Dr. Alexander Bottini
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Alexander Bottini is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous. A St. Louis native, he earned his undergraduate degree from Yale and completed medical school and internship at Emory University. He went on to residency at New York University, serving as chief resident, and completed a vitreoretinal fellowship at The Retina Institute in St. Louis.
Dr. Bottini treats chronic, sight-threatening retinal conditions with a calm, empathetic approach. He offers advanced intravitreal injection therapies, office-based lasers, and state-of-the-art microsurgery tailored to each person’s needs. Patients appreciate his clear explanations and focus on practical next steps, whether managing a long-term condition or recovering vision after an urgent retinal problem.
Training
Vitreoretinal Surgery
The Retina Institute (St. Louis, MO)
Fellowship
Ophthalmology (Chief Resident)
New York University School of Medicine
Residency
Medical Doctor (MD)
Emory University School of Medicine
Medical School
BA
Yale University
Undergraduate
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- GA, MO
- License Numbers
- 87920, 2019014155
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