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Elena Bitrian

Elena Bitrian, MD

Cataract and Refractive DiseaseGlaucomaPediatric Glaucoma

Accepting New Patients

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

  • English
  • Spanish

About Elena Bitrian

Roles

Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology

Clinical Area

Glaucoma, Pediatric Glaucoma

Clinical Centers & Programs

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: Balkan International Pediatric Glaucoma Center

Research Interests

Epidemiology of adult and pediatric glaucoma, as well as glaucoma surgical techniques

About the Provider

Elena Bitrian, M.D., M.S., is a board certified adult and pediatric glaucoma specialist that has joined the faculty of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute as an associate professor of clinical ophthalmology, where she is an integral member of Bascom Palmer’s The Samuel & Ethel Balkan International Pediatric Glaucoma Center.
A scientific researcher with a focus on epidemiology of adult and pediatric glaucoma, as well as glaucoma surgical techniques, Dr. Bitrian also serves as the director of education at Bascom Palmer’s The Balkan Center and research co-director for the Childhood Glaucoma Research Network (CGRN).
Dr. Bitrian received her medical degree and two masters (hospital management and statistics in health sciences) from the University of Barcelona, Spain, and completed an ophthalmology residency at the Hospital Clinic i Provincial de Barcelona, followed by three years of glaucoma fellowship at the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Bitrian went on to complete a second ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota where she intensively trained in pediatric glaucoma under Dr. Alana Grajewski. In 2015 she joined the faculty at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota where she provided medical and surgical care for adult and pediatric patients with glaucoma.
Dr. Bitrian has received numerous awards including the Fundacion Caja Madrid Award, bestowed by the royal family of Spain for her research in medicine; the Gold Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, the Teacher of the Year Award at Mayo Clinic, the Outstanding Course Director at Mayo Clinic, Mentoring for the Advancement of Physician Scientists and Education Scholar Career Development Award, among others.
She has delivered numerous national and international invited speeches in conferences, published peer review papers and book chapters. Dr. Bitrian is one of the editors of the books “Surgical Management of Childhood Glaucoma: Clinical Considerations and Techniques” and “Childhood Glaucoma; a Compendium”.
Dr. Bitrian is available for consultation on adult and pediatric glaucoma at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami.

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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: University of Minnesota Medical School, Ophthalmology, 2015
  • Internship: UCLA Medical Center, Surgery/Trauma, 2012
  • Fellowship: UCLA Jules Stein, Opht/Glaucoma, 2011
  • Residency: Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Ophthalmology, 2008
  • Medical School: Universidad de Barcelona Facultad de Medicina, 2003

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

674 ratings, 101 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2026

    They were professional understanding nice and extremely helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2026

    Exelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/23/2026

    My Provider Elena Bitrian is the most caring doctor I ever had. She listens to you and explains everything so you can understand.She is amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2026

    Dr. Bitrian is an excellent and very high qualify doctor and an exceptional human being, very recommended!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2026

    I trust Dr Bitrian… “trust” is won

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2026

    EXCELENTE

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2026

    Good service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2026

    She shows genuine concern for my well-being

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2026

    Dr Bitrian is and exemplary doctor

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

    She was very courteous

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

    Excellent

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

    My Provider is amazing. She is very caring very proffesional. She listens to you and makes you feel comfortable. Doctor Elaina Bitrian is a great doctor. Would recommend friends and family all the time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/12/2026

    Excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2026

    Bascom Palmer is an outstanding medical center. Probably the best in the world.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Dr. Bitrian is an exceptional physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    As I said before - Dr. Bitrian is excelent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/10/2026

    My provider was very informative and explain all details where I could understand.

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

    Excelente

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

    Dr. Bitrian is AWESOME!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    She Is excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Love her!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/27/2026

    Dr Bitrian is the best! She was patient and caring and answered all my questions and we discussed both my glaucoma and the cataract in the right eye and my concern renewing my driver license this next July. She is very caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Very good experience following a very bad experience when I was there last.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Excelente

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

    Excelente

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    I was very pleased to hear that a new machine to help with my glaucoma may be available early next year! Hoping for the best results.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    Love & trust Dr. Bitrian

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    That was an amazing experience very good place to care of your eyes family .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    A very good experience with Dr. E Bitrian

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

    Extrodinary

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr. Bitrian is great, no wonder she has lots of patients. The more patients, the longer the wait,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr.Elena Bitrian one of the best ❤️

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Absolutely outstanding experience. Dr.Elena Bitrian is one of the kind Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Excellent service, Keep up the great work.

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

    Excellent

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

    Excelente

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

    My provider listens to my concerns and acts on them.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Great place and wonderful Doctor as well !!!

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

    Dr. Bitrian looked very competent

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

    I think Dr. Bitrian is wonderful. I trust her 100%

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Thank you. All was remarkably well.

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

    I would like to thank the medical staff for their care and consideration. The staff is very nice, and considerate. The atmosphere is friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Concern for patients

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

    Every expectation was met

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/31/2025

    Dr Bitrian is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Because of the excellent care

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

    A great doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Great staff, wonderful Doctors very knowledgeable and hardworking.

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

    Dr Bitrian is great. My experience with Dr Fam was wonderful. Felt a little uncomfortable with the visual field test. The Technician acted like a grammar school teacher, giving constant directions in what felt like a scolding manner and never offering any positive feedback when I corrected my errors.

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

    The facility is unable to treat the number of patients in a reasonable amount of time. It usually takes over 3 hours from start of appointment time until completion 😳

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Dr Bitrian is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Top of the line.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Exelentes personal

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is a Miracle Center. Thank you from my heart.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    Dr. Bitrian is an amazing surgeon and a caring individual. Her assistant Mario is cordial and amazing at explaining any questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2025

    Excellent service at facility . Terrible scheduling appointment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Keep up the good work 👏

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    Excellent eye care team. Congratulations.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    I already recommended someone to her because she did a good job.

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

    Best Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Everyone at Bascom is wonderful. They make sure you are completely satisfied with your visit. The Valet parking service in the front deserves a shoutout. They are the first to great you and make sure you get in well. Thank you for your excellent service.

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

    Excellent

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

    Good job

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

    BP provides world class service. Even the wait time has improved somewhat

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    I was very happy with the service provided by the Doctor. The only thing that I did not like was waiting three hours before I saw the Doctor which lasted only for 10 minutes Consultation. I was told that 10 more patients were seen that day more than usual but that does not excuse the long wait. During the three hours of waiting I was seen by the Assistants in two different times. The Doctors and Staff were very Courteous and Professional at All Times.

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

    Dr Bitrian is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    They were allkind and triendly

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

    La doctora exelente!

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

    Excelente

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

    Son muy profesionales

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

    The Doctor and all the Staf all were excellent! I am very satisfied with my visit to Bascom Palmer!

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

    Good visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    Dr. Bitrian is the absolute best in every way. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and empathetic.

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

    About Dr. Bitrian, who attends me, it cannot be said that as a professional she exceeds expectations and in fact will attend to my wife.

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

    Very well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/11/2025

    Everything is fine

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/7/2025

    Excellent service and very professional thank you

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

    All positive experience. I have recommended several friends and family. Including my own mom to my doctor she is amazing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2025

    Excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/22/2024

    Dr. Bitrian is so complete in her evaluation and maintaining it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2024

    Excellent Provider and Staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2024

    Dr. Bitrian is an excellent professional and always willing to look for and provide the best solution to any problem one has.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2024

    Very good service

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

    Dr. Bitrian is an outstanding physician. I only see out of one eye and my problem is with the eye with vision. She has been extraordinary in her care and reassurance that my vision will not be affected. She made me feel so comfortable about my problem.

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

    Excellent physician

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

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2024

    It will be well recommended

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/28/2024

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2024

    Excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2024

    Doctor Bitrian , is the best , she show us that she care , for her patients, she is a great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2024

    Dr. Elena Bitrian always takes very good care of her patients and demonstrates her responsibility and preparation on matters concerning ophthalmology and the problems we have as patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2024

    I have nothing to complain about, super special.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2024

    Great doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2024

    Excellent professional, very competent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/15/2024

    I've had glaucoma for 25 years, Dr Bitrian was by far the best doctor not only in her bedside manner but her knowledge and professionalism.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2024

    Excelente!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2024

    Exceptional service! I'd recommend it without hesitation.

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

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2024

    Good experience