Ramiro S. Maldonado
Experienced in Optic Neuritis

Dr. Ramiro S. Maldonado

Ophthalmology
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
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Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Experienced in Optic Neuritis
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

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 Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Optic Neuritis.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Medical Retina, National Eye Institute (Maryland), Ophthalmic Genetics and Electrophysiology, National Eye Institute (Maryland)
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Call: 919-681-3937

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.

47 Total Publications

A novel missense TUBB4B variant outside of the canonical hotspot is associated with cone-rod dystrophy and sensorineural hearing loss.
A novel missense TUBB4B variant outside of the canonical hotspot is associated with cone-rod dystrophy and sensorineural hearing loss.
Journal: Ophthalmic genetics
Published: October 07, 2025
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    • Cone-Rod Dystrophy
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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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