Jessica Ackert MD
Chief, Division of Uveitis, Department of Ophthalmology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaBiographical Sketch:
Dr. Jessica Ackert received her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. She completed her internship in general medicine at St. Luke’s–Roosevelt Hospital Center and her residency in ophthalmology at Mount Sinai Hospital, both in New York City. She underwent fellowship training in uveitis at Mount Sinai, and then worked as an assistant professor in the Mount Sinai Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology. Currently, Dr. Ackert is Chief of the Division of Uveitis in the Department of Ophthalmology at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Position:
Chief, Division of Uveitis, Department of Ophthalmology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Degrees:
MD:New York University School of Medicine, New York
Postgraduate Training:
Internship (general medicine): St. Luke’s–Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York
Residency (ophthalmology): Mount Sinai Hospital, New York
Fellowship (uveitis): Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York
Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:
- Retinal Vein Occlusion in Psoriasis
- Dexamethasone Implant for Persistent Uveitic Cystoid Macular Edema
- Optical Coherence Tomography in the Diagnosis of Scleritis and Episcleritis
- Statin Use Associated With Lower Risk for Uveitis
- Frequency and Characteristics of Intraocular Inflammation After Aflibercept Injection
- 2014 Top Stories in Eye Care: Uveitis
- Increased Risk for Toxic Retinopathy With Long-Term Hydroxychloroquine Use
- Study Reports Increased Risk for Uveitis With Fluoroquinolone Use
- Malignancy Risk Increased in Patients With Inflammatory Eye Disease Treated With Systemic Immunosuppressive Therapy
- Changes in Flare Post Intravitreal Injection of Three Anti-VEGF Agents