Dr. Natario Couser
Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Natario Couser is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and clinical geneticist who provides care for patients of all ages, from infants to older adults. He is board-certified in both ophthalmology and clinical genetics, offering a unique combination of expertise for patients with inherited eye conditions. Dr.
With fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, Dr. Couser specializes in the management of eye misalignment in children and adults. His additional residency in clinical genetics allows him to integrate genetic testing and counseling into his practice, particularly for families affected by rare genetic eye disorders.
Dr. Couser’s research focuses on identifying and managing genetic eye diseases, and he has authored over 120 publications, including a textbook on ophthalmic genetic diseases. He is actively involved in clinical trials and serves on several national committees, ensuring his patients have access to the latest advancements in ophthalmic genetics and comprehensive eye care.
Training
Medical Genetics
2017UNC Medical Center
Residency
Biotechnology, MS
2013Johns Hopkins University
Masters / PhD
Pediatric Ophthalmology
2011Emory University
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
2010Howard University Hospital
Residency
MD
2006Virginia Commonwealth University
Medical School
Awards & Honors
American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) 2023 Honor Award
2023American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Dean’s Summer Research Fellowship Award
2023Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Dean’s Summer Research Fellowship Award
2022Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Dean’s Summer Research Fellowship Award
2021Virginia Commonwealth University
National Institutes of Health Pediatric LRP Award
2015National Institutes of Health
Publications & Press
The evolving role of genetics in ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Genet. 2021 Jan 12:1-4•2021Ocular manifestations in the X-linked intellectual disability syndromes
Ophthalmic Genet. 2017, Jan 23:1-12•2017The phenotype of multiple congenital anomalies- hypotonia-seizures syndrome 1: Report and review
Am J Med Genet Part A 9999A:1–6•2015Augmented Hummelsheim procedure to treat complete abducens nerve palsy
J AAPOS 2012;16(4):331-5•2012Botulinum toxin: A treatment of consecutive esotropia in children
Strabismus 2012; 20(4):158-161•2012
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- MD, VA
- License Numbers
- D0101408, 0101249717
