Vishak John is Ophthalmologist at Vistar Eye Center. OpenAlex indexes 31 publications with 1,060 citations (h-index 10); ClinicalTrials.gov lists 2 registered studies with this person as an investigator.
Data verified 3 Nov 2026
Overview
Updated 4 Nov 2026
Vishak John, MD, is Ophthalmologist at Vistar Eye Center. The public record shows 31 publications with 1,060 citations (h-index 10), centered on Ophthalmology. It also documents an investigator role on 2 registered clinical trials, industry payments reported by 22 companies.
- Top research focus: Ophthalmology
- 2 registered trials on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Open Payments reporting from 22 companies
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Indications focus
from trials led + research topicsResearch focus
OpenAlex concept fingerprintDrugs & molecules
across trials, industry payments and publicationsWorks with
trial sponsors and companies reporting paymentsScholarship
indexed output and impact (OpenAlex)Publications indexed by OpenAlex. Counts exclude supporting files.
Citations across these publications.
H-index from these publications.
Clinical & industry
trials, payments and federal fundingFederally funded research awards.
Contact
No public contact details on file. This person's NPPES record doesn't include a practice address or telephone number. Why? →
Clinical trials
Updated 4 Nov 2026
Listed as an investigator on 2 registered studies on ClinicalTrials.gov. The most recent:
- The Role of Loteprednol in Reducing Post-Intravitreal Injection Related Pain
Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Using Triamcinolone Acetonide to Reduce Pain After Scleral Buckle Surgery
Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Industry payments
Updated 4 Nov 2026
22 companies reported payments to CMS in program years 2021–2025. These are public disclosures, not judgments. The latest:
- Genentech USA, Inc.Program year202511 payments
- ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Program year20254 payments
- Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.Program year20255 payments
NIH funding
We didn't find any NIH-funded research awards for this person in NIH RePORTER. Why? →
Publications
None on file yet. We only list publications we can confidently match to this person. Why? →
Most-cited works
by citation count (OpenAlex)- 01
- 02Retinal Vasculitis and Intraocular Inflammation after Intravitreal Injection of BrolucizumabArticle308 citations2020
- 03CLINICAL COURSE OF VITREOMACULAR ADHESION MANAGED BY INITIAL OBSERVATIONArticle91 citations2013
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Network
Updated 4 Nov 2026
The people this person publishes with most, by number of co-authored papers. Names link to their own profile when we have one.
Online presence
Updated 4 Nov 2026
This person's own public accounts first, then places where others mention them. Two different things, listed separately.
Mentions by others
where others cite or feature them- Other
carilionclinic.org/news/2024-research-acceleration-program-awards
provisionalFound in a cited public source but not yet independently corroborated. Published as a labeled candidate and queued for verification.How we verify →carilionclinic.org ↗
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Background & recognition
Updated 4 Nov 2026
Credentials, appointments and honors, newest first, each linked to the public source it came from.
Education
degrees and training on record- verifiedCorroborated by FindMyKOL. We matched this record across two or more independent public sources (or a verified ORCID / NPI identifier bridge) before attributing it to this person.How we verify →vistareye.com ↗
- provisionalFound in a cited public source but not yet independently corroborated. Published as a labeled candidate and queued for verification.How we verify →connect.medicalnewstoday.com ↗
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Boston University School of Medicine
verifiedCorroborated by FindMyKOL. We matched this record across two or more independent public sources (or a verified ORCID / NPI identifier bridge) before attributing it to this person.How we verify →vistareye.com ↗ - Board certified
American Board of Ophthalmology
verifiedCorroborated by FindMyKOL. We matched this record across two or more independent public sources (or a verified ORCID / NPI identifier bridge) before attributing it to this person.How we verify →vistareye.com ↗ - Residency in ophthalmology
Emory University (Atlanta, GA)
verifiedCorroborated by FindMyKOL. We matched this record across two or more independent public sources (or a verified ORCID / NPI identifier bridge) before attributing it to this person.How we verify →vistareye.com ↗
Editorial & leadership roles
journal and society appointments- Fellowship Director
Wake Forest University School of Medicine (per RocketReach snippet)
provisionalFound in a cited public source but not yet independently corroborated. Published as a labeled candidate and queued for verification.How we verify →rocketreach.co ↗
Awards & honors
honors on the public record- verifiedCorroborated by FindMyKOL. We matched this record across two or more independent public sources (or a verified ORCID / NPI identifier bridge) before attributing it to this person.How we verify →carilionclinic.org ↗
Secondary affiliations
appointments beyond the home institution- Wake Forest School of Medicine
Ophthalmology Department (assistant professor, prior role)
provisionalFound in a cited public source but not yet independently corroborated. Published as a labeled candidate and queued for verification.How we verify →vistareye.com ↗ - provisionalFound in a cited public source but not yet independently corroborated. Published as a labeled candidate and queued for verification.How we verify →connect.medicalnewstoday.com ↗
- provisionalFound in a cited public source but not yet independently corroborated. Published as a labeled candidate and queued for verification.How we verify →doximity.com ↗
Media & interviews
press, podcasts and appearances- provisionalFound in a cited public source but not yet independently corroborated. Published as a labeled candidate and queued for verification.How we verify →vistareye.com ↗
- Interview video
Meet Retina Specialist Dr. Vishak John, M.D. (YouTube)
provisionalFound in a cited public source but not yet independently corroborated. Published as a labeled candidate and queued for verification.How we verify →youtube.com ↗ - Featured retinal surgeon
Retina Surgery Has a Place in the ASC (Retinal Physician)
provisionalFound in a cited public source but not yet independently corroborated. Published as a labeled candidate and queued for verification.How we verify →retinalphysician.com ↗
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