Retina Specialists 

Washington University has expert retina doctors in the St. Louis area. Our physicians use advanced technology to provide the best retinal treatment available. We make sure each of our patients receive compassionate care from our team of retina doctors.

The retina is the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of our eye. Light rays are focused onto the retina through our cornea, pupil and lens. The retina converts the light rays into impulses that travel through the optic nerve to our brain, where they are interpreted as the images we see.

For appointments call:
P. Kumar Rao, MD, MBA

Conditions treated include:

Our team of retina doctors offer comprehensive evaluation, diagnostics and treatment for conditions of the retina, including:

Macular degeneration
Retinal detachment
Diabetic retinopathy
Ocular trauma
Tumors of the eye
Macular Hole
Epiretinal Membrane
Vascular Occlusion

Retina Specialists

Rajendra S Apte, MD, PhD

Rajendra S Apte, MD, PhD

Paul A. Cibis Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; Vice Chair for Innovation and Translation

Kisha Piggott, MD, PhD

Kisha Piggott, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; Co-Director of the Residency Program

  • Retina, Ocular Oncology
Rithwick Rajagopal, MD, PhD

Rithwick Rajagopal, MD, PhD

Associate Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

P. Kumar Rao, MD, MBA

P. Kumar Rao, MD, MBA

Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs

  • Retina, Uveitis, Ocular Oncology

Retina Fellows

Arjun  Merchant, MD

Arjun Merchant, MD

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Retina Fellow 2024-2026

Aaditya  Shah, MD

Aaditya Shah, MD

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Retina Fellow 2023-2025

Georgia Wilke, MD, PhD

Georgia Wilke, MD, PhD

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Retina Fellow 2024-2026