Dr. Rebecca Soares

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Springfield, MA

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
  • Wills Eye Hospital

    Ophthalmology

    Wills Eye Hospital

    Residency
  • Emory University School of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine (MD)

    Emory University School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Emory University

    Master of Public Health (MPH)

    Emory University

    Masters / PhD
  • Yale University

    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

    2021

    Retina Society

  • Annual Wills Eye Conference McDonald Award

    2021

    Wills Eye Conference

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
MA, PA
License Numbers
292078, MD469774

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