I’m a retina specialist who takes care of patients who have problems with the back of the eye. When a patient comes to see me, I like getting to know them and their history, so that I can tailor their treatment. My patients come from a variety of different backgrounds, so I find that I often learn as much from them as they do from me. Everybody has a different story and I very much like to learn about the patients to whom I provide care. Duke is a great place at which to work and from which to seek treatment because it’s a very collaborative institution. Everyone works together to do what’s best for the patient. Outside of work, I like to spend as much time as possible with my family. I also enjoy cooking, playing sports and watching sports. Dr. Jaffe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

David Browning is an Ophthalmologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Browning is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Browning is currently accepting new patients.

I am a retina specialist, and in this role, I treat patients who have problems with the back of the eye. My practice is focused on injection and laser-based treatment in the clinic, as well as complex surgical cases in the operating room. I treat conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusion, macular edema, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, vitreomacular traction, secondary intraocular lens placement, and complex retinal detachments, among others. I truly enjoy the science behind treating retinal disease and helping patients optimize their visual potential. Many of the conditions I take care of require ongoing treatment and office visits, and one of my favorite things about my job is getting to know my patients and their families during these visits. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, running, and traveling. Dr. Borkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

I am a Duke vitreoretinal surgeon and Moorfields uveitis trained ophthalmologist, specializing in patients with complex medical and surgical problems of the back of the eye, known as the retina, as well as patients with inflammation in the eye or uveitis. I use the latest diagnostic and therapeutic methods along with a collaborative team effort with colleagues across Duke Eye Center and the Duke Rheumatology and Immunology division to develop the optimum treatment plans for patients with uveitis. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with the family, traveling, watching sports, and landscape photography. Dr. Grewal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

Steven Ferguson is a General Surgeon in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Ferguson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Cellulitis. Dr. Ferguson is currently accepting new patients.

Carol Rupe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Dr. Rupe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Andrew Antoszyk is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Antoszyk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Antoszyk is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth Bonfield is an Ophthalmologist in Marion, North Carolina. Dr. Bonfield is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Bonfield is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mills River, North Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Bronchitis. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Cousins is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Cousins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Cousins is currently accepting new patients.

Ronald Caldwell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Arden, North Carolina. Dr. Caldwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).

Arghavan Almony is an Ophthalmologist in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Almony is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Almony is currently accepting new patients.

Sally Ong is an Ophthalmologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Ong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Her top areas of expertise are Coats Disease, Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Ong is currently accepting new patients.

Philip Mitchell is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Burnsville, North Carolina. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL), Werner Syndrome, and Progeria. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

As a medical retina specialist, I am passionate about providing state-of-the-art care to patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and other macular diseases. I approach each patient as an individual and strive to provide care that addresses his or her unique needs and goals. For each of my patients, I carefully consider exam findings and results of advanced retinal imaging studies and use this information to design a personalized treatment strategy. In my role as a physician, I enjoy most the enduring relationships that I build with patients and their families, and the opportunities that I have to make a lasting positive impact on their lives. In addition to patient care, I maintain an active clinical and laboratory research program. I am actively involved in clinical trials of new treatments for age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and in studies of new imaging technologies for improved diagnosis and monitoring of macular diseases. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and children. Dr. Mettu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

I am an ophthalmologist dedicated to the study of retinal diseases in children and adults with special passion for genetics and inherited eye disorders. I was born and raised in Ecuador, where my father, one of the first retina specialist in the country, motivated me to do research to find cures for untreatable conditions. I am truly happy to have the opportunity to serve patients with retinal diseases and strive to provide the best care possible. Dr. Maldonado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

I am an ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of medical conditions affecting the retina, including macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, macular edema, and other macular diseases. I believe that no two patients are exactly alike. For each of my patients, I carefully consider exam findings, imaging, and patient needs and preferences to create a customized treatment plan. In addition to patient care, I study the biology, diagnosis and treatment of macular edema, and I am involved in basic laboratory science, ocular imaging analysis and clinical trials of new medications. I think that my time in clinic drives my research and that the insights gained from my research keep me at the cutting edge of diagnosis and treatment strategies for my patients. Outside of work I spend as much time as possible outdoors with my wife and daughter. In whatever time is left I can be found exploring western North Carolina on my mountain bike. Dr. Allingham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

I am a clinician-scientist and retinal ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the retina, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion and many other retinal and macular pathologies. I practice very patient oriented medicine, and treat each and every patient the way I would like to be treated by the physician. I practice evidence-based medicine, but I tailor diagnostic and treatment modalities according to each individual, because no two patients are alike. I make myself available for contacting with any questions or concerns. Dr. Hadziahmetovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Her top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), and Vitrectomy.

Omar Punjabi is an Ophthalmologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Punjabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Punjabi is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Thomas Gross has served the families of Mooresville since 1989. He has extensive experience in managing chronic illnesses. He is one of the leading providers for FAA Physicals in NC and has cared for a broad range of injuries including those related to work. He enjoys seeing patients in the hospital, in the office and at the nursing home. When not in the office, Dr. Gross stays busy by running and spending time with family, including three grandchildren. He is also an avid pilot and travels when he can. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Tracheitis, and Hypertension.