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Bryce E Buchowicz

Bryce E Buchowicz, MD

Assistant Professor; Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Department: MD-OPHTHALMOLOGY
Business Phone: (352) 273-8787
Business Email: bryce.buchowicz@ufl.edu

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About Bryce E Buchowicz

I am a neuro-ophthalmologist and dually appointed with the departments of Ophthalmology and Neurology at the University of Florida. I completed a Neurology residency at Yale University and neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at Emory University. My clinical interests include idiopathic intracranial hypertension and cerebrospinal fluid leaks. I enjoy spending time outdoors and adopting animals in need.

Accomplishments

  1. Gilbert Glaser Award for Exceptional Contributions to the Neurology Resident Team

    Yale University School of Medicine

  2. Lewis L. Levy Award for Exceptional Performance as a PGY-2 Neurology Resident

    Yale University School of Medicine

  3. College of Medicine Class of 1975 Scholarship Fund

    Penn State College of Medicine Alumni Society

Board Certifications

  • EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
    California
  • Florida Medical License
    Florida Board of Medicine
  • Georgia Medial License
    Georgia Composite Medical Board
  • United States Medical Licensing Examination, Steps 1,2 & 3
    US Medical Licensing Board

Clinical Profile

Dr. Buchowicz is the only Neuro-Ophthalmology specialist at University of Florida Eye Center. She provides a highly specialized service providing mostly consultation for complex situations involving all visual dysfunctions related to neurologic disorders and unexplained visual loss. Patients are referred mostly by ophthalmologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, interventional radiologists, ENT specialists and by rehabilitation centers from not only University of Florida facilities, but also the greater north Florida area.

Specialties

  • Neuro-Ophthalmology
  • Ophthalmology

Areas of Interest

  • Focal Neurologic Deficits
  • Graves Disease
  • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Pituitary Tumor
  • Strabismus

Research Profile

Dr. Buchowicz’s research is currently focused on MRI findings in patients with spontaneous cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) leaks and its relationship with idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

Publications

Academic Articles

  1. Review of Acetazolamide and Novel Medical Paradigms for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Treatment.

    Journal
    Ear, nose, & throat journal.
    [DOI]
    10.1177/01455613251358629.
    [PMID]
    40801435.
    PubMed Publisher’s Site

  2. Increased Intracranial Pressure in Myelin-Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease.

    Journal
    The neurologist.
    Volume/Issue
    30(1):17-22
    [DOI]
    10.1097/NRL.0000000000000577.
    [PMID]
    39618340.
    1 citation PubMed Publisher’s Site

  3. Idiopathic Orbital Inflammation in the Postpartum Period Associated With Preeclampsia.

    Journal
    Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society.
    Volume/Issue
    43(4):e239-e241
    [DOI]
    10.1097/WNO.0000000000001590.
    [PMID]
    35471417.
    PubMed Publisher’s Site

  4. Progressive Central Artery Occlusion, Ophthalmic Artery Occlusion, and Hemispheric Intracranial Thrombosis after COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Application: Case Report.

    Journal
    Case reports in ophthalmology.
    Volume/Issue
    14(1):173-179
    [DOI]
    10.1159/000529770.
    [PMID]
    37089276.
    1 citation PubMed Publisher’s Site

  5. Increased rat neonatal activity influences adult cytokine levels and relative muscle mass.

    Journal
    Pediatric research.
    Volume/Issue
    68(5):399-404
    [DOI]
    10.1203/PDR.0b013e3181f2e836.
    [PMID]
    20657345.
    10 citations PubMed Publisher’s Site

Education

  1. Fellow in Neuro-ophthalmology

    Emory University

  2. Chief Resident in Neurology

    Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT

  3. Residency in Neurology

    Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT

  4. MD

    Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

  5. International Studies, Microbiology

    Universidad de Andres Bello, Chile

  6. Certified EMT

    Saddleback College, Mission Viego, CA

  7. International Studies, Physics

    University of Sussex, UK

  8. Bachelor of Science, Biology

    University of California, Irvine

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 273-8787
Emails:
Business:
bryce.buchowicz@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100284
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610