Dr. Michael Kapusta
MD, Retina expert
Educational Background
Dr. Michael Kapusta completed his medical degree and his residency in ophthalmology at McGill University. He then completed a two-year subspecialty program in retinal diseases and vitreoretinal surgery at the prestigious Doheny Eye Institute of the University of Southern California.
Professional Experience
Dr. Michael Kapusta has been the Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at the Jewish General Hospital since 2006. At McGill University, he is Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and a member of the Executive Committee in the Department of Ophthalmology.
Accomplishments and Awards
In 1999 and 2002, Dr. Kapusta was awarded the Frank Buller Prize by McGill residents as outstanding clinical instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology. He is also on the Examination Committee and Board of the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada.
Dr. Michael Kapusta has for the past three years sat on the Board of Directors of the Association des médecins ophtalmologistes du Québec. He also serves as Director of the Retina Surgery Unit of McGill University. He has delivered numerous lectures across Canada and abroad within the framework of international meetings on the retina and its diseases.
Dr. Michael Kapusta is a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Ophthalmic Practice (Montreal), the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology (Ottawa) and Comprehensive Ophthalmology Update (Boston), as well as authoring or co-authoring many peer-reviewed articles. He has also delivered numerous lectures at international conferences and symposiums.
Associations and Professional Memberships
- Association des médecins ophthalmologists du Québec
- Canadian Ophthalmological Society
- American Academy of Ophthalmology