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Nikisha Kothari, MD, Ophthalmology, Arlington, TX

NikishaAshokKothariMD

Ophthalmology Arlington, TX

Retinal Disease

Vitreoretinal Surgeon, Retina Specialist

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  • Office

    801 W Randol Mill Road
    Suite 100
    Arlington, TX 76012
    Phone+1 817-261-9625

Summary

  • I am a board certified ophthalmologist specialized in vitreoretinal surgery. I treat diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, amongst others.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2017 - 2019
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 2014 - 2017
  • Albert Einstein Medical Center
    Albert Einstein Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2013 - 2014
  • University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
    University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2017 - 2020
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2013 - 2014
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • NIH/NEI Grant Recipient Advances in Pediatric Retina, 2019

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Multicenter Study of Pediatric Macular Holes: Surgical Outcomes with Microincisional Vitrectomy Surgery  
    Kothari N, Read SP, Baumal C, Capone A, Chang E, Dresner K, Ferrone P, Nudleman E, Rao P, Sisk R, Smiddy W, Yonekawa Y, Berrocal A, Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases, 11/2019
  • Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging After Surgical Closure of Pediatric Traumatic Macular Holes  
    Kothari N. Tran K. Read SP. Berrocal AM, Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases, 1/2018
  • Branched Retinal Artery Occlusions and Susac Syndrome  
    Kothari N, Kuriyan AE, JAMA Neurology, 7/2016

Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • Sabina R. Wallach, MD, FRACP, FACP, an Oncologist with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas – Scripps Memorial Hospital L
    Sabina R. Wallach, MD, FRACP, FACP, an Oncologist with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas – Scripps Memorial Hospital LAugust 13th, 2021

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Gujarati