Dr Joseph Demer - Appointment Process [Updated 2025]

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About Dr Joseph Demer

SPECIALTY / SUBSPECIALTIES: Ophthalmology / Pediatric & Strabismus
SUBSPECIALTIES : Pediatric & Strabismus
AFFILIATED HOSPITALS : UCLA Medical Center + 1
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 21+
GENDER : Male

LANGUAGE : English

Professional Statement

Dr Joseph Demer is the Arthur L. Rosenbaum Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Professor of Neurology, Chief of the Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Division, Director of the Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, Director of the Ocular Motility Laboratories, and Chair of the EyeSTAR Residency-PhD/PostDoc Program in Ophthalmology and Visual Science.

Clinical interests of Dr Joseph Demer include nystagmus, adult strabismus, and pediatric ophthalmology. He also has experience with other ocular movement issues. His study on the anatomy and imaging of the eye muscles, the biomechanics of eye movements, and abnormalities of the optic nerve is biomedical engineering work that is supported by the federal government.

Several local institutions, notably UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, are connected to Dr Joseph Demer. He has more than 20 years of experience in the field.

Education & Professional Experience

Medical School & Residency

Baylor College of Medicine
Fellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology, 1987-1988
Baylor College of Medicine
Residency, Ophthalmology, 1984-1988
Baylor College of Medicine
Internship, Internal Medicine, 1983-1984
Johns Hopkins University
Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, 1977-1983
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical School

Licensure & Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology
Certified in Ophthalmology
TX State Medical License
Active through 2023
CA State Medical License
Active through 2024

Dr Joseph Demer’s Honors, Recognitions & Awards

AAO Fellow
Super Doc
America’s Top Doctors, 2014
America’s Top Doctors, 2013
America’s Top Doctors, 2012
America’s Top Doctors, 2011
America’s Top Doctors, 2010
America’s Top Doctors, 2009
America’s Top Doctors, 2008
America’s Top Doctors, 2007
America’s Top Doctors, 2006
America’s Top Doctors, 2005
America’s Top Doctors, 2004
America’s Top Doctors, 2003
America’s Top Doctors, 2002
Top Doctors:LA Area, 2013
Top Doctors:Southern California, 2012