Usha R Pinninti MD
Retinal Disease
Vitreoretinal Surgeon at University Retina Associates
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1213 Hermann Dr, Suite 540University Retina AssociatesHouston, TX 77004
Phone+1 832-413-3684
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Summary
- Dr. Usha Pinninti is an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX and is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. She received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and has been in practice 14 years. She also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. She specializes in retinal disease and is experienced in traction retinal detachment, vitreoretinal disease, and uveitis and ocular immunology.
Education & Training
Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2012
George Washington UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 2004 - 2007
Washington Hospital CenterInternship, Preliminary Year, 2003 - 2004
Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 2003
University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Medical Retina
Certifications & Licensure
WA State Medical License 2024 - 2025
TX State Medical License 2010 - 2024
DC State Medical License 2012 - 2016
MD State Medical License 2012 - 2015
VA State Medical License 2009 - 2014
NC State Medical License 2007 - 2011
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsLong-term risk of glaucoma after encircling scleral buckle.Usha Pinninti, Alice R. McPherson, Petros E. Carvounis
Retina. 2015-06-01 - Acute severe visual loss and a brainstem mass.Annal D. Meleth, Usha Pinninti, Robert E. Coffee, Petros E. Carvounis
Lancet. 2012-11-17 - 59 citationsOcular complications associated with the use of cosmetic contact lenses from unlicensed vendorsThomas L. Steinemann, Usha Pinninti, Loretta B. Szczotka, Richard A. Eiferman, Francis W. Price
Eye & Contact Lens. 2003-10-01
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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