Dr. Maria Stunkel

Dr. Maria Stunkel is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology. She sees patients at Mercy Clinic Children's Eye Specialists in St. Louis, where she provides comprehensive eye care for children. Her care philosophy centers on treating every patient like family, a perspective that is personal to her because she has family members with the same conditions she treats. Dr. Stunkel is committed to providing the best possible care for each child and their family.

Dr. Stunkel completed her medical degree at the University of Iowa. She then completed a transitional residency at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine and an ophthalmology residency at Saint Louis University. She further specialized with a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis.

As a pediatric ophthalmologist, Dr. Stunkel diagnoses and manages a wide range of eye conditions in children, including strabismus, amblyopia, and pediatric cataracts. She is dedicated to ensuring that her young patients receive the highest quality of care in a compassionate and family-centered environment.