Elvisa Loshe MD

Assistant Professor

Brief Bio

Dr. Loshe is a trusted ophthalmologist whose career blends clinical and surgical excellence, academic leadership, and a deeply personal commitment to patient‑centered care. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto, earning a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences and Italian Literature with Distinction. Before entering medicine, she built a successful early career in marketing and banking, experiences that strengthened her communication skills and her ability to connect with patients from all backgrounds.

Her long‑standing passion for medicine led her to pursue her Medical Degree at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society, an honor reserved for physicians who exemplify exceptional academic achievement and professionalism. Dr. Loshe completed her Ophthalmology residency at the Kresge Eye Institute at Wayne State University. With family ties to Massachusetts, she moved to Worcester to practice.

Dr. Loshe specializes in routine and complex cataract surgery as well as Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS). She is highly skilled in the use of advanced‑technology intraocular lenses, helping patients reduce their dependence on bifocals or reading glasses after cataract surgery. Her surgical precision, passion for patient education, and evidence‑based approach have earned her a reputation for delivering outstanding outcomes.

Dr. Loshe is a dedicated faculty member at the UMass Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and plays an active role in the surgical and clinical training of future ophthalmologists. She is committed to instilling in each trainee the same values that guide her own practice, caring for every patient with the attention, compassion, and respect she would give to a member of her own family.

“My favorite part of being an Ophthalmologist is having a direct impact on my patients’ lives. Pulling back the surgical drape after removing a cataract in someone who has lost almost all vision and hearing “Doc, I can see” with a big smile on their face is always fulfilling. My surgical and clinical skills make a direct impact in people’s quality of life.”

In her free time, Dr. Loshe enjoys making memories with her children while traveling, gardening, or swimming. She is hoping to add some winter sports to her activities in the future.

Clinical Expertise

• Routine and Complex Cataract Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
• Comprehensive Ophthalmology
• Glaucoma
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Macular Degeneration
• Dry Eyes

Research Interest

• Healthcare Delivery
• Reducing Waste in Healthcare
• Medical and Residency Education

Education/Medical School

• BSc, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
• MD, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ophthalmology Residency

• Kresge Eye Institute – Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan

Board Certification

• American Board of Ophthalmology

State Licensure

• Massachusetts

Professional Societies and Affiliations

• American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)

Honor and Awards

• Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
• Dorothy E. Kriebel Scholarship
• Support-A-Scholar Scholarship
• Dean's List Scholar for Exceptional Academic Achievement
• Trinity College Academic Award
• Ambassador of Switzerland to Canada Book Prize in Italian
• Institute of Medical Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Life Sciences Award
• Drew Thompson Scholarship for High Academic Achievement

Languages

• English
• Albanian
• Greek
• Medical Spanish

Hobbies

• Making memories with family
• Traveling
• Outdoor swimming
• Coastal foraging for seafood
• Gardening