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Dr. Miguel Nicolas Cruz Pimentel

Ophthalmology Retina Specialist

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Dr. Miguel Nicolas Cruz Pimentel

Ophthalmology Retina Specialist

Oklahoma City, OK

Areas of Expertise

Retina and Vitreous Diseases
Surgical Retina
Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery
Ocular Genetics
Inherited Retinal Diseases

About Me

Miguel Cruz-Pimentel, MD, is a vitreoretinal surgeon and clinical assistant professor at the Dean McGee Eye Institute. His practice spans adult and pediatric retina, with special expertise in complex surgical retina, pediatric vitreoretinal disease, ocular genetics, and care for inherited retinal conditions. Dr. Cruz-Pimentel is committed to evidence-based care and compassionate communication, and he works closely with patients and families when conditions threaten central or peripheral vision. A clinician-scientist, Dr. Cruz-Pimentel completed medical school at Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra and ophthalmology residency at Hospital Dr. Elías Santana in the Dominican Republic, where he served as chief resident. He then pursued advanced training in Canada, including a medical retina fellowship and a two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the University of Toronto, followed by a pediatric vitreoretinal surgery and ocular genetics fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children and a research fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at St. Michael’s Hospital. His work has included participation as a surgeon in gene therapy for inherited causes of blindness and research focused on retinal detachment. He welcomes referrals for challenging retinal disorders in both adults and children.

Training

  • Medical Retina
    University of Toronto — Toronto Western Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital
    Fellowship
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery
    University of Toronto — Toronto Western Hospital and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
    Fellowship
  • Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgery & Ocular Genetics
    The Hospital for Sick Children
    Fellowship
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery Research
    St. Michael’s Hospital
    Fellowship
  • Retina
    Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo / Hospital Dr. Elías Santana
    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology
    Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo / Hospital Dr. Elías Santana
    Residency
  • Medicine
    Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra
    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Lim Family Memorial Award

    University of Toronto (Residents’ Award)
    2023
  • Gillingham Fellowship

    Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology & Retina Research Foundation
    2022

Certifications & Licensure

  • Licensed In:
    OK
  • License Numbers:
    44540

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