Dr. Manuel Paez Escamilla

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
West Columbia, SC

Areas of Expertise

Retinal Tears and Detachments
Retinal Vein and Artery Occlusions
Uveitis Affecting the Retina
Pediatric Retinal Disorders
Intravitreal Injection Therapy

About Me

Dr. Manuel A. Páez Escamilla is a vitreoretinal surgeon at Palmetto Retina Center who cares for patients with the full spectrum of medical and surgical retina conditions. Born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, he graduated summa cum laude from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine and went on to broad, binational training spanning Mexico, the United States, and Canada. He completed an ocular oncology research/clinical fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, a year of general surgery training at UT Southwestern, an ophthalmology residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and the McGill Surgical Retina Fellowship in Montréal. Earlier in his career, he also trained at Guadalajara’s Civil Hospital, where he participated in international research and earned recognition for scientific presentations. Dr. Páez Escamilla has earned the FICO designation after passing the ICO Basic, Clinical, and Advanced examinations with merit and is board certified in both Mexico and the United States. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and French and enjoys fitness, exploring new cuisines, and time with his wife. His practice combines meticulous surgery, evidence-based care, and a warm, bilingual bedside manner for patients across the Columbia, South Carolina region.

Training

  • McGill University

    Surgical Retina

    McGill University

    Fellowship
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Ocular Oncology Research/Clinical

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Residency
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

    General Surgery (Preliminary Year)

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

    Residency
  • Ophthalmology

    Civil Hospital of Guadalajara

    Residency
  • School of Medicine

    Autonomous University of Guadalajara

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • ASCRS Resident Excellence Award

    American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

  • Heed Resident Retreat Selection

    Heed Ophthalmic Foundation

  • Best Abstract Award

    World Ophthalmology Congress

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
SC
License Numbers
95389

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