Location
Areas of Expertise
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
FellowshipMedicine Internship
University of Texas Branch at Galveston
ResidencyOphthalmology
Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Texas A&M College of Medicine
Residency
Physics
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Masters / PhD
Medicine
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Medical School
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


