Specialty Eye Institute Welcomes William Rhoades, M.D., Vitreoretinal Specialist

Specialty Eye Institute is pleased to welcome William Rhoades, M.D. to the practice. Dr. Rhoades is a Retina Specialist that will be accepting new patients at our Adrian, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio offices for the following services: Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retina Tears and Detachments, along with other retinal conditions.

“I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Rhoades to Specialty Eye Institute. As a fellowship trained retina specialist with years of experience, Dr. Rhoades is a highly skilled surgeon who will provide patients in the greater Toledo and Adrian areas with state-of-the-art care. Equally important, he is known for his compassionate, patient-first approach,” says Jonathan Jean-Pierre, Chief Executive Officer of Specialty Eye Institute.

Dr. Rhoades spent the last four years with Associated Retinal Consultants (ARC) in Michigan. Prior to practicing with ARC, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree, with Distinction, in History and Biochemistry from the University of Michigan and his Medical Degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He completed his internship at Carney Hospital in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and residency in ophthalmology at Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts. He then went to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska and completed his Vitreoretinal Fellowship.

Dr. Rhoades is an active member of multiple societies including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, American Association of Retinal Specialists, and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He has presented nationally on various topics and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications.

Founded in 1978, Specialty Eye Institute is a multispecialty ophthalmology practice with 25 doctors in 10 locations throughout Michigan and Ohio. As the premier providers of medical eye surgery and LASIK in Mid-Michigan and Northwest Ohio, our team of board-certified ophthalmologists are committed to providing the highest quality eye care service customized to your individual needs. Our specialists provide care for: cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, keratoconus, macular degeneration, retinal tears and detachments, eye infections, and laser vision correction.

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