Ivan Potapenko,
Specialist in Ophthalmology, Ph.D. – Eye doctor in Copenhagen
kort introduktion
Ivan Potapenko is a specialist in ophthalmology at the Copenhagen Eye Institute and a staff physician in the Department of Ophthalmology at Rigshospitalet, where he specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases of the retina and the vitreous body.
He has extensive experience in vitreoretinal surgery, a highly specialized field of ophthalmic surgery that involves surgeries on the back of the eye.
Ivan also holds a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence in ophthalmology and has a particular interest in research, innovation, and new medical technology.
At Copenhagen Eye Institute, he conducts ophthalmological consultations and examinations.
Role at Copenhagen Eye Institute
- Specialist in Eye Diseases
- Conducts consultations and eye exams
- Collaborates with the clinic’s team on the patient’s care plan
Education
- Master of Medicine, University of Oslo, 2013
- Board-Certified Ophthalmologist, 2021
- Ph.D., University of Copenhagen, 2022
- Specialized training in retinal and vitreous surgery at Rigshospitalet
- International Academic Visits to London, Belfast, and Oslo
Clinical experience
- Attending Physician and Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Department of Ophthalmology, Rigshospitalet, 2021–present
- Residency training in ophthalmology at departments of ophthalmology in Aarhus and Copenhagen, 2016–2021
- Previously employed in the Department of Radiology at Drammen Hospital, Norway
- Extensive surgical experience in the treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous body
Research
Ivan has conducted research and written his Ph.D. thesis on how artificial intelligence can be used to improve the examination and follow-up of patients with eye diseases.
He also has a special interest in innovation and the development of new medical technology. Among other things, he has developed a surgical aid used in cataract surgeries.
Languages:Danish, Norwegian, English, and Russian
Team
Meet the rest of the staff at Copenhagen Eye Institute.