Ocular Oncologists
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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.
Washington University 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
Assistant 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