Amit Sangave, MD

Ophthalmologist

Specialties: Retina

Amit A. Sangave, MD is a caring and patient-oriented physician and surgeon who specializes in the management of retinal diseases. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal surgery. Dr. Sangave specializes in management of diabetic eye disease, age-related macular degeneration, retinal tears, and detachment as well as a host of other retinal diseases. Procedures he performs include intravitreal injections, retinal lasers, and vitrectomy for vitreous hemorrhage, retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, and macular hole.

Dr. Sangave was born and brought up in upstate New York, and completed both medical school and residency at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He then went on to finish a two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Michigan. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists. He prides himself on ethical patient care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team.

Since early in his career, research has been an important focus for Dr. Sangave. He has been part of scientific pursuits at multiple institutions including the prestigious National Eye Institute. He has published several book chapters and journal articles in peer-reviewed journals. A drive to stay at the cutting edge fosters his ongoing participation in clinical trials and research.

When not taking care of patients, Dr. Sangave likes to play tennis, hike, and go skiing with his fiancé. He is looking forward to exploring Arizona and getting to know the community.

Published journals:

• Crystalline lens dislocation secondary to bacterial endogenous endophthalmitis
  This case report, co-authored with colleagues at Henry Ford Health, was published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports in 2017. It discusses an unusual case of endogenous endophthalmitis caused by a Group A Streptococcus infection, leading to lens dislocation.

• Bilateral endogenous endophthalmitis from Streptococcus pneumoniae
  Published in Retinal Cases & Brief Reports in 2018, this article presents a case of bilateral endogenous endophthalmitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in such infections.

Dr. Sangave’s research interests include the investigation of new treatments for retinal diseases, and he has been involved in clinical trials and scientific pursuits at multiple institutions, including the National Eye Institute. He has also authored several book chapters and journal articles in peer-reviewed journals .