Dr. Reshma Katira
Location
Areas of Expertise
Meet Dr. Reshma Katira
About Me
Dr. Katira is a retina specialist and vitreoretinal surgeon at The Retina Group of Washington, treating a range of retinal conditions including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease. She is known for providing compassionate, family-oriented care and for taking time to ensure patients fully understand their condition and treatment options.
Board certified in ophthalmology since 2005, Dr. Katira completed her ophthalmology residency at Rush University Medical Center and a fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center. She has been recognized as a Washingtonian Top Doctor and is actively involved in clinical research and teaching.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Katira is dedicated to community service and eye health education, having volunteered with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and the Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps, and appearing in media to discuss diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration.
Training

Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery
Georgetown University
Fellowship
General Surgery Internship
Rush University
Residency
Ophthalmology (Chief Resident)
Rush University
ResidencyDoctor of Medicine
State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY-Buffalo)
Medical SchoolHonors Program, Bachelor of Science
State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY-Buffalo)
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Dr. E.J. Weisenheimer Award for Excellence in Ophthalmology
State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY-Buffalo)
Washingtonian Top Doctor
Washingtonian
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- DC, MD, VA
- License Numbers
- MD034811, D0061437, 0101236236


