Ocular Oncologists
For appointments call:
ADULTS: 314-362-3937 (EYES)
CHILDREN: 314-454-6026
Our ocular oncologists provide compassionate patient care to you and your loved ones. Their team can implement a variety of treatment options and use the latest testing available to detect eye cancer and eye tumors. They work closely with leading experts in radiation oncology, pathology, medical oncology, radiology and other fields to provide innovative, comprehensive care for eye tumor patients.
WashU Medicine ocular oncologists treat patients with eye cancer including:
- Uveal melanoma
- Retinoblastoma
- Iris tumors
- Ocular cancer
- Ocular melanoma
- Intraocular tumors
Latest testing, including:
- Ultrasound
- Flurescein Angiography
- Indocyanine Green (ICG) Angiography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CT)
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Molecular Testing
Treatment options, including:
- Observation
- Cryotherapy
- Laser Photocoagulation
- Transpupillary Thermotherapy (TTT)
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
- Plaque Radiotherapy
- External Beam Radiotherapy
- Local Tumor Resection
- Chemotherapy
- Enucleation
Ocular Oncologists
Kisha Piggott, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; Co-Director of the Residency Program
- Email: piggottk@wustl.edu
- Retina, Ocular Oncology
P. Kumar Rao, MD, MBA
Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs
- Retina, Uveitis, Ocular Oncology