(5):550-552. doi:10.1016/j.oret.2020.01.016
Hysell K, Yusuf R, Barakat L, et al. Decreased Overall Survival in HIV-associated Non-small-cell Lung Cancer. Clin Lung Cancer. 2021;22(4):e498-e505. doi:10.1016/j.cllc.2020.11.006
Yusuf R, Galor A, Goldhagen B. Optic Nerve-Associated Astrocytic Hamartoma With Corresponding Visual Field Defect. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2022;140(3):e215470. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2021.5470
Shoji MK, Gutkind NE, Meyer BI, Yusuf R, et al. Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Keratitis Associated With Artificial Tear Use. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2023;141(5):499-500. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2023.1109
Abstracts
Yusuf, R, Sundaresh, R, et al. Risk Factors for Underutilization of Eye Care in the Evaluation of Diabetic Retinopathy. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Meeting, 2019.
Chen, J, Young, B, Apostolopoulos, N, Yusuf, R, Chow, J. Evaluation of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Dry Eye. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Meeting, 2019.
Yusuf, R, Sundaresh, R, et al. Adherence to First Time Ophthalmology Referral for Diabetic Retinopathy Evaluation. Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly of the National Medical Association, 2019.
Yusuf, R, Villarroel, F, et al. High CD20 Levels in Lung Cancer Tissue Associated with Improved Survival.
Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infection Meeting, 2019.
Yusuf, R, Villarroel, F, et al. Characterizing the Tumor Immune Microenvironment of Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma in People Living with HIV using Imaging Mass Cytometry. World Conference on Lung Cancer, 2019.
Hysell, K, Yusuf, R, et al. Lung Cancer Outcomes Among HIV-Infected Patients at an Urban Institution in the Recent Anti-Retroviral Era. European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases Symposium, 2019.
Yusuf, R, Alabiad, C. Piloting a Virtual Ophthalmology Rotation for Visiting Senior Medical Students Applying for Ophthalmology Residency. Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, Educating the Educators Conference, 2021.
Zhou, EK, Shen, LL, Ahluwalia, A, Khetpal, S, Sun, M, Yusuf, R, et al. The Natural History of Choroidal Melanoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci.2021;62(8):2862.
Desai, S, Ranjan, K, Salahuddin, S, Yusuf, R, et al. Tumor immune microenvironment and genomic features of non-small cell lung carcinomas in patients with HIV. Cancer Res (2023) 83; 6762.
Yusuf, R, Sengillo, J. Open Globe Injury Repair with Removal of Transscleral Bullet and Subsequent Retinal Detachment Repair: A Case Report. The American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma, 2024.
Mentor, Rabb-Venable Program – Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida
Member, Ophthalmology Interest Group – Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
Interviewer, Yale School of Medicine Admission Committee -Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
Volunteer, Youth Science Enrichment Program – Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
Vice President, Student National Medical Association, Yale Chapter – Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
Vice President, Yale Med Films – Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
Program Director, Health Professions Recruitment Exposure Program – Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
Patient Navigator, Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services – Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut