Dr. Maria Castanos Toral
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Maria Castaños is a retina specialist at Shane Retina, dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex retinal diseases. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree as valedictorian from Universidad Iberoamericana in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, and holds ECFMG certification. Her advanced training includes a retinal imaging research fellowship, an ophthalmology residency, and a medical retina fellowship at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, one of the nation's top eye hospitals.
She manages a wide range of conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, uveitis, macular edema, macular holes, and epiretinal membranes. Dr. Castaños is actively involved in clinical research, with publications in peer-reviewed journals like Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science and presentations at conferences including ARVO and the Macula Society. She provides bilingual care in English and Spanish and sees patients at the University Parkway office in Sarasota, serving communities in Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch.
Her patient-centered approach emphasizes clear communication, personalized treatment planning using the latest imaging technologies and therapies, and close coordination with referring physicians. Patients appreciate her thorough, calm manner and commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based retinal care.
Training

Medical Retina
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Fellowship
Retinal Imaging Research
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
ResidencyDoctor of Medicine (MD)
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
Medical School
Awards & Honors
Valedictorian
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- FL
- License Numbers
- ME170793
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