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University Retina Associates1213 Hermann Dr, Suite 540, Houston, TX 77004 map
She is a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of conditions of the retina, macula, and the vitreous gel within the eye.
University Retina Associates
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Usha R. Pinninti is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
8302126084
Address
1213 Hermann Dr, Suite 540, Houston, TX 77004
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Office Details
Children's Health Museum
Hermann Park
Hotel Zaza
Parking garage available at the building.
Insurance Accepted
- AARP
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Amerigroup
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX)
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Health Smart
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Self-pay
- United Food Workers
- Other
Bio
Baylor College of Medicine, Cullen Eye Institute, Houston, TX, US
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Ophthalmology Department, Chapel Hill, NC.
Ophthalmology Residency: The George Washington University Hospital, Washington DC.
Internship Washington Hospital Center, Washington DC
School of Medicine: Case Western reserve School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
College: Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA.
What’s a Retina Specialist?
A Retina Specialist is a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of conditions of the retina, macula, and the vitreous gel within the eye. Training involves a college education, four years of medical school, a year of general medical internship, three years of residency in comprehensive Ophthalmology, and usually, two or three years of additional subspecialty fellowship training.
Treats
Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-related Macular Degeneration, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Retinal Tears, Uveitis, Cataract Surgery, Macular Edema
Types of treatments available
Laser, Injections, Victrectomy, Sclera buckling, Cataract Surgery
Specialty
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Ophthalmology
As an ophthalmologist in TX, Dr. Usha Pinninti is trained to diagnose, treat, and manage diseases or trauma of the eye. Dr. Pinninti may treat conditions such as glaucoma, corneal tumors, cataracts, retinal disorders, conjunctivitis, astigmatism and ocular tumors. Treatments may include the prescription of medication or surgeries such as corrective surgery (e.g. LASIK), cataract surgery, or glaucoma surgery.
Conditions Treated
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Epiretinal membrane repair
- Macular degeneration
- Macular disease
- Macular Edema
- Macular Hole
- Retinal Artery and Vein Occlusions
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Dystrophy
- Retinal Tears
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous Floaters
- Vitreous Hemorrhage
Services & Procedures
- Eye Exams & Routine Eye Care
- Eye Injection
- Eye Surgery
- Laser Cataract Surgery
Special Interests
- Retina
- Retina & Vitreous Surgery
- Retina Care
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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The George Washington University Hospital • Washington, DC
Residency in Ophthalmology • 2005 - 2010
Fellowship
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Fellowship in Retina fellowship • 2010 - 2012
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Links & Social Media
Latest Ophthalmology News
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Another Dry Eye Harm: Slowed ReadingAmy Norton, HealthDay Reporter, Nov 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM
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Change Within the Eye May Be Early Warning for Macular DegenerationRobert Preidt, Nov 9, 2018 at 4:00 PM
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Smartphones, Summer Birth Could Raise Kids' Odds for NearsightednessSteven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter, Nov 7, 2018 at 6:00 AM