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Dr. Karina Esquenazi
Ophthalmology
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Dr. Karina Esquenazi
Ophthalmology
Coral Gables, FL
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Karina Esquenazi is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who cares for adults with cataract and glaucoma. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida and her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine, where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. After an internal medicine internship at Lincoln Hospital in New York City, she completed ophthalmology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, serving as chief resident. She then pursued subspecialty fellowship training in glaucoma at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, consistently ranked among the nation’s top eye hospitals.
Dr. Esquenazi offers a full spectrum of cataract and glaucoma care, from laser and dropless cataract surgery to minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and traditional procedures when needed. She emphasizes clear communication and individualized plans that match each patient’s goals, whether that means reducing eye-drop burden or maximizing spectacle independence. Patients appreciate her warm, attentive approach and the time she takes to explain findings, options, and expected recovery. Outside of clinic and surgery, she enjoys travel and time with family—and brings that same grounded, human touch to every visit.
Training
GlaucomaBascom Palmer Eye InstituteFellowship- OphthalmologyMount Sinai HospitalResidency
- Medical Doctor (MD)Boston University School of MedicineMedical School
Undergraduate StudiesUniversity of FloridaUndergraduate
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:FL
- License Numbers:ME155062


