Welcome to Florida Retina Institute!
PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN VITREO-RETINAL DISEASES AND SURGERY
Florida Retina Institute® provides compassionate, personalized patient care and excellence in vitreo-retinal diseases and surgery at 21 locations across across Central Florida, North Florida, and Southeast Georgia, bringing world-class retinal care close to home. Multilingual Support.
Our team of Retina Specialists is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of patient care through personalized treatment plans and the most advanced techniques in vitreoretinal medicine.
YOUR TRUSTED RETINA CARE PROVIDER IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE
Florida Retina Institute is the practice patients proudly share with family and friends.
Recognized for compassionate, personalized care and surgical excellence, our vitreo-retinal specialists provide advanced diagnosis and treatment for the full spectrum of retinal conditions, combining leading-edge technology with a patient-centered approach. Florida Retina Institute is positively vision focused.
Welcoming Our Newest Retina Specialists
Experience the brilliance in care that continues to define Florida Retina Institute.
Florida Retina Institute is delighted to welcome Vikram Ponnusamy, MD; Jessica D. McCluskey, MD; and Vasileios Pililis, MD, who have joined our team and are now caring for patients throughout Central Florida, North Florida, and Southeast Georgia.
Each brings exceptional training, valuable experience, and a shared dedication to preserving vision through compassionate, personalized care. We are proud to have them as part of the Florida Retina Institute family and look forward to the meaningful contributions they will make to the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.
Vikram Ponnusamy, MD | Central Florida Dr. Ponnusamy completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of North Carolina, where he served as Chief Resident and contributed to extensive ophthalmic and retinal research. He now brings his expertise and commitment to personalized care to patients and families throughout Central Florida.
Jessica D. McCluskey, MD | Southeast Georgia A Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2024, Dr. McCluskey brings more than 16 years of expertise in treating complex retinal conditions. Known for her clinical and surgical excellence, warm personality, and dedication to her patients, she now serves communities throughout Southeast Georgia, including Brunswick and Waycross, with a strong commitment to preserving vision.
Vasileios Pililis, MD | North Florida Dr. Pililis brings international clinical and research experience in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery, complemented by his fluency in English, Greek, and German. He now serves patients throughout North Florida, combining specialized expertise with a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to care.
With these three physicians joining our team, Florida Retina Institute continues to strengthen access to specialized retina care close to home, bringing together medical expertise, innovation, and the personal attention every patient deserves.
EARNING YOUR TRUST AND CONFIDENCE
Top Doctors. Top Education. Top Hospitals.
Central Florida
From Top Left to Bottom Right:
Thalmon R. Campagnoli, MD; Madeleine Y. Yehia, MD; Gabrielle N. Turski, MD, PhD; Nisarg P. Joshi, MD;
Jaya B. Kumar, MD, FASRS;
Luis G. León-Alvarado, MD;
Matthew A. Cunningham, MD, FASRS; Thomas A. Barnard, MD; Elias C. Mavrofrides, MD; and
S.K. Steven Houston III, MD, FASRS.
North Florida & Georgia
CLINICAL TRIALS & RESEARCH
Shaping the Future of Patient Care
Florida Retina Institute places a high priority on its commitment to the advancement of medical research. Clinical trials are a significant part of our research efforts, allowing us to bring new and improved treatment options to our patients.
We actively enroll participants in studies focused on vitreo-retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, including emerging therapies like gene therapy delivered by intravitreal injection.
Led by Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Director Matthew Cunningham, MD, FASRS, an internationally recognized vitreo-retinal surgeon, retina specialist, and frequent speaker at leading ophthalmology conferences, Florida Retina Institute is home to one of the most progressive and comprehensive research programs in the region.
Dr. Cunningham’s leadership and expertise have positioned Florida Retina Institute at the forefront of retina research, with a strong presence in national and global clinical trials.
Florida Retina Institute's research clinics in Orlando and Jacksonville—and our future research clinic site in Wildwood—enable us to offer access to innovative care and evolving treatments close to home.
With a legacy of excellence and a vision for the future, Florida Retina Institute continues to shape the next generation of retina care.
WHAT IS A RETINA SPECIALIST?
Video courtesy of The American Society of Retina Specialists. Learn how retina specialists diagnose and treat conditions like macular degeneration and retinal detachment. Discover how our team uses advanced diagnostics, surgical expertise, and personalized care to protect and preserve vision.
WHAT IS CLINICAL RESEARCH?
Video courtesy of National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Discover what clinical trials are, how they lead to new therapies, and why patient participation is essential. Meet our research team and explore currently enrolling studies.
