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Martín H. Devoto
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ABOUT OUR PRACTICE
At Somos Mirada, we are proud to be much more than an eye care center. We are a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about caring for the visual and esthetic health of our patients. Since our founding, we have maintained an unwavering commitment to medical excellence and the wellbeing of those who trust us with their vision care.
We value every interaction with our patients and are committed to providing a warm, welcoming and safe environment at all times. For us, patient care goes beyond the doctor’s office. It is an ongoing commitment to support and care for you throughout your journey to better vision health.
Our team at Somos Mirada is made up of a select group of specialists in ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery. We share a common vision: to provide quality, patient-centered medical care based on the latest scientific evidence. We strive to stay at the forefront of the latest technologies and surgical techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
OUR TEAM
Dr. Martin H. Devoto is an ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon. After finishing his residency in ophthalmology, he validated his medical degree in the United States and in 1995 and 1996 was a clinical-surgical fellow at the University of Cincinnati, where he trained in eyelid, tear duct and orbital surgery.
Since 1995 he has been a member of the Consultores Oftalmológicos team, where he leads Somosmirada, the oculoplastic Unit.
He was a consultant in orbitopalpebral oncology at the Angel Roffo Oncology Institute, University of Buenos Aires, where he worked from 2005 to 2015 in the reconstruction of periocular cancer.
He has delivered nearly 300 lectures at national and international congresses, and published more than 40 scientific papers in international journals.
He was one of the authors of the American Academy of Ophthalmology study guides for United States residents, and has been teaching at that institution since 2000.
He has received two important awards from this institution: in 2008, the Achievement Award, presented to him for his contributions as an author, course instructor and member of educational material writing committees, and in 2007, the International Ophthalmology Education Award, given in recognition of international members of the American Academy of Ophthalmology who keep up to date throughout their lives.
Dr. Devoto is a member of the Argentine Society of Ophthalmology, the Argentine Council of Ophthalmology, the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Society of Ocularists and the Orbital Society.
Since 1999 he has participated in Orbis International, United States, as a visiting professor, providing assistance and teaching in underprivileged countries of the world. Since 2009 he collaborates with FuSaVi, offering free care to low-income patients in Argentina.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
2012-2005 University
Degree: Medical Doctor. Average: 8.32 School of Medical Sciences – University of Buenos Aires – Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
September 2023
Course on New Developments and Trends with the Ophthalmological Society of Rio Negro: Speaker. Presentation on ptosis
November 2023
54th Annual Fall Scientific Symposium in San Francisco: Co-author of the scientific paper “Satisfaction in Eye Surgery”
WORK ACTIVITY
2021-Present – Medical Coordinator of Oculoplastic Service – Consultores Oftalmológicos
2019-2021 – Fellowship in Oculoplastics – Dr. Martín H. Devoto – Consultores Oftalmológicos
2013-2018 – Unpaid residency in ophthalmology – “Dr. Juan A. Fernández” Acute Care Hospital
CONGRESSES / CONFERENCES / SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS
January 2022 – Observership at IMO Madrid – Dr. Marco Sales
May 2020 – Co-author of publication: Intramuscular Cavernous Venous Malformation of Extraocular Muscles. Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy as a Therapeutic Alternative – Archives of the Spanish Society of Ophthalmology https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oftal.2020.01.017
January 2020 – Grant for senior presentation: “Peribulbar Triamcinolone: New Protocol of treatment for Graves’ Orbitopathy” – Awarded by ITEDS
April 2018 – Lecturer at the Diagnostic Imaging Course – FUNDUS S.A.
October 2016 – Scientific poster – Orbital Hemangiopericytoma and Orbital Mucocele – IV International Course of Orbitoplastic Surgery (Praiano, Campania, Italy)
March 2016 – Scientific poster – Argentine Society of Ophthalmology Annual Course 2016
May 2015 – Argentine Council of Ophthalmology Seminar
GRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE DEGREE
Medical Doctor graduated from Austral University in Buenos Aires.
• Postgraduate degree: Ophthalmologist by the Austral University Hospital, Province of Buenos Aires
• Fellowship in Oculoplastics and Tear Ducts, Director: Dr. Martin H. Devoto, Somos Mirada, Consultores Oftalmológicos
• First year of general surgery residency at “CEMIC” University Hospital, City of Buenos Aires.
TEACHING
• Paid Teaching Assistant in the Anatomical Pathology Program, Austral University, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
MEMBERSHIPS
• Member of the Argentine Council of Ophthalmology.
• Member of the Argentine Society of Ophthalmology.
ROTATIONS
• Observership in Orbital, Plastic and Tear Duct Surgery, Dr. Marco Sales, Ramón y Cajal Hospital and Ocular Microsurgery Institute, Madrid, Spain, May 2022.
• Rotation in Orbital, Plastic and Tear Duct Surgery, Dr. Martin H. Devoto, Somos Mirada, Consultores Oftalmológicos, City of Buenos Aires, October 2021.
• Rotation in Orbital, Plastic and Tear Duct Surgery, Austral University Hospital, Director: Dr. Rodolfo Vigo, Province of Buenos Aires, June to August 2020.
PAPERS AND DISSERTATIONS
Made approximately 40 presentations in international and national congresses, obtaining several awards.
OUTREACH
• Participation in three clinical and surgical eye care operatives in Salta (ANTENA Program – Fundación Cultura Nativa).
• Latin American Campaign for the Prevention of Amblyopia, Dr. Oscar Ham, organized by CLADE, October 2018.
• Pediatric ophthalmology check-ups in the Ronald McDonald Mobile Pediatric Unit, Ronald McDonald’s House Foundation.
Surgical instrument technician specialized in ophthalmology.
General Coordinator of Somos Mirada – Oculoplastic Service of Consultores Oftalmológicos.
Verónica completed her studies as a surgical instrument technician in 1998 at the “Ramos Mejía” Acute Care Hospital in the City of Buenos Aires.
She then trained as a professional in different private institutions specializing in plastic surgery
Her training in ophthalmology was acquired in major centers of reference in the City of Buenos Aires, such as Oftalmos, Charles Eye Center.
Since 2015 she has been a part of the team at Consultores Oftalmológicos, where, due to her experience in the different roles she has had within the Oculoplastic Service she is currently the General Coordinator of Somos Mirada.
She has taken part in several conferences in ophthalmology congresses. In 2019, together with surgical instrument technician Mariana Seren, was the coordinator of the Surgical Instrumentation Course with Specialization in Ophthalmology within the Joint Ophthalmology Congress in the province of Cordoba.
