Dr. Anindya Samanta

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
El Paso, TX

Areas of Expertise

Macular Hole Surgery
Ocular Trauma Related to the Retina
Uveitis and Ocular Inflammation
Retinal Imaging and Monitoring

About Me

Dr. Anindya Jay Samanta is a vitreoretinal surgeon dedicated to helping patients preserve and restore sight with clear communication and thoughtful, individualized care. Raised in Houston, he earned a B.S. in Cell Biology & Biochemistry from Rice University and completed medical school at the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in El Paso, where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha. He then pursued ophthalmology residency at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, serving as chief resident, followed by advanced fellowship training in vitreoretinal disease and surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. After fellowship, Dr. Samanta returned to the Borderplex to join Southwest Retina Consultants, where he cares for the full spectrum of medical and surgical retina conditions. His academic interests include retinal imaging, eye care for people experiencing homelessness, and home-based vision assessment; he has presented nationally and received recognition for this work. Outside the clinic, he enjoys cheering on the Houston Rockets and time with his pets.

Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery

    Baylor College of Medicine

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

    Residency
  • Medical Doctor (MD)

    Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Rice University

    BS, Cell Biology & Biochemistry

    Rice University

    Undergraduate

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
NM, TX
License Numbers
MD2025-0504, U4917

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