About Dr. Abou-Samra
Abdullah Abou-Samra, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the retina, macula, and vitreous.
Dr. Abou-Samra has deep roots in the Tampa Bay area. He completed his undergraduate and medical education at the University of South Florida before completing his ophthalmology residency at the University of Virginia. He then pursued advanced subspecialty training in vitreoretinal surgery through The Retina Group of Washington in affiliation with Georgetown University and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
His fellowship training provided extensive exposure to both common and highly complex retinal disease, including retinal detachment, diabetic eye disease, macular disorders, retinal vascular disease, vitreous hemorrhage, and complicated vitreoretinal surgical cases.
Dr. Abou-Samra provides comprehensive treatment for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, retinal vein occlusions, vitreous hemorrhage, posterior vitreous detachment, and other diseases of the retina and vitreous. Treatments include intravitreal injections, retinal laser therapy, pneumatic retinopexy, vitrectomy, scleral buckle surgery, and complex retinal detachment repair.
In addition to his clinical and surgical training, Dr. Abou-Samra has participated in ophthalmic research, including research involving emerging treatments for geographic atrophy associated with age-related macular degeneration. He has also been involved in physician advocacy efforts focused on issues affecting ophthalmology and specialty medicine.
Dr. Abou-Samra is committed to combining advanced retinal and surgical care with thoughtful communication and careful explanation of treatment options. His goal is to ensure patients understand their condition and feel confident in the decisions surrounding their care.
In addition to English, Dr. Abou-Samra speaks Arabic, allowing him to communicate directly with Arabic-speaking patients and families.
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