Medical School
- MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Undergraduate School
- BS, University of Wisconsin–Madison (WI)
Internship
- Resurrection Medical Center Program
Residency
- University of Chicago/University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program, Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- UCLA Medical Center Program, Ophthalmology
Languages
English, SpanishDepartment
OphthalmologyProfessional Titles
- Assistant Professor
Publications
- Fischer JL, Kosaraju N, Lucarelli KM, Sears CM, Lee JT, Beswick DM, Rootman DB, Wang MB, Suh JD. Influence of Dental Intervention and Disease on Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis Severity and Outcomes. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2026 Jan;40(1):46-53. PubMed PMID: 40997227
- Saffari PS, Lucarelli KM, Homer NA, Wolkow N, Tooley AA, Goldberg RA, Rootman DB, Badilla J, Liu D, Kim IA, Demirci H, Juntipwong S, Roelofs KA. Functional Improvement in Cranial Neuropathies From Perineural Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma After Immunotherapy: A Multicenter Case Series and Review. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2026 Jan 12. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 41528941
- Cornwell JN, Lee MJ, Lucarelli KM, Glasgow BJ, Rootman DB. Phosphaturic Mesenchymal Tumor Originating in the Orbit. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2025 Sep 29. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 41022033
- Cornwell JN, Smith CS, Lucarelli KM, Sones A, Rootman DB. Critical pre- and postoperative factors in evaluating ptosis. Front Ophthalmol (Lausanne). 2025;5:1609113. PubMed PMID: 40831713
- Lee MJ, Lucarelli KM, Cornwell JN, Rootman DB, Goldberg RA. Ophthalmic Vein Thrombosis, Abducens Nerve Palsy, and Horner Syndrome Secondary to Lemierre Syndrome. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2025 Jul 28. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 40720094
- Fischer JL, Kosaraju N, Lucarelli KM, Wells CR, Sears CM, Karmouta R, Shirriff AS, Weng M, Suh JD, Lee JT, Beswick DM, Rootman DB, Wang MB. Outcomes of Acute Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis Patients Treated with Retrobulbar Amphotericin B Injections versus Orbital Exenteration. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2025 Jul;15(7):744-747. PubMed PMID: 40116130
- Saffari PS, Glasgow BJ, Lucarelli KM, Roelofs KA. Periorbital Intravenous Lobular Pyogenic Granulomas: A Case Report and Literature Review of This Peculiar Pathology. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 2025 Jan-Feb 01;41(1):e15-e18. PubMed PMID: 39254957
Practice Locations
UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center1675 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2020
UCHealth Eye Center - LoDo
1435 Wazee St
Suite 101
Denver, CO 80202
720-553-0393
Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1055 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220
1-888-336-8262
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Ophthalmology, Board Certification
- Eyes and Vision - Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery
- Eyes and Vision
- Eyes and Vision - Eye Trauma
- Eyes and Vision - Thyroid Eye Disease
- Eyes and Vision - Surgical Co-Management
Care Philosophy
One of the most rewarding aspects of medicine is the opportunity to share meaningful interactions with patients. Listening to my patients allows me to understand their goals and priorities. I believe shared decision-making improves patient insight and autonomy to ultimately lead to better health outcomes.
One of the most rewarding aspects of medicine is the opportunity to share meaningful interactions with patients. Listening to my patients allows me to understand their goals and priorities. I believe shared decision-making improves patient insight and autonomy to ultimately lead to better health outcomes.