For Central Florida Patients
Our Team of Doctors
Jaya B. Kumar, M.D.
Board-Certified, Fellowship Trained
Vitreoretinal Specialist
Diplomates, American Board of Ophthalmology
Diplomates, National Board of Medical Examiners
Positively Vision Focused™
Education
Honors Bachelor of Science, Saint Louis University
Doctorate of Medicine, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
Internship in Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University
Ophthalmology Residency, Duke University, Durham, NC
Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
Assocations and Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Retina Specialists
Women in Ophthalmology
Women in Retina
Florida Medical Association
Florida Society of Ophthalmology
Vit-Buckle Society
Central Florida Association of Physicians from the Indian Subcontinent
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center
Rinehart Surgery Center, Orlando Health Lake Mary
AdventHealth Altamonte Springs
Twin Lakes Surgery Center, Halifax Health Medical Center, Daytona Beach
Honors and Awards
Alpha Omega Alpha AOA Honor Medical Society
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Society for Scholarship, Loyalty, and
Service
Duke Residency Award for Excellence in Clinical Care, Ethics, and
Research
American Medical Women’s Association Achievement Award for
Academic Performance
Presidential Scholarship, Saint Louis University
Research and Educational Experience
Dr. Jaya Kumar has participated in numerous research projects with particular interest in ophthalmic imaging and retinal disease.
Dr. Kumar has presented at national conferences and authored several peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. In addition to research, she has a passion for medical education, having
served on several curriculum committees and wellness training programs for physicians.
Fellow of the ASRS
Dr. Jaya Kumar received the Fellow of The American Society of Retina Specialists (FASRS) designation! The FASRS is awarded based on criteria that recognize members in good standing who have demonstrated consistent commitment to the Society, ASRS, expertise in the management of vitreoretinal disorders, and the highest ethical and professional standards.
About Jaya B. Kumar, MD, FASRS
Dr. Jaya B. Kumar, MD, FASRS, joined Florida Retina Institute in August 2018, has received the honorable Fellow of the American Society of Retina Specialists (FASRS) designation and has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2024. A passionate advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, Dr. Kumar and her family—alongside a large group of FRI team members—participate annually in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Walk in Baldwin Park, Florida.
Personal
Dr. Jaya B. Kumar enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, traveling, and exploring new cultures. She has been a leader in health outreach and mentorship programs, and continues to pursue these interests.
