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Dr. Brittni Ashton Scruggs

Ophthalmology Retina Specialist

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Dr. Brittni Ashton Scruggs

Ophthalmology Retina Specialist

Rochester, MN

Areas of Expertise

Macular Hole Surgery
Scleral-Fixated Intraocular Lenses
Retinal Laser for Vascular Disease
Pediatric Retinal Diseases (including ROP)

About Me

Brittni A. Scruggs, MD, PhD, is a board-certified adult and pediatric vitreoretinal surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She treats complex retinal detachments, macular disease, inherited retinal disorders, and vision-threatening complications in children and adults. Dr. Scruggs completed vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the Casey Eye Institute (OHSU) after ophthalmology residency at the University of Iowa and an MD/PhD through Tulane’s Physician-Scientist Program. In clinic and the operating room, she prioritizes thoughtful counseling and personalized care plans that may include laser, anti-VEGF injections, vitrectomy, or scleral-fixated IOLs when needed. As a principal investigator with Mayo’s Retinal Regenerative Medicine Laboratory, she participates in clinical trials and translational work focused on safer, more effective gene and cell-based therapies for inherited retinal degeneration, while teaching and mentoring the next generation of ophthalmologists.

Training

  • Vitreoretinal Surgery
    Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University
    Fellowship
    2021
  • Ophthalmology
    University of Iowa, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
    Residency
    2019
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    MD (Physician Scientist Program)
    Tulane University School of Medicine
    Medical School
    2015
  • PhD (Stem Cell Therapy for Neurodegenerative Diseases)
    Tulane University – Center for Stem Cell Research & Regenerative Medicine
    Masters / PhD
    2015

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    IA, MN
  • License Numbers:
    R-10240, 68695

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