The Best Retina Specialists in Columbia, SC
Since 2001, the retina specialists at Palmetto Retina Center (PRC) have provided exceptional retinal care to patients in Columbia, South Carolina. We utilize the latest technology, help establish new standards of care through participation in clinical research, and provide compassionate, patient-centered treatment to everyone who walks through our doors. Learn more about our physicians, their extensive accomplishments, and how to book your appointment in central South Carolina.
The Retina Specialists of PRC
At PRC, our retina specialists have decades of experience and extensive histories of academic excellence. Our robust group of doctors includes:
- Saad Y. Al-Kadhi, MD, MS
- W. Lloyd Clark, M.D.
- Barron C. Fishburne, M.D.
- Jeffrey G. Gross, M.D., FASRS
- Stephen Hypes, D.O.
- David L. Johnson, M.D.
- Nitin Nigam, M.D.
- John F. Payne, M.D.
- John A. Wells, III, M.D.
Presentations and Publications on Retinal Health
Our physicians are well-known in the retina space for their contributions to academic and clinical publications in ophthalmology. Below are a few of the publications PRC’s physicians have contributed to:
- American Journal of Ophthalmology
- British Journal of Ophthalmology
- JAMA Ophthalmology
- Journal of Investigative Dermatology
- Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy
- Ophthalmology Journal
- RETINA
- Retinal Cases and Brief Reports
- The New England Journal of Medicine
Additionally, our physicians have shared their extensive retina knowledge by presenting at world-renowned medical conferences, including:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting
- American Society of Retinal Specialists
- American Society of Retinal Specialists Annual Meeting
- Annual Macula Society Meeting
- Annual Meeting of the Retina Society
- Annual Scientific Session of The Retina Society.
- Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology Annual Meeting
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Meeting
- European Association for Vision and Research Annual Meeting
- Retina World Congress
- The Magical World of Retina
- The Retina Society Annual Scientific Meeting
On the Cutting Edge of Retina Research
At PRC, our passion for research plays a significant role in the foundation of our practice. Our doctors are heavily involved in clinical research and the pursuit of developing new and improved treatments for retinal, macular, and vitreoretinal conditions. We have participated in over 100 clinical trials, including landmark trials for Eylea and Lucentis, which have since become standards of care for many retina conditions.
Count on PRC for the Best Retina Specialist Care in Columbia
As the only specialized retina practice in central South Carolina, Palmetto Retina Center is committed to investing in the most advanced technologies and techniques while being a welcoming hub for patient-centered treatment. For more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our renowned retina specialists, contact us today.