Dr. Jeffrey Sundstrom

Dr. Jeffrey Michael Sundstrom, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a Penn Medicine physician specializing in ophthalmology with a focus on retinal diseases. He is board certified in ophthalmology and accepts new patients of all ages, providing care at the Scheie Eye Institute. His clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of retinal conditions, leveraging his research background to offer advanced diagnostic and therapeutic options.

Dr. Sundstrom manages complex eye conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and inherited retinal diseases. He performs specialized examinations including diabetic eye exams and uses spectral domain optical coherence tomography for precise imaging. His practice is dedicated to preserving vision and addressing both common and rare retinal disorders through evidence-based approaches.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Sundstrom is actively involved in research, investigating vitreous proteomics, extracellular vesicles, and molecular mechanisms in diabetic retinopathy and ocular diseases. His contributions to scientific literature aim to improve understanding and treatment of retinal conditions, integrating laboratory discoveries with patient care.