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Dr. Ajay Kuriyan
Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist
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Dr. Ajay Kuriyan
Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Areas of Expertise
Retinal Vein Occlusions
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
About Me
Dr. Ajay E. Kuriyan is a board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon at Mid Atlantic Retina and a member of the Retina Service at Wills Eye Hospital. He cares for the full spectrum of medical and surgical retina disease, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, retinal vein occlusions, and uveitis. Patients value his clear explanations, collaborative decision-making, and steady operative skill.Dr. Kuriyan earned his Doctor of Medicine with academic distinction and honors in research from the University of Rochester, followed by internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center and both ophthalmology residency (Chief Resident) and retina fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He serves as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. An innovative clinician-scientist, he performed the first Argus retinal prosthesis implant in New York State and reported the first use of pre-retinal amniotic membrane for refractory macular holes. His research focuses on improving surgical outcomes, including new approaches for proliferative vitreoretinopathy, and he is an active investigator in collaborative clinical trials. Dr. Kuriyan is widely recognized with honors from ASRS and AAO and is committed to compassionate, evidence-based care.
Training
RetinaBascom Palmer Eye InstituteFellowship
OphthalmologyBascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency
Doctor of Medicine (MD)University of RochesterMedical School
Biology and Health and Society (Honors)University of RochesterUndergraduate
Awards & Honors
ASRS Presidential Award
American Society of Retina SpecialistsASRS Senior Honor Award
American Society of Retina SpecialistsAAO Secretariat Award
American Academy of OphthalmologyHeed Fellowship
Alpha Omega Alpha
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Evangelos S. Gragoudas Award
Ophthalmology Management Top 40 Under 40
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctor
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:DE, NJ, PA
- License Numbers:C1-0013330, 25MA10681700, MD468627


