Dr. Todd J. Purkiss, MD, PhD, Ophthalmologist | Retina Specialist
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Dr. Todd J. Purkiss, MD, PhD

Ophthalmologist | Retina Specialist

5/5(16)
120 N Eagle Creek Dr 500 Lexington KY, 40509
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About

Dr. Todd J. Purkiss, MD, PhD is a top Ophthalmologist | Retina Specialist in Louisville, KY. His interest in ophthalmology, and retina in particular, began when he was in graduate school studying how the human visual system processes information. Following his PhD, Dr. Purkiss attended medical school, finishing in the top 10% of his class. After completing an internship in internal medicine, he pursued a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Louisville capped off by a fellowship in medical retina at the prestigious Duke Eye Center. Dr. Purkiss has been evaluating and treating diseases of the retina and vitreous in the Louisville area since 2009. He is currently a partner in Retina Associates of Kentucky, the largest retina subspecialty group in Kentucky and one of the largest in the region. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Purkiss oversees numerous clinical trials within the practice in his role as Vice President of Research.

Education and Training

University of Tennessee BA 1994

University of Louisville PhD 2000

University of Louisville MD 2004

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Macular degeneration, Diabetic eye disease, Retinal vascular occlusions, Retinal tears/detachments, Uveitis

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Professor University of Louisville 2009 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Society of Retina Specialists 
  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • Duke Eye Center, Medical Retina    2008

Treatments

  • Intravitreal injection, Laser photocoagulation, Photodynamic therapy, Pneumatic retinopexy

Internships

  • University of Louisville Hospital System, Internal Medicine

Fellowships

  • Duke University Eye Center, Medical Retina

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists

Professional Affiliations

  • American Board of Ophthalmology

Areas of research

At any given time, Retina Associates of Kentucky has numerous active clinical trials covering various retinal diseases. Please check our website for details (www.retinaky.com).

Dr. Todd J. Purkiss, MD, PhD's Practice location

Retina Associates of Kentucky

120 N Eagle Creek Dr 500 -
Lexington, KY 40509
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New patients: 800-627-2020
www.retinaky.com

Retina Associates of Kentucky

6420 Dutchmans Pkwy Suite 70 -
Louisville, KY 40205
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New patients: 800-627-2020
www.retinaky.com

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