Dr. Kareem Sioufi

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.

Dr. William J. Carroll is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon who cares for patients with diseases of the vitreous and retina. He earned his undergraduate degree with honors from the University of Georgia and completed medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. After medical school, Dr. Carroll completed ophthalmology residency training at the Emory Eye Center and then pursued additional subspecialty training with a two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases at Northwestern University. In practice, he focuses on protecting and restoring vision through careful diagnosis, clear communication, and a personalized approach to care. His clinical work includes evaluation and treatment for retinal conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, floaters and flashes, uveitis, and retinal vascular occlusions, along with retinal procedures and treatments when needed.

Brandon Fram, MD, is a vitreoretinal surgeon who cares for people with diseases of the macula, retina and vitreous. He manages age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, retinal tears and detachments, macular holes and epiretinal membranes, and offers in-office injections and laser as well as advanced surgical repair when needed. Dr. Fram aims to make treatment plans straightforward by reviewing imaging together and explaining how each option supports vision and daily activities. Dr. Fram earned his medical degree at Mercer University School of Medicine, completed ophthalmology residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (where he served as chief resident), and finished a surgical retina fellowship at Retina and Vitreous of Texas in Houston. He welcomes new patients and referrals across the region.