Dr. Priyatham S. Mettu
Overview
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 Endophthalmitis. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Mettu has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Cason Robbins is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Robbins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endophthalmitis. His top areas of expertise are Endophthalmitis, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.
Duke Eye Center
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 an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endophthalmitis. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.
Duke Eye Center
Vision is so intricately related to one's quality of life. Many patients who come to the Duke Eye Center are concerned that they could be going blind, but they rarely ask that question directly. It is important that my patients clearly understand their eye disease process, the risks, benefits and all treatment options so that we can make joint decisions. I try to reassure, when possible, and share the positives, such as 'their eye condition may only affect one eye' or that 'it is possible to improve their vision or prevent further visual loss'. We also discuss how other health problems or lifestyle decisions can affect their visual health. When someone has a vision threatening condition, it is my goal to ensure that they know that, as their physician, I will advise them and guide them through their treatment and the often complicated medical system. I enjoy what I do every day as part of the Duke Health family!. Dr. Fekrat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endophthalmitis. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Endophthalmitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
- Distinguished
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Mettu isDistinguished. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Advanced
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Mettu isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Mettu isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Mettu isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Mettu isExperienced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Mettu isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Mettu isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Mettu isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).