Austin Retina Associates

Austin Retina has proudly participated in clinical trials that led to the FDA approval of almost every therapy used today. Learn more about our research department here: https://lnkd.in/gPmcDPBy #research #retinaresearch #clinicaltrials #clinicalresearch #retina #retinaspecialist #austinretina #savingsight

Say hello to Dr. Robert Wong! He has been #savingsight at Austin Retina since 2011. Dr. Wong specializes in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases. He is currently the Principal Investigator for a number of nationally recognized clinical research trials involving novel pharmaceutical and surgical treatments for vitreoretinal pathology. His current research focuses on how digital medicine impacts today’s healthcare environment. He serves as Affiliate Faculty at the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas-Austin, Texas A&M Health Science Center, and in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Click the link to learn more about Dr. Wong: https://lnkd.in/g4XJ4vUK

Introducing our July Employee of the Month 🌟KaeLynne Ybarra🌟 We asked KaeLynne a few questions to help get to know her better. What do you like to do in your free time? I enjoy going to to plant stores and vinyl stores to search for any hidden gems I don't have in my little collections. I love to spend time with my family going on adventures all around Texas and trying all the best places to eat. I also enjoy sitting outside and listening to music with my partner. I also really enjoy making stamps/prints, photography, and charcoal drawing. What do you like about your job and/or Austin Retina? I love what we do for our patients. I have never worked for a company that has cared so deeply. I am surrounded by positive like minded individuals who truly want the very best for our patients. I work with such wonderful people who constantly encourage and support one another. Where did you grow up and what are some fun facts or special memories you have about that place? I grew up in Del Rio and some of my favorite memories are going out to the lake with friends and family. Along with this my grandma really enjoyed going to garage sales so we spent most mornings that way. I moved to Schertz when I was in middle school and finished out high school there. Some of my fondest memories from that chapter were spent with friends going to concerts and enjoying each other's company. If you could only bring three things with you on a deserted island, what would they be? It would have to be something that can hold tons of music, a journal w/ a pen, and something to keep contact with those I love. What is one word you would use to describe yourself? Understanding #employeeofthemonth #employeespotlight #austinretina #savingsight

Meet Andraya Chacon, she is Dr. Ghafoori's photographer and featured in our July Image of the Month in our 2024 calendar! “I love being in photography because I am able to physically see the diseases that we learn about and it helps me understand and become more familiar with the diseases we treat. It’s cool to get to take pictures all day!” Congratulations Andraya, thank you for your dedication to taking intricate photos and #SavingSight! #retinaphotographer #retinaphotography #diagnosticimaging #imageofthemonth #retina #austinretina

Join us in congratulating Dr. Storey and Dr. Wood for being recognized on the 2024 Super Doctors Rising Stars list published in the July issue of Texas Monthly! 🎉 Super Doctors identifies top doctors as selected by their peers and the independent research of MSP Communications. Only 2.5% of doctors in Texas who have been in practice for 10 years or less are named to the Rising Stars list. #superdoctorsrisingstars #superdoctors #texasmonthly #austinretina #retina #savingsight

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Austin Retina! We'll be back in the office on Friday, July 5th.

In the July Image of the Month Dr. Shelley Day Ghafoori showcases Choroidal Melanoma, the second most common type of intraocular tumor. Early detection and treatment is crucial in these cases because Choroidal Melanoma can metastasize to other parts of your body and be fatal. Watch the video to learn more about recent advances in the treatment of this rare condition. #choroidalmelanoma #retina #retinaspecialist #austinretina #savingsight

It's not too late to donate a fan! Help us support Family Eldercare Summer Fan Drive: - Our marketing team can pick up fans from our eye care colleagues - just shoot us a message! - Drop off a fan at our Austin area locations - Order at the Amazon link below and ship directly to 801 W. 38th Street, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78705. Donation deadline is July 10th! https://lnkd.in/gDRYFjgD

Introducing our 2024 Fellows! Please join us in welcoming Dr. Naomi Hasegawa, our first-year fellow, and Dr. Luca Rosignoli, our second-year fellow, as they begin seeing patients in clinic this week. And congratulations to Dr. John Fitzpatrick on commencing his second year in our fellowship program. Austin Retina’s vitreoretinal fellowship program offers a private practice setting that provides fellows not only surgical and clinical experience but also exposure to clinical research trials and the opportunity to present at national and international conferences. We are proud to train the future leaders in retina! Learn more about our vitreoretinal fellowship here: https://lnkd.in/gfDijJSt #fellowshipprogram #retinafellowship #austinretinafellowship #vitreoretinalsurgery #retina #ophthalmology #austinretina #savingsight

Introducing our 2024 Fellows! Please join us in welcoming Dr. Naomi Hasegawa, our first-year fellow, and Dr. Luca Rosignoli, our second-year fellow, as they begin seeing patients in clinic this week. And congratulations to Dr. John Fitzpatrick on commencing his second year in our fellowship program. Austin Retina’s vitreoretinal fellowship program offers a private practice setting that provides fellows not only surgical and clinical experience but also exposure to clinical research trials and the opportunity to present at national and international conferences. We are proud to train the future leaders in retina! Learn more about our vitreoretinal fellowship here: https://lnkd.in/gfDijJSt #fellowshipprogram #retinafellowship #austinretinafellowship #vitreoretinalsurgery #retina #ophthalmology #austinretina #savingsight