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Excellence in Vitreo-Retinal Diseases and Surgery since 1979
  1. About Us / Practice Philosophy & History

Florida

We are excited to celebrate our 40th anniversary. Florida Retina Institute was founded in 1979 by James A. Staman, MD and has one of the most experienced, renowned Team of Doctors, dedicated in providing comprehensive patient care in vitreous and retinal ophthalmology, consistently recognized and selected by their peers as the Top Doctors, ranking best in the U.S. and their region.

Retina

All twelve physicians are board certified medical doctors, fellowship trained ophthalmologists, specializing in the treatment of retinal diseases, laser procedures and surgery, using state-of-the-art diagnostic testing equipment, lasers, surgical instruments, research and studies to further enhance each diagnosis, condition and treatment.

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Our Retina Services include retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, laser procedures, macular and vitreous surgery, pediatric retina and complex retinal conditions. Applying the latest advances and the most sophisticated methods in vitreo-retinal diseases and surgery, our retina specialists are focused on giving the best individual treatment plans to each patient.

Compassion and Caring

Privilege and Pleasure

Earning Your Trust and Confidence

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For 40 years our physicians and staff have proudly delivered Excellence in Vitreo-Retinal Diseases and Surgery with 19 locations throughout Central Florida, North Florida and Southeast Georgia.

Your specialized retina care provider of choice in the regions we serve.
The practice and retina specialists you tell your friends and family about.

Excellence in Vitreo-Retinal Diseases and Surgery since 1979

Our Team of Doctors

Top Doctors. Top Education. Top Hospitals.
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We strive to continuously enhance Patient Care, Knowledge, and Earn your Trust and Confidence.
Positively Vision Focused™.

From Top Left to Right
William J. Dunn, MD, FACS, CHE; Thomas A. Barnard, MD; James A. Staman, MD; Matthew A. Cunningham, MD; Benjamin J. Thomas, MD; Raul J. Moreno, MD; Abdallah M. Jeroudi, MD; Jaya B. Kumar, MD and S.K. Steven Houston III, MD.Tomas A. Moreno, MD, will be in our new September group picture.

40 Years of Excellence in Vitreo-Retinal Diseases and Surgery

1979: Founder James A. Staman, MD, incorporates the Florida Retina Institute.

1991: William J. Dunn, MD, FACS, CHE, and Raul J. Moreno, MD, join the practice.

1998: Thomas A. Barnard, MD, joins the practice.

2004: Elias C. Mavrofrides, MD, joins the practice.

2013: Matthew A. Cunningham, MD, and Jonathan A. Staman, MD, join the practice.

2015: S.K. Steven Houston III, MD, joins the practice in July.

2016: Benjamin J. Thomas, MD, joins the practice in September.

2017: Abdallah M. Jeroudi, MD, joins the practice in August.

2018: Jaya B. Kumar, MD, joins the practice in August.

2019: Tomas A. Moreno, MD, will join the practice in September.

A Word from our Patients

Dr. Cunningham, Thank you so much for seeing me in an emergency situation. I felt very much that I was in excellent hands.

Michael H.
Patient of Matthew A. Cunningham, MD

Thank you so much Dr. Barnard and Dr. Dunn and all the wonderful staff at Florida Retina for saving my vision again!

Phil T. Patient of Thomas A. Barnard, MD

Dearest Dr. Dunn, Your medical assistance on July 5, 2009, was greatly appreciated. We thank you!

Delta Air Lines Corporate Officer and Crew of Flight 1792 Patient of William J. Dunn, MD, FACS, CHE

Dr. Mavrofrides & the Best Staff in the World, Thank you for helping my mother. I will never forget your kindness you showed her.

From, Miss Beverly & Gwen J. Patient of Elias C. Mavrofrides, MD

Dear Dr. Moreno, Thank you for taking care of my eye. I was so scared. You are giving a priceless gift of sight again.

Bonnie C. Patient of Raul J. Moreno, MD

Dr. Staman and Staff, I appreciate my eye treatment and I can see better. Keep up the good work.

Robert B. Patient of James A. Staman, MD

Dear Dr. Jonathan Staman, It is always a great experience at the Florida Retina Institute with Dr. Jon.

Joe B. Patient of Jonathan A. Staman, MD