Dr. Rithwick Rajagopal

Dr. Rithwick Rajagopal is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in retina diseases at Washington University Physicians. His clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and management of diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusions, retinal detachments, ocular trauma, macular pucker, and macular hole surgery. Patients seek his care for complex retinal conditions that require precise medical and surgical intervention.

As a professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, Dr. Rajagopal is actively involved in research focused on the pathogenic mechanisms of diabetic retinopathy and neuronal damage in diabetes mellitus. This academic commitment informs his clinical practice, ensuring he incorporates the latest evidence-based approaches to patient care.

Patient feedback highlights Dr. Rajagopal's compassionate and thorough approach, with many noting his ability to listen carefully, explain treatment plans clearly, and restore eyesight effectively. His high patient satisfaction ratings reflect a dedication to excellence in both surgical outcomes and patient-centered communication.