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Usha R. Pinninti MD

Dr. Pinninti has over 17 years of experience in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, surgical repair of retinal detachment, macular hole, epiretinal membrane and complex retinal detachments.  She serves as an editorial reviewer for Graefe’s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology.  Dr. Pinninti takes great pride in her work and focuses on excellence in the clinic and surgical outcomes, clear explanations and compassionate care.

She is an avid runner who enjoys spending time with her family and rescue dogs, exploring trails, traveling, and volunteering for animal rescues.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship Surgical Retina: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 
  • Fellowship Medical Retina: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, NC 
  • Residency Ophthalmology: The George Washington University, Washington, DC
  • Internship Internal Medicine: Georgetown Univ. Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
  • Medical School: Case Western Reserve, OH
  • Undergraduate: Wellesley College, MA

Membership in Professional Societies

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Retina Specialists
  • Schepens International Society
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