Ana Alzaga Fernandez

Dr. Ana Alzaga Fernandez is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College and an Assistant Attending Ophthalmologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She specializes in Cornea, Refractive, and Cataract Surgery as part of Weill Cornell Eye Associates.

• Education: Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas Faculdad de Medicina (M.D., 2006)
• Training: Research Fellowship at St. Joseph's Hospital (Houston, TX), Internal Medicine Internship at University of Texas Health Science Center, Ophthalmology Residency at Henry Ford Hospital (Detroit, MI), Cornea Fellowship at Weill Cornell

Her research focuses on corneal and anterior segment diseases, including dry eye, ocular surface disorders, and advanced surgical techniques like DMEK and PROSE lens applications. She has contributed to publications on corneal crosslinking, surgical simulation, and keratoprosthesis evaluation.

Recent work highlights innovations in DMEK surgical techniques ("Polite Burp" method) and anterior chamber simulation models ("DMEK Practice Stage"). She has explored PROSE lens fitting efficacy and corneal nerve adaptations during scleral lens wear.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Dr. Rodolfo Maya Gonzalez Award (outstanding medical student, Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas)
• Languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian