Jacob Peer
Jerusalem, IsraelDoctor's speciality:
ocular oncologist
About the doctor
Experience
43+ years
Dr. Jacob Peer is an adult and pediatric ocular oncologist with extensive experience, serving as the head of the ophthalmology department. The doctor specializes in complex organ-preserving procedures for the removal of eye melanoma. In addition to his practical work, he is actively engaged in research, particularly in the field of retinal diseases. The doctor is the author of more than 197 scientific publications and has published a textbook on ocular oncology.
Scientific interests: pediatric and adult ophthalmology, eye tumor removal
Education
1975 – Graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University
1985 – Fellowship, MC Hadassah
Fellowship in ocular oncology (Germany, USA)
Work experience
Head of the Johnson Friedenwald Research Department
Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, Hebrew University
2012 – Award for research on blindness caused by vascular pathology of the eye and retina, which later served as a basis for the development of new drugs
Membership in numerous associations and international commissions