THE RETINA INSTITUTE The Retina Institute specializes in diseases and surgery of the retina, vitreous and macula. Recognized nationally for its high standard of patient care, the physicians of The Retina Institute have more than 175 years of combined experience. 314-367-1181 or

800-888-0011.

OUR DOCTORS

The physicians of The Retina Institute dedicate themselves to the treatment and surgery of the retina and vitreous. They are experts in the management of many ocular diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, trauma, tumors of the eye, and vascular

occlusion.

PAY MY BILL

Pay My Bill. To pay your bill, simply click the image on the left-hand side of the screen and follow the prompts. THANK YOU. for trusting The Retina Institute with your eye care.

PATIENT PORTAL

Patient Portal. To better serve our patients, The Retina Institute allows you to view and manage your medical records. To be able to enter this secure site, you will need an identification name and password. These can only be obtained through our office. Once your identity has been verified, you may enter the portal by clicking on

the image to

OUR OFFICES

For the convenience of our patients and referring physicians, the doctors of The Retina Institute travel to 15 offices throughout Missouri and Illinois with eight locations in the St. Louis Area. Appointments may also be scheduled at any of our clinics in Alton, Effingham, Glen Carbon, Mt. Vernon and Quincy in Illinois, as well as,

Farmington

GAURAV K. SHAH, MD

gaurav k. shah, md. Gaurav Shah, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia. Areas of Interest: NICHOLAS E. ENGELBRECHT, MD Nicholas E. Engelbrecht, MD, received his medical degree from University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Emory University. Areas of Interest: Diseases and Surgery of the Retina, Vitreous and Macula, Pediatric

Retinal Diseases

SABIN DANG, MD

Sabin Dang, MD, received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency at the Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Tufts New England Eye Center / Ophthalmic Consultants in Boston. Dr. Dang is THOMAS K. KRUMMENACHER, MD Thomas K. Krummenacher, MD, received his medicaldegree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine.He interned at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, completed his ophthalmology residency at St. Louis University and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University

of Iowa, Iowa City.

DANIEL P. JOSEPH, MD, PHD Daniel P. Joseph, MD, PhD, received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan.He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Barnes Retina Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. THE RETINA INSTITUTE The Retina Institute specializes in diseases and surgery of the retina, vitreous and macula. Recognized nationally for its high standard of patient care, the physicians of The Retina Institute have more than 175 years of combined experience. 314-367-1181 or

800-888-0011.

OUR DOCTORS

The physicians of The Retina Institute dedicate themselves to the treatment and surgery of the retina and vitreous. They are experts in the management of many ocular diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, trauma, tumors of the eye, and vascular

occlusion.

PAY MY BILL

Pay My Bill. To pay your bill, simply click the image on the left-hand side of the screen and follow the prompts. THANK YOU. for trusting The Retina Institute with your eye care.

PATIENT PORTAL

Patient Portal. To better serve our patients, The Retina Institute allows you to view and manage your medical records. To be able to enter this secure site, you will need an identification name and password. These can only be obtained through our office. Once your identity has been verified, you may enter the portal by clicking on

the image to

OUR OFFICES

For the convenience of our patients and referring physicians, the doctors of The Retina Institute travel to 15 offices throughout Missouri and Illinois with eight locations in the St. Louis Area. Appointments may also be scheduled at any of our clinics in Alton, Effingham, Glen Carbon, Mt. Vernon and Quincy in Illinois, as well as,

Farmington

GAURAV K. SHAH, MD

gaurav k. shah, md. Gaurav Shah, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia. Areas of Interest: NICHOLAS E. ENGELBRECHT, MD Nicholas E. Engelbrecht, MD, received his medical degree from University of Kansas School of Medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Emory University. Areas of Interest: Diseases and Surgery of the Retina, Vitreous and Macula, Pediatric

Retinal Diseases

SABIN DANG, MD

Sabin Dang, MD, received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency at the Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Tufts New England Eye Center / Ophthalmic Consultants in Boston. Dr. Dang is THOMAS K. KRUMMENACHER, MD Thomas K. Krummenacher, MD, received his medicaldegree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine.He interned at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, completed his ophthalmology residency at St. Louis University and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University

of Iowa, Iowa City.

DANIEL P. JOSEPH, MD, PHD Daniel P. Joseph, MD, PhD, received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan.He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Barnes Retina Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. 2021 SPRING RETINA UPDATE VIDEO CME credit is not available for watching this replay of the

conference.

APPOINTMENTS & EXAMS Appointments and Exams. Appointments may be scheduled at any our conveniently located offices located throughout Missouri and Illinois by calling 314-367-1181 or 800-888-0011 . All appointments begin with a technician, who will perform the initial testing. There will be a period of time necessary for this evaluation and subsequent dilation

of

FOCUS NEWSLETTER

FOCUS Newsletter. The Retina Research & Development Foundation continues to support numerous ophthalmic endeavors all in an effort to help preserve vision.

OUR PROGRAM

Our Fellowship Program. The education of retina fellows has always been an important part of the mission for The Retina Institute. The practice has trained over 100 fellows, many who consider The Retina Institute the finest institution in the country for fellowship training. Each year, two candidates are chosen for the program. CONTACT US — THE RETINA INSTITUTE 314.968.5117. Normal business hours are: Monday through Friday. 8:00am - 4:30 pm CST. An on-call physician is available 24/7 for emergencies. For after hour emergencies, call 314-367-1181 or 800-888-0011. Select prompt 3. Leave a brief message and a call back phone number. Emergency messages go to the on-call physician, who will return your EMERITI — THE RETINA INSTITUTE Glen Johnston, MD. Paul A. Cibis, MD laid the groundwork for the practice that became The Retina Institute. Dr. Cibis came to St. Louis in the mid 1950’s where his guidance, mentoring and surgical skills established St. Louis as one of the major centers for vitreoretinal

care. He

FEES & PAYMENTS

Fees & Payments. It is the policy of The Retina Institute that your co-payment is collected upon your arrival. No Insurance or High Deductible If you do not have medical insurance or you have a high deductible, you will be expected to bring a minimum down payment of $300.00 at the time of service, or you will be required to have a credit card on file.

FORMER FELLOWS

Okun, Edward, MD (1961-62) Tesuque, NM - Deceased. Okun, Neil, MD (1988-89) Winter Haven, FL. Olk, R. Joseph, MD (1979-80) St. Louis, MO. Parikh, Vishal, MD (2017-19 M. GILBERT GRAND, MD M. Gilbert grand, md. M. Gilbert Grand, MD, received his medical degree from Yale University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Washington University School of Medicine, where he also completed a vitreoretinal fellowship. Areas of Interest: Diabetic Retinopathy, Epiretinal Membranes, Macular Surgery, Macular Holes, Retinal

Detachment.

DANIEL P. JOSEPH, MD, PHD Daniel P. Joseph, MD, PhD, received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan.He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Barnes Retina Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. THE RETINA INSTITUTE The Retina Institute specializes in diseases and surgery of the retina, vitreous and macula. Recognized nationally for its high standard of patient care, the physicians of The Retina Institute have more than 175 years of combined experience. 314-367-1181 or

800-888-0011.

OUR DOCTORS

The physicians of The Retina Institute dedicate themselves to the treatment and surgery of the retina and vitreous. They are experts in the management of many ocular diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, trauma, tumors of the eye, and vascular

occlusion.

PATIENT PORTAL

Patient Portal. To better serve our patients, The Retina Institute allows you to view and manage your medical records. To be able to enter this secure site, you will need an identification name and password. These can only be obtained through our office. Once your identity has been verified, you may enter the portal by clicking on

the image to

PAY MY BILL

Pay My Bill. To pay your bill, simply click the image on the left-hand side of the screen and follow the prompts. THANK YOU. for trusting The Retina Institute with your eye care. 2021 SPRING RETINA UPDATE VIDEO CME credit is not available for watching this replay of the

conference.

KEVIN J. BLINDER, MD Kevin J. Blinder, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City combined six year baccalaureate-medicine program.He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Missouri, Columbia, and a vitreoretinal fellowship at the Louisiana State University Eye

FOCUS NEWSLETTER

FOCUS Newsletter. The Retina Research & Development Foundation continues to support numerous ophthalmic endeavors all in an effort to help preserve vision.

GAURAV K. SHAH, MD

gaurav k. shah, md. Gaurav Shah, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia. Areas of Interest: M. GILBERT GRAND, MD M. Gilbert grand, md. M. Gilbert Grand, MD, received his medical degree from Yale University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Washington University School of Medicine, where he also completed a vitreoretinal fellowship. Areas of Interest: Diabetic Retinopathy, Epiretinal Membranes, Macular Surgery, Macular Holes, Retinal

Detachment.

ALIA K. DURRANI, MD

Alia Durrani M.D., received her undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Vanderbilt University. She completed her medical degree at Vanderbilt School of Medicine, then attended Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA for her ophthalmology residency. Her vitreoretinal surgical training was completed at Vanderbilt Eye

Institute.

THE RETINA INSTITUTE The Retina Institute specializes in diseases and surgery of the retina, vitreous and macula. Recognized nationally for its high standard of patient care, the physicians of The Retina Institute have more than 175 years of combined experience. 314-367-1181 or

800-888-0011.

OUR DOCTORS

The physicians of The Retina Institute dedicate themselves to the treatment and surgery of the retina and vitreous. They are experts in the management of many ocular diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, trauma, tumors of the eye, and vascular

occlusion.

PATIENT PORTAL

Patient Portal. To better serve our patients, The Retina Institute allows you to view and manage your medical records. To be able to enter this secure site, you will need an identification name and password. These can only be obtained through our office. Once your identity has been verified, you may enter the portal by clicking on

the image to

PAY MY BILL

Pay My Bill. To pay your bill, simply click the image on the left-hand side of the screen and follow the prompts. THANK YOU. for trusting The Retina Institute with your eye care. 2021 SPRING RETINA UPDATE VIDEO CME credit is not available for watching this replay of the

conference.

KEVIN J. BLINDER, MD Kevin J. Blinder, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City combined six year baccalaureate-medicine program.He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Missouri, Columbia, and a vitreoretinal fellowship at the Louisiana State University Eye

FOCUS NEWSLETTER

FOCUS Newsletter. The Retina Research & Development Foundation continues to support numerous ophthalmic endeavors all in an effort to help preserve vision.

GAURAV K. SHAH, MD

gaurav k. shah, md. Gaurav Shah, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia. Areas of Interest: M. GILBERT GRAND, MD M. Gilbert grand, md. M. Gilbert Grand, MD, received his medical degree from Yale University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Washington University School of Medicine, where he also completed a vitreoretinal fellowship. Areas of Interest: Diabetic Retinopathy, Epiretinal Membranes, Macular Surgery, Macular Holes, Retinal

Detachment.

ALIA K. DURRANI, MD

Alia Durrani M.D., received her undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Vanderbilt University. She completed her medical degree at Vanderbilt School of Medicine, then attended Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA for her ophthalmology residency. Her vitreoretinal surgical training was completed at Vanderbilt Eye

Institute.

APPOINTMENTS & EXAMS Appointments and Exams. Appointments may be scheduled at any our conveniently located offices located throughout Missouri and Illinois by calling 314-367-1181 or 800-888-0011 . All appointments begin with a technician, who will perform the initial testing. There will be a period of time necessary for this evaluation and subsequent dilation

of

FOCUS NEWSLETTER

FOCUS Newsletter. The Retina Research & Development Foundation continues to support numerous ophthalmic endeavors all in an effort to help preserve vision. FORMS — THE RETINA INSTITUTE Medical Records to physicians - No Charge. (Requires a signed release form.) FMLA Forms - $25.00. (No charge to surgery patients.) Attending Physician Statement - $25.00. (No charge to surgery patients.) Disability Form - $25.00. (No charge to surgery patients.) Disabled Parking Placard/Plates - No Charge. OUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Our Fellowship Program. The education of retina fellows has always been an important part of the mission for The Retina Institute. The practice has trained over 100 fellows, many who consider The Retina Institute the finest institution in the country for fellowship training. Each year, two candidates are chosen for the program.

FEES & PAYMENTS

Fees & Payments. It is the policy of The Retina Institute that your co-payment is collected upon your arrival. No Insurance or High Deductible If you do not have medical insurance or you have a high deductible, you will be expected to bring a minimum down payment of $300.00 at the time of service, or you will be required to have a credit card on file. EMERITI — THE RETINA INSTITUTE Glen Johnston, MD. Paul A. Cibis, MD laid the groundwork for the practice that became The Retina Institute. Dr. Cibis came to St. Louis in the mid 1950’s where his guidance, mentoring and surgical skills established St. Louis as one of the major centers for vitreoretinal

care. He

FORMER FELLOWS

Okun, Edward, MD (1961-62) Tesuque, NM - Deceased. Okun, Neil, MD (1988-89) Winter Haven, FL. Olk, R. Joseph, MD (1979-80) St. Louis, MO. Parikh, Vishal, MD (2017-19 M. GILBERT GRAND, MD M. Gilbert grand, md. M. Gilbert Grand, MD, received his medical degree from Yale University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Washington University School of Medicine, where he also completed a vitreoretinal fellowship. Areas of Interest: Diabetic Retinopathy, Epiretinal Membranes, Macular Surgery, Macular Holes, Retinal

Detachment.

THOMAS K. KRUMMENACHER, MD Thomas K. Krummenacher, MD, received his medicaldegree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine.He interned at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, completed his ophthalmology residency at St. Louis University and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University

of Iowa, Iowa City.

DANIEL P. JOSEPH, MD, PHD Daniel P. Joseph, MD, PhD, received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan.He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Barnes Retina Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. THE RETINA INSTITUTE The Retina Institute specializes in diseases and surgery of the retina, vitreous and macula. Recognized nationally for its high standard of patient care, the physicians of The Retina Institute have more than 175 years of combined experience. 314-367-1181 or

800-888-0011.

PATIENT PORTAL

Patient Portal. To better serve our patients, The Retina Institute allows you to view and manage your medical records. To be able to enter this secure site, you will need an identification name and password. These can only be obtained through our office. Once your identity has been verified, you may enter the portal by clicking on

the image to

OUR DOCTORS

The physicians of The Retina Institute dedicate themselves to the treatment and surgery of the retina and vitreous. They are experts in the management of many ocular diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, trauma, tumors of the eye, and vascular

occlusion.

PAY MY BILL

Pay My Bill. To pay your bill, simply click the image on the left-hand side of the screen and follow the prompts. THANK YOU. for trusting The Retina Institute with your eye care.

OUR OFFICES

For the convenience of our patients and referring physicians, the doctors of The Retina Institute travel to 15 offices throughout Missouri and Illinois with eight locations in the St. Louis Area. Appointments may also be scheduled at any of our clinics in Alton, Effingham, Glen Carbon, Mt. Vernon and Quincy in Illinois, as well as,

Farmington

OUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Our Fellowship Program. The education of retina fellows has always been an important part of the mission for The Retina Institute. The practice has trained over 100 fellows, many who consider The Retina Institute the finest institution in the country for fellowship

SABIN DANG, MD

Sabin Dang, MD, received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency at the Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Tufts New England Eye Center / Ophthalmic Consultants in Boston. Dr. Dang is

GAURAV K. SHAH, MD

gaurav k. shah, md. Gaurav Shah, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia. Areas of Interest: M. GILBERT GRAND, MD M. Gilbert grand, md. M. Gilbert Grand, MD, received his medical degree from Yale University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Washington University School of Medicine, where he also completed a vitreoretinal fellowship. Areas of Interest: Diabetic Retinopathy, Epiretinal Membranes, Macular Surgery, Macular Holes, Retinal

Detachment.

THOMAS K. KRUMMENACHER, MD Thomas K. Krummenacher, MD, received his medicaldegree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine.He interned at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, completed his ophthalmology residency at St. Louis University and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University

of Iowa, Iowa City.

THE RETINA INSTITUTE The Retina Institute specializes in diseases and surgery of the retina, vitreous and macula. Recognized nationally for its high standard of patient care, the physicians of The Retina Institute have more than 175 years of combined experience. 314-367-1181 or

800-888-0011.

PATIENT PORTAL

Patient Portal. To better serve our patients, The Retina Institute allows you to view and manage your medical records. To be able to enter this secure site, you will need an identification name and password. These can only be obtained through our office. Once your identity has been verified, you may enter the portal by clicking on

the image to

OUR DOCTORS

The physicians of The Retina Institute dedicate themselves to the treatment and surgery of the retina and vitreous. They are experts in the management of many ocular diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, trauma, tumors of the eye, and vascular

occlusion.

PAY MY BILL

Pay My Bill. To pay your bill, simply click the image on the left-hand side of the screen and follow the prompts. THANK YOU. for trusting The Retina Institute with your eye care.

OUR OFFICES

For the convenience of our patients and referring physicians, the doctors of The Retina Institute travel to 15 offices throughout Missouri and Illinois with eight locations in the St. Louis Area. Appointments may also be scheduled at any of our clinics in Alton, Effingham, Glen Carbon, Mt. Vernon and Quincy in Illinois, as well as,

Farmington

OUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Our Fellowship Program. The education of retina fellows has always been an important part of the mission for The Retina Institute. The practice has trained over 100 fellows, many who consider The Retina Institute the finest institution in the country for fellowship

SABIN DANG, MD

Sabin Dang, MD, received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency at the Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Tufts New England Eye Center / Ophthalmic Consultants in Boston. Dr. Dang is

GAURAV K. SHAH, MD

gaurav k. shah, md. Gaurav Shah, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia. Areas of Interest: M. GILBERT GRAND, MD M. Gilbert grand, md. M. Gilbert Grand, MD, received his medical degree from Yale University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Washington University School of Medicine, where he also completed a vitreoretinal fellowship. Areas of Interest: Diabetic Retinopathy, Epiretinal Membranes, Macular Surgery, Macular Holes, Retinal

Detachment.

THOMAS K. KRUMMENACHER, MD Thomas K. Krummenacher, MD, received his medicaldegree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine.He interned at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, completed his ophthalmology residency at St. Louis University and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University

of Iowa, Iowa City.

APPOINTMENTS & EXAMS Appointments and Exams. Appointments may be scheduled at any our conveniently located offices located throughout Missouri and Illinois by calling 314-367-1181 or 800-888-0011 . All appointments begin with a technician, who will perform the initial testing. There will be a period of time necessary for this evaluation and subsequent dilation

of

CONTACT US — THE RETINA INSTITUTE 314.968.5117. Normal business hours are: Monday through Friday. 8:00am - 4:30 pm CST. An on-call physician is available 24/7 for emergencies. For after hour emergencies, call 314-367-1181 or 800-888-0011. Select prompt 3. Leave a brief message and a call back phone number. Emergency messages go to the on-call physician, who will return your FAQ — THE RETINA INSTITUTE Frequently Asked Questions. Click on any of the following topics to find out more information on that particular subject. Eye and Vision Questions. Appointment and Physician Questions. Emergency and Injury Questions. Insurance, Billing and Records Questions. FORMS — THE RETINA INSTITUTE Medical Records to physicians - No Charge. (Requires a signed release form.) FMLA Forms - $25.00. (No charge to surgery patients.) Attending Physician Statement - $25.00. (No charge to surgery patients.) Disability Form - $25.00. (No charge to surgery patients.) Disabled Parking Placard/Plates - No Charge. EMERITI — THE RETINA INSTITUTE Glen Johnston, MD. Paul A. Cibis, MD laid the groundwork for the practice that became The Retina Institute. Dr. Cibis came to St. Louis in the mid 1950’s where his guidance, mentoring and surgical skills established St. Louis as one of the major centers for vitreoretinal

care. He

FEES & PAYMENTS

Fees & Payments. It is the policy of The Retina Institute that your co-payment is collected upon your arrival. No Insurance or High Deductible If you do not have medical insurance or you have a high deductible, you will be expected to bring a minimum down payment of $300.00 at the time of service, or you will be required to have a credit card on file. THOMAS K. KRUMMENACHER, MD Thomas K. Krummenacher, MD, received his medicaldegree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine.He interned at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, completed his ophthalmology residency at St. Louis University and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University

of Iowa, Iowa City.

CURRENT FELLOWS

Avinash Honasoge, MD, PhD received his medical and graduate degrees from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. He did a transitional year internship at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Dr. Honasoge completed his ophthalmology residency at the Washington University School of DANIEL P. JOSEPH, MD, PHD Daniel P. Joseph, MD, PhD, received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan.He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Barnes Retina Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. BRADLEY T. SMITH, MD Bradley T. Smith, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama.He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a vitreoretinal fellowship at the Barnes Retina THE RETINA INSTITUTE The Retina Institute specializes in diseases and surgery of the retina, vitreous and macula. Recognized nationally for its high standard of patient care, the physicians of The Retina Institute have more than 175 years of combined experience. 314-367-1181 or

800-888-0011.

PATIENT PORTAL

Patient Portal. To better serve our patients, The Retina Institute allows you to view and manage your medical records. To be able to enter this secure site, you will need an identification name and password. These can only be obtained through our office. Once your identity has been verified, you may enter the portal by clicking on

the image to

OUR DOCTORS

The physicians of The Retina Institute dedicate themselves to the treatment and surgery of the retina and vitreous. They are experts in the management of many ocular diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, trauma, tumors of the eye, and vascular

occlusion.

PAY MY BILL

Pay My Bill. To pay your bill, simply click the image on the left-hand side of the screen and follow the prompts. THANK YOU. for trusting The Retina Institute with your eye care.

OUR OFFICES

For the convenience of our patients and referring physicians, the doctors of The Retina Institute travel to 15 offices throughout Missouri and Illinois with eight locations in the St. Louis Area. Appointments may also be scheduled at any of our clinics in Alton, Effingham, Glen Carbon, Mt. Vernon and Quincy in Illinois, as well as,

Farmington

OUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Our Fellowship Program. The education of retina fellows has always been an important part of the mission for The Retina Institute. The practice has trained over 100 fellows, many who consider The Retina Institute the finest institution in the country for fellowship

SABIN DANG, MD

Sabin Dang, MD, received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency at the Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Tufts New England Eye Center / Ophthalmic Consultants in Boston. Dr. Dang is

GAURAV K. SHAH, MD

gaurav k. shah, md. Gaurav Shah, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia. Areas of Interest: M. GILBERT GRAND, MD M. Gilbert grand, md. M. Gilbert Grand, MD, received his medical degree from Yale University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Washington University School of Medicine, where he also completed a vitreoretinal fellowship. Areas of Interest: Diabetic Retinopathy, Epiretinal Membranes, Macular Surgery, Macular Holes, Retinal

Detachment.

THOMAS K. KRUMMENACHER, MD Thomas K. Krummenacher, MD, received his medicaldegree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine.He interned at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, completed his ophthalmology residency at St. Louis University and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University

of Iowa, Iowa City.

THE RETINA INSTITUTE The Retina Institute specializes in diseases and surgery of the retina, vitreous and macula. Recognized nationally for its high standard of patient care, the physicians of The Retina Institute have more than 175 years of combined experience. 314-367-1181 or

800-888-0011.

PATIENT PORTAL

Patient Portal. To better serve our patients, The Retina Institute allows you to view and manage your medical records. To be able to enter this secure site, you will need an identification name and password. These can only be obtained through our office. Once your identity has been verified, you may enter the portal by clicking on

the image to

OUR DOCTORS

The physicians of The Retina Institute dedicate themselves to the treatment and surgery of the retina and vitreous. They are experts in the management of many ocular diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, trauma, tumors of the eye, and vascular

occlusion.

PAY MY BILL

Pay My Bill. To pay your bill, simply click the image on the left-hand side of the screen and follow the prompts. THANK YOU. for trusting The Retina Institute with your eye care.

OUR OFFICES

For the convenience of our patients and referring physicians, the doctors of The Retina Institute travel to 15 offices throughout Missouri and Illinois with eight locations in the St. Louis Area. Appointments may also be scheduled at any of our clinics in Alton, Effingham, Glen Carbon, Mt. Vernon and Quincy in Illinois, as well as,

Farmington

OUR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Our Fellowship Program. The education of retina fellows has always been an important part of the mission for The Retina Institute. The practice has trained over 100 fellows, many who consider The Retina Institute the finest institution in the country for fellowship

SABIN DANG, MD

Sabin Dang, MD, received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He completed his residency at the Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Tufts New England Eye Center / Ophthalmic Consultants in Boston. Dr. Dang is

GAURAV K. SHAH, MD

gaurav k. shah, md. Gaurav Shah, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia. Areas of Interest: M. GILBERT GRAND, MD M. Gilbert grand, md. M. Gilbert Grand, MD, received his medical degree from Yale University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Washington University School of Medicine, where he also completed a vitreoretinal fellowship. Areas of Interest: Diabetic Retinopathy, Epiretinal Membranes, Macular Surgery, Macular Holes, Retinal

Detachment.

THOMAS K. KRUMMENACHER, MD Thomas K. Krummenacher, MD, received his medicaldegree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine.He interned at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, completed his ophthalmology residency at St. Louis University and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University

of Iowa, Iowa City.

APPOINTMENTS & EXAMS Appointments and Exams. Appointments may be scheduled at any our conveniently located offices located throughout Missouri and Illinois by calling 314-367-1181 or 800-888-0011 . All appointments begin with a technician, who will perform the initial testing. There will be a period of time necessary for this evaluation and subsequent dilation

of

CONTACT US — THE RETINA INSTITUTE 314.968.5117. Normal business hours are: Monday through Friday. 8:00am - 4:30 pm CST. An on-call physician is available 24/7 for emergencies. For after hour emergencies, call 314-367-1181 or 800-888-0011. Select prompt 3. Leave a brief message and a call back phone number. Emergency messages go to the on-call physician, who will return your FAQ — THE RETINA INSTITUTE Frequently Asked Questions. Click on any of the following topics to find out more information on that particular subject. Eye and Vision Questions. Appointment and Physician Questions. Emergency and Injury Questions. Insurance, Billing and Records Questions. FORMS — THE RETINA INSTITUTE Medical Records to physicians - No Charge. (Requires a signed release form.) FMLA Forms - $25.00. (No charge to surgery patients.) Attending Physician Statement - $25.00. (No charge to surgery patients.) Disability Form - $25.00. (No charge to surgery patients.) Disabled Parking Placard/Plates - No Charge. EMERITI — THE RETINA INSTITUTE Glen Johnston, MD. Paul A. Cibis, MD laid the groundwork for the practice that became The Retina Institute. Dr. Cibis came to St. Louis in the mid 1950’s where his guidance, mentoring and surgical skills established St. Louis as one of the major centers for vitreoretinal

care. He

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Fees & Payments. It is the policy of The Retina Institute that your co-payment is collected upon your arrival. No Insurance or High Deductible If you do not have medical insurance or you have a high deductible, you will be expected to bring a minimum down payment of $300.00 at the time of service, or you will be required to have a credit card on file. THOMAS K. KRUMMENACHER, MD Thomas K. Krummenacher, MD, received his medicaldegree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine.He interned at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, completed his ophthalmology residency at St. Louis University and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University

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Avinash Honasoge, MD, PhD received his medical and graduate degrees from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. He did a transitional year internship at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Dr. Honasoge completed his ophthalmology residency at the Washington University School of DANIEL P. JOSEPH, MD, PHD Daniel P. Joseph, MD, PhD, received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan.He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute and a vitreoretinal fellowship at Barnes Retina Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. BRADLEY T. SMITH, MD Bradley T. Smith, MD, received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama.He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a vitreoretinal fellowship at the Barnes Retina

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The Retina Institute specializes in diseases and surgery of the retina, vitreous and macula. Recognized nationally for its high standard of patient care, the physicians of The Retina Institute have more than 175 years of combined experience. 314-367-1181 OR 800-888-0011

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The physicians of The Retina Institute are committed to providing the highest quality eye care to all of our patients. Our experienced team uses the latest medical techniques and state-of-the-art technology to preserve, restore and enhance vision. We are dedicated to our patients and the precious gift of sight. MIDWEST OPHTHALMOLOGIC SYMPOSIUM We are pleased to announce that the Midwest Ophthalmologic Symposium featuring the 36th Annual Seslen Visiting Professor Lecture will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2019 _CLICK THE IMAGE TO REGISTER FOR THE COURSE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE VIEWED BY CLICKING ON ANY OF THE TEXT._ CLICK THROUGH THE IMAGES BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT US!

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