About Dr. Zafrullah
Nabeel U. Zafrullah, M.D., is a fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases affecting the retina, macula, and vitreous. A Tampa Bay native, Dr. Zafrullah completed both his undergraduate and medical education at the University of South Florida. He remained at USF for his ophthalmology residency before completing advanced fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
During his vitreoretinal fellowship, Dr. Zafrullah developed extensive surgical experience in the management of retinal detachments and other complex vitreoretinal disorders. His surgical training included hundreds of primary vitrectomy procedures as well as extensive experience with scleral buckle surgery, complex retinal detachment repair, macular surgery, secondary intraocular lens procedures, and management of complicated anterior and posterior segment cases.
Dr. Zafrullah treats the full spectrum of retinal disease, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, retinal vein occlusions, vitreous hemorrhage, posterior vitreous detachment, and
other disorders of the retina and vitreous. His treatments include intravitreal injections, retinal laser procedures, pneumatic retinopexy, vitrectomy, scleral buckle surgery, and complex retinal detachment repair.
Dr. Zafrullah is committed to providing highly individualized retinal care while ensuring patients understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and the reasoning behind their care. He emphasizes clear communication and helps patients feel informed and comfortable when making decisions about potentially vision-threatening conditions.
In addition to English, Dr. Zafrullah speaks Spanish, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi, allowing him to communicate directly with patients from a wide variety of backgrounds.
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