Robert M. Carroll, MD
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Fellowship-Trained Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Dr. Robert M. Carroll is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon. He specializes in all aspects of medical retina care, including care for diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and posterior uveitis as well as surgical repair of retinal detachment, macular holes, and complex diabetic pathology.
Born and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Carroll completed his undergraduate degree with honors at the University of Notre Dame and earned his medical degree from Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He completed his internship at the Department of Medicine at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia prior to his residency in ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai in New York, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Carroll then completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the Scheie Eye Institute of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was awarded the Fellow Excellence in Teaching Award.
Dr. Carroll is trained in the latest methods of diagnosing and treating retinal diseases, including intravitreal injections, laser surgery, subretinal injection, and ultra-widefield retinal imaging. He is published in several ophthalmology journals and has been honored for his presentations, both local and nationwide, by organizations such as the Atlantic Coast Retina Club and the Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology. An Eagle Scout, Dr. Carroll prides himself on humbly serving his patients by putting their needs first in the preservation and restoration of their vision.
Dr. Carroll is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists. He enjoys cooking, spending Saturdays in the fall watching Notre Dame football, and exploring the restaurant scene of Philadelphia.
Schedule your appointment with Dr. Carroll at Philadelphia Retina Associates by calling (215) 335-3088 or request your appointment now. If you are a physician, optometrist, or other medical provider and would like to refer a patient to Dr. Carroll or any of our ophthalmologists, feel free to call or use our secure patient referral form.
