For Central Florida Patients
Our Team of Doctors
Elias C. Mavrofrides, M.D.
Board-Certified, Fellowship Trained
Vitreoretinal Specialist
Diplomates, American Board of Ophthalmology
Diplomates, National Board of Medical Examiners
Positively Vision Focused™
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Doctor of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
Transitional Internship, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Ophthalmology Residency, Baylor College of Medicine, Cullen Eye Institute, Houston, TX
Vitreoretinal Fellowship, University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL
Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
Licensed to practice medicine in Florida
Assocations and Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Medical Association
American Society of Retina Specialists
Florida Society of Ophthalmology
Vit Buckle Society
Florida Medical Association
Central Florida Society of Ophthalmology
Seminole County Medical Society
Lake Sumter Medical Society
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital
Rinehart Surgery Center, Orlando Health Lake Mary
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Orlando
AdventHealth Altamonte Springs
Honors and Awards
Baylor College of Medicine Resident Award for Teaching Excellence
Cullen Eye Institute Goar Award for Resident Research
Junior Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society
Basic Sciences Medical Guild Scholar
Haven Perkins Award for Academic Excellence
Wheat Scholarship
Gilbert Jones Scholarship
Valedictorian for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Research and Publications
Dr. Mavrofrides has contributed to peer-reviewed publications in leading ophthalmology journals, including Retina, American Journal of Ophthalmology, and Archives of Ophthalmology. His research spans complex retinal conditions such as macular holes, pediatric retinal detachment, choroidal neovascularization, and retinopathy of prematurity. He has authored multiple chapters on optical coherence tomography and vitreoretinal interface disorders and presented at major conferences including ARVO. In addition, Dr. Mavrofrides serves as a sub-investigator in numerous FDA clinical trials advancing treatments for retinal diseases, including protocols for diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
Featured Article
Retina Today - Prevent A Time Management Avalanche
September, 2024: This article highlights how advanced OCT technology improves clinic flow and enhances patient satisfaction. Dr. Mavrofrides explains that by implementing strategies like The 1-Minute Rule, Harnessing Technology, and Working Smarter, our vitreo-retinal specialists can dedicate more quality time to patients, even on busy days. Prioritizing patient interaction is key to delivering exceptional care. Read more at: https://retinatoday.com/articles/2024-sept-supplement2/prevent-a-time-management-avalanche.
About Elias C. Mavrofrides, MD
Dr. Elias C. Mavrofrides is the Medical Director of Florida Retina Institute. He joined the practice in August 2004 and has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctors since 2010. Elias C. Mavrofrides, MD, is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. Dr. Mavrofrides earned both his Bachelor of Science and medical degree from the University of Florida. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at Baylor College of Medicine, followed by a vitreoretinal fellowship at the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, ranked #1 eye hospital in the U.S.
Personal
Dr. Mavrofrides enjoys football and basketball, in addition to spending time with his family, wife, and five children.
