Dr. Martin Mainster

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Kansas City, KS
(913) 588-5000

Location

3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160

Areas of Expertise

Retinal Laser Surgery
Intraocular Lens Implantation
Macular Disorders
Retinal Disorders
Vitreous Disorders
Solar Retinopathy
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About Me

Dr. Martin Mainster is an ophthalmologist at the University of Kansas Medical Center specializing in the medical and surgical management of retina and vitreous disorders, including macular disease. He has contributed to innovations such as UV-protective intraocular lenses used in cataract surgery and aspheric contact lenses for retinal examination. Patients can expect comprehensive care for conditions affecting the retina and vitreous, including retinal laser surgery and vitreoretinal procedures.

Dr. Mainster is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He completed his medical training at the University of Texas Medical Branch and a vitreoretinal fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. With a background in physics and aerospace research, he brings a unique perspective to patient care.

Training

  • Medical and surgical management of retina and vitreous disease

    Retina Associates, Schepens Retina Foundation and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School

    Fellowship
  • Medicine Internship

    University of Texas Branch at Galveston

    Residency
  • Ophthalmology

    Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Texas A&M College of Medicine

    Residency
  • North Carolina State University at Raleigh

    Physics

    North Carolina State University at Raleigh

    Masters / PhD
  • University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

    Medicine

    The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

    Medical School
  • North Carolina State University at Raleigh

    Physics

    North Carolina State University at Raleigh

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Faculty Member of the Year Teaching Award

    University of Kansas

  • Honor Award

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Senior Achievement Award

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Fellowship

    Ford Foundation

  • Fellowship

    National Science Foundation

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
KS
License Numbers
04-20748