About this episode

Dr. Miguel Materin discusses his transition to Northwell Health and his approach to treating ocular melanoma.

In this episode of What's Up, Doc? on the Eye Believe Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Miguel Materin, a leading ocular oncologist and retina specialist, for a conversation that goes beyond medicine. Dr. Materin shares insights into his recent transition from Duke University to Northwell Health, what inspired the move, and what it means for patients seeking ocular melanoma care. We also discuss his approach to treating ocular melanoma, the importance of personalized patient care, and how he works alongside patients and families facing a rare cancer diagnosis. But this series is about more than credentials and clinical expertise. Get to know Dr. Materin on a personal level as he reflects on his journey into medicine, the experiences that shaped his career, and the passions that drive his work today. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, advocate, or healthcare professional, this episode offers a unique opportunity to connect with one of the experts helping lead the way in ocular melanoma care. 🎧 Listen, learn, and get to know the people behind the white coats. Learn more about A Cure In Sight: https://acureinsight.org Thank you to our sponsors for making this possible! Ideaya…

People in this episode

Host: A Cure In Sight

Guest: Dr. Miguel Materin

Topics covered

• ocular melanoma
• patient care
• healthcare transition
• personalized medicine
• oncology
• rare cancer

Keywords

• ocular melanoma
• Dr. Miguel Materin
• Northwell Health
• patient care
• oncology
• rare cancer
• healthcare

Sponsors

Ideaya Biosciences, Delcath Systems, Aura Biosciences, Castle Biosciences, Immunocore, Natera

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Duke University, Northwell Health, A Cure In Sight

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