Retina Specialist

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Ahmed Elkeeb, MD, MBA Ophthalmology – Vitreoretinal Surgery Dr. Ahmed Elkeeb is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon. He is currently in private practice at South Atlantic Retina. His clinical practice includes the evaluation and management of a broad range of retinal and ocular conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, uveitis, retinal tears and detachments, age-related macular degeneration, and complications related to cataract surgery. In the outpatient setting, he performs procedures such as pan retinal photocoagulation, focal and grid laser, laser retinopexy, pneumatic retinopexy, intravitreal anti-VEGF and corticosteroid injections, and periocular corticosteroid injections. In the operating room, Dr. Elkeeb performs vitreoretinal surgical procedures including pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckle, intraocular lens fixation, and placement of glaucoma drainage devices via a pars plana approach. Dr. Elkeeb has held academic appointments at both the University of Texas and the University of Missouri. At the University of Missouri, he served as Associate   Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and held leadership roles including Medical Director, Director of Clinical Research, and Fellowship Director in Vitreoretinal Surgery. Earlier in his career, he served as Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program Director at the University of Texas Medical Branch and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Throughout his career, Dr. Elkeeb has been involved in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. His academic responsibilities have included clinical instruction, development of didactic curricula, and participation in resident and fellow training programs. Expert Witness Experience     •    Medical record review     •    Standard of care analysis     •    Causation assessment     •    Deposition and testimony (as applicable) Areas of Expertise     •    Retinal detachment     •    Diabetic retinopathy     •    Age-related macular degeneration     •    Vitreoretinal surgery     •    Surgical complications (including cataract-related posterior segment complications)     •    Ocular trauma Licensure & Certification     •    Board Certified, Ophthalmology and Internal Medicine     •    Missouri, Texas, Florida Practice South Atlantic Retina