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Zelia Maria Correa

Zelia Maria Correa, MD, PhD

Ocular Oncology

Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visits Available
Virtual Visits
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Newborns (0-28 days)
  • Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
  • Children (ages 3-11)
  • Adolescents (ages 12-18)
  • Young Adults (ages 19-26)
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics (ages 70+)

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • English

About Zelia Maria Correa

Roles

Professor of Ophthalmology
Director of Research, Ocular Oncology Service

Areas of Expertise

Patients with ocular and systemic cancer. Diagnosis of small melanocytic tumors with Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy.

Research Interests

Uveal Melanoma, Retinoblastoma

Locations

        Expertise

        Education

        • Fellowship: Willis Eye Institute, Ophthalmic Pathology, 2004
        • Post Doctoral Training: McGill University, Ophthalmic Pathology, 2004
        • Doctoral Program: Federal University of S?o Paulo- contato@oftalmo.unifesp.br, 2003
        • Fellowship: Wills Eye Hospital, Oph/Vitreoretinal, 1997
        • Residency: Universidade de Mar?lia, Oph/Vitreoretinal, 1992
        • Medical School: Faculdade de Medicina de S?o Jos? do Rio Preto, 1989

        Insurance

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        • Aetna - WC
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        • Aetna/Coventry - Institutes of Excellence (IOE)
        • Amerigroup-FL Healthy Kids
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        • Argus Vision
        • AvMed Choice
        • AvMed-HMO/POS
        • AvMed-MDC and JHS Groups
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        • AXIS
        • BCBS Blue Options-Network Blue-PPO
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        • BCBS BlueChoice PPC-PPO
        • BCBS Miami Dade Blue-PPO
        • BCBS of FL - except "SELECT" Plans
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        Ratings & Reviews

        4.8 out of 5

        683 ratings, 91 reviews

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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/26/2026

          Thank you for the amazing service

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/22/2026

          An amazing Dr and person and the male Dr that is I guess the upcoming is fantastic and doesn’t miss a thing. He checked both eyes thoroughly

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/11/2026

          Dr.Correa excellent doctor

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/9/2026

          No complaints

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/7/2026

          Thank you!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/9/2026

          Very happy!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/30/2026

          Thank you

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/29/2026

          These providers are brilliant

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/18/2026

          Very grateful to have Provider and Institute in this part of our State.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/13/2026

          Dr Correa is the Best, caring listening, and treating my eyes

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/16/2025

          Very professional

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/9/2025

          Excellent customer service

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/7/2025

          Good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/7/2025

          Dr. Correa is hands down amazing, anyone with an eye concern I would send to her without thinking twice

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/18/2025

          Having Cancer is difficult by itself so having a wonderful Doctor like Dr Correa behind u makes it all much easier knowing that help is on the way…

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/23/2025

          I am a hybrid patient. They did the tests more timely than ever before. The doctor called me that very same night with the results and spent time to answer any of my questions. Very excellent experience. We drive three hours to come to Bascom Palmer every year.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/8/2025

          Dr. Correa is the best! I was worried after Dr [last name] left, but she is wonderful. Thank you.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/8/2025

          Dr. zelia Correa is wonderful!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/5/2025

          I travel 140 Miles round trip to see Dr. Correra

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/5/2025

          Through out my time 2023 to present 2025 Dr Correa has been fantastic with each of my problems

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/5/2025

          Dr. Zélia M Correa is the best in her speciality, I could not find anyone better than her. Alina the RN , very attentive and nice🙏

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/2/2025

          Love Dr Correa. She is very thorough and takes the time to answer all your questions.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/24/2025

          Thank you for everything

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/23/2025

          Excellent God bless you 🙏

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/23/2025

          Excellent care

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/16/2025

          It’s been a pleasure to have my annual checkup. It’s a great facility and I’m always treated well.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/9/2025

          As I have said In The past ! Dr Zelia M Correa is the Best in this field That is why people like me co Ing from 3-4 hrs away have to be there all day to see Dr Correa as she is there alone and if we want the best care we have to wait for her with many more patients… It would certainly help if u have more oncologists on hand but for me, I would choose to wait for Dr Correa But having another Doctor would lessen the wait time.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/4/2025

          There is no better eye Institute in Bascom Palmer. I would recommend it with my eyes closed. Same way. I will recommend Dr. Celia Correa what a special human being she is and what a humble heart she has. She simply a step above the rest in her field.. and Belkis Dominguez what a beautiful person. She is so humble so thoughtful and the way that she takes care of you makes you feel extremely calm. One of the sweetest persons I’ve ever met.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/24/2025

          My doctor is the best

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/21/2025

          Exelente

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/11/2025

          Very good

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/10/2025

          Very knowledgeable experienced and very good care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/5/2025

          Brilliant, pleasant, caring

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/29/2025

          I received excellent care from my nurses and from the doctors great explanation great attend to my needs and concerns

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/22/2025

          Worked together as a team. Each person told you what would happen next and where to wait

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/18/2025

          Dr. Correa took the time to call me on the evening, and reviewed in detail my test results. She also gave me very valuable recommrndations for seeking further assistance from an optometrist.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/15/2025

          Everyone was excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/29/2025

          Gracias a Dios uds existen

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/26/2025

          Exceptional

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/26/2025

          10 plus. Four aces

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/22/2025

          I always feel that I get personal, caring and genuine care. I love Dr. Zella Maria Correa!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/20/2025

          Very Best in every possible way, excellent qualified personnel, professional, caring, knowledgeable in a State of the Art facility, we are privileged!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/18/2025

          The best doctors and staff ever. I don’t mind driving 3 1/2 hours to have my visits and 4 + hours for my surgeries. It’s worth it.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/12/2025

          Dr Correa and her entire team are highly skilled and wonderfully caring

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/10/2025

          Dr Correa is an amazing doctor

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/6/2025

          Great attention and superb knowledge.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/4/2025

          Your service is much better than in the past

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/29/2025

          Dr Correa and staff= superb. Providing snacks and beverages a nice touch.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/15/2025

          As I said previously, Dr Correa and her team give me hope and make me feel like it’s not the end but to keep fighting during this difficult time in my life..

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/13/2025

          Provider always informative and discusses options. The best:)

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/13/2025

          Very happy with the care provided

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/11/2025

          My wait time was shorter than usual. Usually a brutal experience, but I was fortunate to be able to secure an earlier appointment, which made a huge difference in the wait time.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/8/2025

          I couldn't ask for better care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/28/2025

          Dr. Correa was great. She has made me very comfortable with proceeding with treatment. She was compassionate and informative.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/21/2025

          Dr. Correa has provided excellent care and is always willing to answer all my questions and concerns. She never makes you feel rushed. She makes mel confident that you are getting the best possible care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/16/2025

          Very good!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/9/2025

          Great!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/9/2025

          Dr Correa is an outstanding Physician

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/9/2025

          Good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/21/2024

          Again, Dr. Correa is the best!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/16/2024

          By explaining my right eye problem to me, it allowed me to understand my situation and she gave me explanations and advice to follow as well as planned and referred to a very qualified specialist... I am very satisfied

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/14/2024

          Dr Correa explained the results of my tests and showed me the photos on the screen.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/8/2024

          The wait time may be long, however it feels good that the doctors visit is not rush, for this alone the wait time is worth it.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/11/2024

          Dr. Correa and the entire staff were wonderful! Very personable and professional!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/10/2024

          I have recommended Dr Correa to a friend and that friend also speaks highly of her

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/1/2024

          The service is great but my doctor is always in a hurry

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/1/2024

          I like Dr. Correa very much. I have total confidence in her.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/30/2024

          Dr Zelia Correa is a miracle worker. She absolutely saved my eye. She & her entire staff are amazing!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/29/2024

          Very satusfied

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/4/2024

          Dr. Correa is an excellent physician. She always gives you all the time you need when with her. She answers all of your questions, and when necessary gives you the background and educational information that allows you to handle your problem. One thing about working with her is that you feel that 'she has your back' and that you are important to her. I love her.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/22/2024

          Have recommended Dr Correa to several friends

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/18/2024

          Good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/16/2024

          Dr. Correa and her staff are top notch.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/6/2024

          Great experience!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/31/2024

          Excellent care and attention.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/22/2024

          Dr. Correa is tremendous. She can take a life threatening and stressful situation and is able to calm things down with well thought out explanations and reasoning. She encourages and reassures constantly. I wouldn't want to have any other physician taking care of me for this issue.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/24/2024

          Dr Correa is awesome. She has great care for the patients. She is always very positive which is very helpful but also very real and trustworthy. I really appreciate her dedication and work.

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/23/2024

          Dr. Correa is top notch, she is highly skilled and listens to me

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/11/2024

          Dr Correa is the best, thanks Zelia!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/11/2024

          Dr Correa is personable and demonstrates interest in my questions and concern.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/9/2024

          The treatment given is of the highest quality

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/24/2024

          Very good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/19/2024

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/17/2024

          Dr. Correa explains things well and makes an effort to simplify the medical jargon which helps to increase understanding even more..

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/7/2024

          Dr. Correa is an amazing compassionate physician. I am grateful to be in her care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/5/2024

          Dr. Correa has been treating me for a long time and she is very good personally and professionally, I recommend her.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/28/2024

          Dr Correa and her staff are awesome.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/26/2024

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/24/2024

          I love Dr. Correa she is professional and compassionate

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/23/2024

          Very professional the best

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/16/2024

          A five star experience the dr is the best