Louis A. Corriveau

Louis A. Corriveau serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Université de Montréal's Faculty of Medicine, practicing vitreoretinal surgery at CHUM (Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal). Previously, he led retinal care and surgery at Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal and Sainte-Justine Hospital before transitioning to Notre-Dame and ultimately CHUM.

His educational background includes:

• Medical training at Université de Montréal
• Internal medicine specialization at Université de Montréal
• Ophthalmology residency at Université de Montréal
• Retina fellowship in France

Dr. Corriveau pioneered key surgical techniques in Montreal including pneumatic retinopexy, liquid perfluorocarbon use for retinal detachments, epiretinal membrane peeling, and combined cataract-vitrectomy procedures for diabetic patients. His expertise spans vitreoretinal surgery, retinal disease management, ocular tumor treatment, and diabetes-related visual complications, with notable contributions to canthaxanthine retinopathy research. He maintains dual certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and member of the National Board of Medical Examiners (USA).

Professional credentials include:

• Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology (USA)
• Member, National Board of Medical Examiners (USA)