Monica Ertel, MD

Professional Titles

• Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
• Residency Program Director

Publications

• Siegel DT, Ertel MK, Patnaik JL, Awadallah NS, Capitena Young CE, Seibold LK, Kahook MY. Acute Ocular Effects of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Nerve Block. J Curr Glaucoma Pract. 2020 May-Aug;14(2):57-60.
• Kesav NP, Young CEC, Ertel MK, Seibold LK, Kahook MY. Sustained-release drug delivery systems for the treatment of glaucoma. Int J Ophthalmol. 2021 Jan 18;14(1):148-159.
• Ertel MK, Gelinas NR, Slingsby TJ, Seibold LK, Kahook MY, SooHoo JR. Nd:YAG capsulotomy for Ahmed glaucoma drainage implant occlusion by the anterior capsule: a case report. BMC Ophthalmology. In press
• Ertel MK. Dr. Monica Ertel Answers The Question: Is Exercise Good For Your Eye Health? NanoDropper Guest Blog. https://nanodropper.com/blog/2020/12/4/dr-monica-ertel-answers-the-question-is-exercise-good-for-your-eye-health. 2020
• Van Tassel SH, Ertel MK, Muylaert SJ. Metal Intraocular Particles Following Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery with Stents. Ophthalmol Glaucoma. 2019 Sep - Oct;2(5):363. PubMed PMID: 32672678
• Dinkin M, Patsalides A, Ertel M. Diagnosis and Management of Cerebral Venous Diseases in Neuro-Ophthalmology: Ongoing Controversies. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila). 2019 Jan-Feb;8(1):73-85. PubMed PMID: 30672173
• Washington SD, Musarrat F, Ertel MK, Backes GL, Neumann DM. CTCF Binding Sites in the Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Genome Display Site-Specific CTCF Occupation, Protein Recruitment, and Insulator Function. J Virol. 2018 Apr 15;92(8). PubMed PMID: 29437965
• Duong AT, Ertel MK, Van Tassel SH. Glaucoma Prevalence and Glaucoma Surgical Considerations in Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem Device Use. Eye Contact Lens. 2022 Feb 1;48(2):69-72. PubMed PMID: 34608029
• Ertel MK, Kahook MY, Capitena Young CE. The Future Is Now: Incorporating Telemedicine into Glaucoma Care. Curr Ophthalmol Rep. 2021 Jul 7;:1-8. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34254036
• Ertel MK, Gelinas NR, Slingsby TJ, Seibold LK, Kahook MY, SooHoo JR. Nd:YAG capsulotomy for Ahmed glaucoma drainage implant occlusion by the anterior capsule: a case report. BMC Ophthalmol. 2021 Feb 6;21(1):74. PubMed PMID: 33549064
• Kesav NP, Young CEC, Ertel MK, Seibold LK, Kahook MY. Sustained-release drug delivery systems for the treatment of glaucoma. Int J Ophthalmol. 2021;14(1):148-159. PubMed PMID: 33469497
• Scott AT, Kanaster K, Kaizer AM, Young CC, Pantcheva MB, Ertel MK, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. The Utility of iCare HOME Tonometry for Detection of Therapy-Related Intraocular Pressure Changes in Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension. Ophthalmol Glaucoma. 2022 Jan-Feb;5(1):85-93. PubMed PMID: 34082179
• Deitz GA, Patnaik JL, Young CEC, Ertel MK, SooHoo JR, Seibold LK, Kahook MY, Pantcheva MB. Comparison of Outcomes of Phacoemulsification Combined with Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation, iStent, or Both in the Management of Open-Angle Glaucoma. Adv Ther. 2023 Jan 24. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36692680
• Samuelson TW, Huang MJ, Larsen CL, Sheybani A, Levin A, Ertel M, Pantcheva M, Panarelli JF, Do A. Extreme intraocular pressure and steroid-dependent iritis. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2023 Jan 1;49(1):108-113. PubMed PMID: 36573765
• Ertel MK, Seibold LK, Patnaik JL, Kahook MY. Comparison of intraocular pressure readings with Perkins, Tonopen, iCare 200, and iCare Home to manometry in cadaveric eyes. Int J Ophthalmol. 2022;15(12):2022-2027. PubMed PMID: 36536963
• Miller VJ, Patnaik JL, Young CEC, SooHoo JR, Seibold LK, Kahook MY, Ertel MK, Palestine AG, Pantcheva MB. Outcomes of Kahook Dual Blade Goniotomy for Uveitis Associated Open Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension. J Glaucoma. 2022 Nov 1;31(11):903-908. PubMed PMID: 35980845
• Phillips SS, Patnaik JL, Capitena Young CE, Ertel MK, SooHoo JR, Seibold LK, Kahook MY, Pantcheva MB. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty and Outcomes of Subsequent Phacoemulsification Combined with Kahook Dual Blade Goniotomy. Ophthalmol Ther. 2022 Oct;11(5):1883-1893. PubMed PMID: 35922711
• Capitena Young CE, St Peter DM, Ertel MK, Pantcheva MB. Hydrus Microstent malposition with uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema syndrome. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2022 Mar;25:101405. PubMed PMID: 35198823
• AlRyalat SA, Ertel MK, Seibold LK, Kahook MY. Designs and Methodologies Used in Landmark Clinical Trials of Glaucoma: Implications for Future Big Data Mining and Actionable Disease Treatment. Front Med (Lausanne). 2022;9:818568. PubMed PMID: 35155501
• Duong AT, Ertel MK, Van Tassel SH. Glaucoma Prevalence and Glaucoma Surgical Considerations in Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem Device Use. Eye Contact Lens. 2022 Feb 1;48(2):69-72. PubMed PMID: 34608029
• Scott AT, Kanaster K, Kaizer AM, Young CC, Pantcheva MB, Ertel MK, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. The Utility of iCare HOME Tonometry for Detection of Therapy-Related Intraocular Pressure Changes in Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension. Ophthalmol Glaucoma. 2022 Jan-Feb;5(1):85-93. PubMed PMID: 34082179
• Stoner AM, Patnaik JL, Ertel MK, Capitena-Young CE, SooHoo JR, Pantcheva MB, Kahook MY, Seibold LK. Subjective and Objective Measurement of Sleep Quality and Activity in Glaucoma. J Glaucoma. 2023 Apr 1;32(4):265-271. PubMed PMID: 36795515
• Gill ZS, Caldwell AS, Patnaik JL, Marin AI, Mudie LI, Grove N, Ifantides C, Ertel MK, Puente MA, Seibold LK. Comparison of cataract surgery outcomes in English proficient and limited English proficiency patients. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2023 Jun 1;49(6):595-601. PubMed PMID: 36779806
• Deitz GA, Patnaik JL, Young CEC, Ertel MK, SooHoo JR, Seibold LK, Kahook MY, Pantcheva MB. Comparison of Outcomes of Phacoemulsification Combined with Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation, iStent, or Both in the Management of Open-Angle Glaucoma. Adv Ther. 2023 Apr;40(4):1444-1455. PubMed PMID: 36692680
• Samuelson TW, Huang MJ, Larsen CL, Sheybani A, Levin A, Ertel M, Pantcheva M, Panarelli JF, Do A. Extreme intraocular pressure and steroid-dependent iritis. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2023 Jan 1;49(1):108-113. PubMed PMID: 36573765

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member
• American Glaucoma Society, Member
• Women in Ophthalmology, Member
• Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Member
• Chandler Grant Glaucoma Society, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Eye Center - Boulder
5495 Arapahoe Ave
Suite 101
Boulder, CO 80303
303-545-2020

Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234

Hospital Affiliation

• University of Colorado Hospital
• Denver Health Medical Center
• Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties

• Ophthalmology, Board Certification

Conditions & Treatments

• Eyes and Vision - Cataract
• Eyes and Vision
• Eyes and Vision - Cataract Extraction
• Eyes and Vision - Comprehensive Ophthalmology
• Eyes and Vision - Glaucoma