Daniel Ozzello, MD

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology


FacultyPhoto
Medical School
  • MD, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2015)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, Colorado State University (CO) (2010)
Internship
  • Exempla St Joseph Hospital Program (2016)
Residency
  • Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Institute Program, Ophthalmology (2019)
Fellowships
  • University of California (San Diego) Program, Ophthalmology (2021)
Languages
English, Spanish
Department
Ophthalmology

Professional Titles

  • Assistant Professor

Research Interests

I am interested in novel treatments for thyroid eye disease, individualized medicine, wound healing, and orbital disorders

Publications

  • Ozzello DJ, Dallalzadeh LO, Liu CY. Teprotumumab for chronic thyroid eye disease. Orbit. 2022 Oct;41(5):539-546. PubMed PMID: 34060414
  • Dallalzadeh LO, Ozzello DJ, Liu CY, Kikkawa DO, Korn BS. Secondary infection with rhino-orbital cerebral mucormycosis associated with COVID-19. Orbit. 2022 Oct;41(5):616-619. PubMed PMID: 33752571
  • Park KS, Ozzello DJ, Ting M, Fadare O, Liu CY, Kikkawa DO, Korn BS. Conjunctival Perivascular Epithelioid Cell Neoplasm With RBM10-TFE3 Fusion Presenting as Recurrent Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2023 Jan-Feb 01;39(1):e15-e17. PubMed PMID: 36095845
  • Long CP, Ozzello DJ, Kikkawa DO, Liu CY. Cytomegalovirus Blepharitis and Keratitis Masquerading as Eyelid Malignancy. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Jan-Feb 01;38(1):e34. PubMed PMID: 34085992
  • Chan AX, Radha Saseendrakumar B, Ozzello DJ, Ting M, Yoon JS, Liu CY, Korn BS, Kikkawa DO, Baxter SL. Social determinants associated with loss of an eye in the United States using the All of Us nationwide database. Orbit. 2022 Dec;41(6):739-744. PubMed PMID: 34969350
  • Deaner JD, Amarasekera DC, Ozzello DJ, Swaminathan V, Bonafede L, Meeker AR, Zhang Q, Haller JA. Accuracy of Referral and Phone-Triage Diagnoses in an Eye Emergency Department. Ophthalmology. 2021 Mar;128(3):471-473. PubMed PMID: 32730955
  • Bonafede L, Patel A, El-Dairi M, Ozzello DJ, Velez FG. Acute Onset Variable and Progressive Trochlear Nerve Palsy and Ophthalmoparesis Secondary to Bilateral Carotid Cavernous Fistula. J Binocul Vis Ocul Motil. 2021 Apr-Jun;71(2):50-54. PubMed PMID: 33856970
  • Ozzello DJ, Palestine AG. Factors affecting therapeutic decisions in intermediate and posterior uveitis. Am J Ophthalmol. 2015 Feb;159(2):213-20.e3. PubMed PMID: 25449000
  • Ozzello DJ, Kolfenbach JR, Palestine AG. Uveitis Specialists and Rheumatologists Select Different Therapies for Idiopathic Non-necrotizing Anterior Scleritis. Ophthalmol Ther. 2016 Dec;5(2):245-252. PubMed PMID: 27744531
  • Palestine AG, Singh JK, Kolfenbach JR, Ozzello DJ. Specialty Practice and Cost Considerations in the Management of Uveitis Associated With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2016 Jul 1;53(4):246-51. PubMed PMID: 27182746
  • Palestine AG, Kolfenbach JR, Ozzello DJ. Rheumatologists and Ophthalmologists Differ in Treatment Decisions for Ocular Behçet Disease. J Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Sep;22(6):316-9. PubMed PMID: 27556239
  • Ozzello DJ, Giacometti JN. Botulinum Toxins for Treating Essential Blepharospasm and Hemifacial Spasm. Int Ophthalmol Clin. 2018 Winter;58(1):49-61. PubMed PMID: 29239877
  • Chen AJ, Baxter SL, Gali HE, Long CP, Ozzello DJ, Liu CY, Korn BS, Kikkawa DO. Evaluation of Electronic Health Record Implementation in an Academic Oculoplastics Practice. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 May Jun;36(3):277-283. PubMed PMID: 31809488
  • Baxter SL, Chen AJ, Gali HE, Long CP, Ozzello DJ, Liu CY, Korn BS, Kikkawa DO. Reply re: "Evaluation of Electronic Health Record Implementation in an Academic Oculoplastics Practice". Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 Nov Dec;36(6):623-624. PubMed PMID: 33156220

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member
  • American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Candidate Member
  • American Medical Association, Member
  • American Board of Ophthalmology, Board Certified Member
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
1675 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2020

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

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

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Ophthalmology
Conditions & Treatments
  • Eyes and Vision - Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery
  • Eyes and Vision
Clinical Interests
My clinical interests include thyroid eye disease, orbital disorders, eyelid malposition, treatment of eyelid and orbital malignancies, and pediatric oculoplastic surgery.

Care Philosophy
My goal is for the best individualized care and treatment for every patient. I believe in creating partnerships with patients to strive for the best outcomes for each individual.

Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time in the mountains with my wife and two sons.

Volunteer Activities
I have been involved with several medical and ophthalmologic teaching partnerships with global colleagues.

Public Speaking
Yes
I enjoy giving continuing education lectures on thyroid eye disease and the evaluation of eyelid and orbit disorders.