Joseph M. Coney, MD, Recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Ophthalmology

    CLEVELAND, OH, July 17, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Joseph M. Coney, a physician with Retina Associates of Cleveland, Inc., has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in ophthalmology.

With an impressive professional background in the healthcare field, Dr. Coney specializes in the management of vitreoretinal diseases with pharmacological treatment and vitreoretinal surgery. In his position with Retina Associates of Cleveland, Inc., he is responsible for treating patients with diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and other retinal disorders. Additionally, he is interested in clinical research associated with medical and surgical management of advanced diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and macular edema. Dr. Coney is currently a co-investigator in numerous research studies in addition to his work at Retina Associates of Cleveland. He has also published work based on his research; in 2011, he had five articles published by journals such as JAMA, Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, and Retinal Physician. He also lectures at professional conferences in the United States and abroad.

Dr. Coney decided to pursue his line of work due to his interest in the study of retinal blood vessels and retinal vascular diseases. He attributes his success to his work ethic, honesty, and the support he receives from his family. Dr. Coney has the unique ability to balance his personal and professional life - he keeps God and family a priority while remaining devoted to his work.
Dr. Coney serves in numerous leadership positions. He was an invited participant in the Leadership Development Program of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He was the Academy's Councilor from the National Medical Association, in which he is now President-elect of the Ophthalmology Section. He is on the board of directors for several of his medical associations, including the Ohio Ophthalmological Society and the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland.

Dr. Coney's awards and achievements include recognition as the Professional of the Year in Ophthalmology by Cambridge Who's Who in 2008. He was also honored with a Service Award from the National Medical Association in 2006 and 2011, the Rabb-Venable Award for outstanding fellow research presentation in 2003 and 2004, and the Outstanding Resident Research Award by Case Western Reserve University in 2003.

Dr. Coney completed a surgical retina fellowship with the Vitreoretinal Foundation (Memphis, Tennessee) in 2006, a medical retina fellowship at the Joslin Diabetes Clinic of Harvard Medical School in 2004, a residency in ophthalmology at Case Western Reserve University in 2003, and a transitional internship at Resurrection Health Care (Chicago) in 2000. He earned an MD from Loyola University Chicago - Stritch School of Medicine in 1999 and a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1994. Dr. Coney is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and licensed in medicine in the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Michigan. In order to stay current in his field, he remains affiliated with the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retinal Specialists, Cleveland Ophthalmologic Society, and many other professional organizations.

For more information about Retina Associates of Cleveland, Inc., visit http://www.retina-doctors.com.

About Worldwide Who's Who
With over 500,000 members representing every major industry, Worldwide Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Worldwide Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies, making them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services.

Worldwide Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third-party endorsement of their accomplishments, and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

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Ellen Campbell
Director, Media Relations
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