Dr. Rebecca Soares
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Rebecca Soares is a vitreoretinal surgeon dedicated to the medical and surgical care of retinal diseases, with a focus on compassionate, state-of-the-art treatment. She graduated summa cum laude from Yale University and earned her MD and MPH magna cum laude from Emory University School of Medicine. Her postgraduate training includes an internal medicine internship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital, and a vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital Mid Atlantic Retina.
Dr. Soares specializes in managing conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, macular puckers, and retinal detachments. She utilizes advanced therapies including anti-VEGF injections, laser procedures, and small-incision vitrectomy, aiming to combine technical excellence with clear patient communication and supportive follow-up.
Beyond clinical practice, she is an active researcher with numerous peer-reviewed publications and has received national honors like the Retina Society’s Fellowship Research Award. Dr. Soares has led public health initiatives such as the Pediatric Vision Screening program and the Farmworker Vision Project, demonstrating her commitment to improving eye health in underserved communities.
Training
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Wills Eye Hospital / Mid Atlantic Retina
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
Wills Eye Hospital
Residency
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Emory University School of Medicine
Medical School
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Emory University
Masters / PhD
Bachelor of Arts
Yale University
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Election to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Alpha Omega Alpha
Anne Elizabeth and Harper Gaston Service Scholarship
Emory University School of Medicine
Retina Society’s Fellowship Research Award
2021Retina Society
Annual Wills Eye Conference McDonald Award
2021Wills Eye Conference
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- MA, PA
- License Numbers
- 292078, MD469774
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