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Our regular office hours are:
Monday - Friday 8AM to 5PM.

Our Team of Doctors

Excellence in Vitreo-Retinal Diseases and Surgery since 1979
  1. Retina Specialist / Benjamin J. Thomas, MD
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Benjamin J. Thomas, MD

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Presbyterian College
  • Doctor of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina
  • Internship, The Mount Sinai Hospital New York City, New York
  • Ophthalmology Residency, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida
  • International Ophthalmology Fellowship, John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, Associated Retina Consultants, William Beaumont Hospital
  • Voluntary Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida

Certification

Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners

Honors and Awards

Dr. Thomas is available for Patients at our Locations in

      Jacksonville Perimeter Park Jacksonville Oak Street               Brunswick, Georgia       Fleming Island

About Benjamin J. Thomas, MD

Doctor Thomas holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from the Presbyterian College and earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed an internship at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and an ophthalmology residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

Following residency training, Dr. Thomas completed an international ophthalmology fellowship at John A. Moran Eye Center, at the University of Utah and a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship and associated retinal consultants at William Beaumont Hospital. Dr. Thomas was a voluntary assistant professor of ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

Dr. Thomas' involvement in international missions has always grown from a love of travel that has carried to almost 60 countries. Whether skiing, scuba-diving, or surfing, travel and time outdoors have always been his favorite means of exploring the world.

Research Experience

Dr. Thomas has been involved in numerous research projects at every stage of his medical training, with a strong focus on surgical and medical retina. Additionally, he has participated in multiple international research projects from Nepal to Ethiopia, and continues to devote time to advancing care in the developing world through education and research.

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I was impressed by the way the entire appointment went. I was expecting to wait for long periods but that never happened.

Patrick P. Jacksonville, March 2020

Very impressed with the friendly attitude of all staff members. All aspects of the visit were conducted in an outstanding and professional manner. I thank you all for your service.

Billy K. Jacksonville, March 2020

No questions it is a good office. Great Doctor and staff. However, I am not so great of a patient, I will be better from now on and follow through.

Jim S. Brunswick, March 2020

Very nice!

A. Jacksonville, March 2020

I am overwhelmed with the amount of consideration and concern I received by each staff member. The front desk is awesome. The lady that called regarding my coverage was just fantastic. So very lovely! The staff assisting Dr. Thomas was delightful. Dr. Thomas excellent. I usually try to avoid doctors due to their bedside manner usually demeaning but here it was different. I felt human and was treated as such. Thank you, thank you and thank you again. I will never forget Florida Retina Institute and your awesome staff.

Vivine M. Jacksonville, February 2020

All staff was very nice and respectful. I was treated very well. Will come back.

Evelyn R. Jacksonville, February 2020