About

Dr. Alfonso Iovieno is a distinguished Ophthalmologist at Vancouver General Hospital Eye Care Center, 2550 Willow Street, Vancouver BC V5Z 3N9, known for his expertise in corneal and external eye diseases; patients are encouraged to share their experiences and leave a review to help others discover trusted vision services in Vancouver.

Special interest

His medical interests include corneal transplantation, ocular surface disorders, complex anterior segment surgery, refractive surgery, and management of infectious keratitis. He is also actively involved in research on ocular microbiology, immunology, and corneal infections, contributing to advancements in both clinical and academic ophthalmology.

Education and training

Dr. Iovieno graduated first in his class with a Medical Degree from University Campus Bio-Medico in Rome, Italy, where he also completed his ophthalmology residency. He earned a PhD in ocular microbiology and immunology through joint training at University Campus Bio-Medico and the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. He pursued fellowship training in cornea, external disease, ocular surface, and complex anterior segment surgery at the University of Toronto and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, UK. He is certified as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) and is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).