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Melissa Engle, OD
- Director of Clinical Informatics for the Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Director of Pediatric Optometry Specialty Care Residency Program
- Pediatric Optometrist
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- Optometry
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My care philosophy
I strive to provide exceptional and thorough comprehensive eye exams that exceed expectations of my patients and their families. I make sure to provide the most up-to-date treatment options and extensive education. I feel it is important to collaborate with multiple specialties to provide the best care for my patients. I greatly value the relationships I build with my patients and their families from birth through adulthood.
Get to know Melissa Engle, OD
Departments and Programs
Conditions Treated
- Optometry
- Eye Disease
- Diabetic Eye Disease
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
My clinical interests include primary pediatric optometric eye care, treatment of amblyopia and strabismus, diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions associated with systemic diseases, myopia control, aphakic contact lens fits, and other medically necessary specialty contact lens fits.
Undergraduate 2012
Auburn University (AL)
Internship 2014
Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program
Internship 2015
Veterans Administration Hospital, White River Junction, VT
Internship 2015
Santa Fe Indian Hospital
Medical Education 2016
New England College of Optometry, NECO
Residency 2017
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program
Fellowship 2017
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program
Fellowship 2017
American Academy of Optometry
For Patients:
Myopia control
Myopia control
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Myopia control
Myopia control
Ponzio Research Accelerator Award 2019
Center for Children's Surgery at Children's Hospital Colorado
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