Marlon Maus, MD, DrPH, FACS
Biography
Born and raised in Mexico, Marlon Maus ventured to the United States to complete his undergraduate studies before undertaking medical school and residency in Philadelphia. As a board-certified ophthalmologist and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Marlon has had a storied career, previously serving as an oculoplastics surgeon and Director of the Residency Program and Emergency Department at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia. Additionally, he has held prominent roles in national professional organizations such as the American Council of Graduate Medical Education, the American Medical Association, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
After completing a Master of Public Health (MPH) and a DrPH at the School of Public Health, Berkeley, Marlon focused his research on addressing visual disabilities in migrant populations, as well as the interplay between public health, the built environment, and aging. Collaborating with Professor Satariano, he conducted studies on physical and cognitive enhancing technologies for older adults, culminating in a jointly authored book. Marlon is also involved in the WordWalk project, which is developing mobile technology-based devices to promote healthy aging. Furthermore, he is investigating diabetic retinopathy screening to prevent visual loss and blindness in Mexican migrant populations within Mexican consulates, as part of the Health Initiative of the Americas (HIA) program at UC Berkeley.
Currently residing in Berkeley, Marlon is an avid food enthusiast who relishes the diverse culinary offerings of the Bay Area.
Research Interests
- Visual disability prevention in at-risk vulnerable populations
- Technologies to enhance healthy aging
- Aging and the built environment
Education
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Post-doctorate – Aging and Public Health
University of California, Berkeley - DrPH – University of California, Berkeley
- MPH – University of California, Berkeley
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Fellowship – Oculoplastics
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University -
Fellowship – Orbital Disease
Wills Eye Hospital -
Residency – Ophthalmology
Wills Eye Hospital - Internship – Medical Center of Delaware
- MD – Jefferson Medical College
- BA (Honors) – Brown University
Publications
Courses Taught
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- PB HLTH 101
- A sustainable world: Challenges and Opportunities
- PB HLTH 198
- Directed Group Study
- PB HLTH 199
- Supervised Independent Study and Research
- PB HLTH 293
- Doctoral Seminar
- PB HLTH W 200
- Foundations of Public Health Practice