Alexandra Elliott

Alexandra Elliott is an Ophthalmologist and Director of the Pediatric and Adult Oculoplastics Program at Boston Children's Hospital. She holds the academic rank of Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School. Her clinical and research focus spans Pediatric Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic Surgery, with expertise in conditions like hemangiomas and orbital tumor imaging.

• Education:
  • Undergraduate: Wesleyan University (1990)
  • Medical School: University of Connecticut (1996)
  • Internship: Lenox Hill Hospital (1997)
  • Residency: Columbia Presbyterian's Harkness Eye Institute (2000)
  • Fellowships: Pediatric Ophthalmology (Boston Children's Hospital, 2001), Oculoplastics (Emory Eye Center, 2003)

Her research explores pediatric orbital tumors using MRI and diffusion-weighted imaging, as well as physiological responses to microgravity in aerospace environments. She contributes to advancements in ophthalmic diagnostics and space medicine.

She specializes in hemangiomas and oculoplastic procedures, operating within a department renowned for treating complex pediatric eye conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, and retinopathy. Her work intersects clinical practice with translational research, including collaborations on genetic eye disorders and orbital imaging technologies.