Dr. Jose Echegaray

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Dr. Jose Echegaray

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Altamonte Springs, FL

Areas of Expertise

Diabetic Retinopathy

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Retinal Detachment Repair

Epiretinal Membrane

Vitreomacular Traction

Macular Holes

About Me

Dr. Jose J. Echegaray is a board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon and the founder and director of Retina Consultants of Orlando. He cares for the full spectrum of macular and retinal disease—from diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration to retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and ocular tumors—and offers both advanced injections and complex microsurgery. Dr. Echegaray completed undergraduate training in Neurosciences at the University of Pennsylvania, earned his medical degree with honors from Ponce Health Sciences University, and pursued research training in ocular immunology and ocular pathology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Puerto Rico, an ophthalmic oncology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, and a two-year vitreoretinal diseases and surgery fellowship at Bascom Palmer. He has published widely, serves as Ocular Oncology Section Editor for Current Ophthalmology Reports, and remains active in teaching. Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Echegaray is known for compassionate, detail-oriented care and for helping each patient understand their condition and plan with confidence.

Training

Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (University of Miami Miller School of Medicine)
Fellowship
Ophthalmic Oncology
Cleveland Clinic
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Residency
Medical Doctor (MD)
Ponce Health Sciences University
Medical School
BA, Neurosciences
University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

Award of Excellence
Retina Service, University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In:
FL
License Numbers:
ME136587

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