Pranjal Thakuria, MD
Retina Specialist
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Degeneration
- Retina Surgery
- Uveitis & Ocular Inflammation
Pranjal Thakuria, M.D., is a fellowship-trained retina specialist who brings rare dual subspecialty expertise in both uveitis and medical retina to his practice. He earned his undergraduate degree in Biology from Yale University before receiving his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Thakuria completed his internship in medicine at MetroHealth Medical Center (a Case Western Reserve affiliate) and his ophthalmology residency at Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio, where he was honored as Chief Resident. He then completed consecutive fellowships in uveitis at the Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and in medical retina at the Duke University Eye Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Fellowship
Uveitis, Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution, Medical Retina, Duke University Eye Center
residency
Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio
internship
MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University
medical school
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
undergraduate
Yale University
Professional Excellence
Dr. Thakuria specializes in the evaluation and management of complex ocular inflammatory diseases, uveitis, and the full spectrum of medical retinal conditions. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has published numerous articles on uveitis and retinal diseases, contributing meaningfully to the medical literature in both subspecialties. Recognized for his exceptional patient-centered approach, he has received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award in 2023, 2024, and 2025, three consecutive years, reflecting the trust and confidence his patients place in his care. He is an active member of both the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
My passion for treating retinal disease is rooted in the profound impact vision has on every aspect of life. I am deeply committed to providing compassionate, specialized care that preserves and restores sight for every patient who trusts me with their vision.
Pranjal Thakuria, MD
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Language
- English
Beyond the Clinic
Outside of medicine, Dr. Thakuria is an avid photographer and outdoor enthusiast who enjoys exploring the natural world with his wife and daughters. His appreciation for detail and perspective, hallmarks of both fine photography and retinal medicine, reflect a physician who brings genuine curiosity and care to everything he does. Dr. Thakuria's dual fellowship training, Yale academic foundation, and three consecutive patient experience awards speak to a specialist who is as dedicated to his patients as he is to his craft.
Recognition By Peers and Patients
Chief Resident
Summa Health System
American Society of Retina Specialists
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology
Patients
Feedback
4.7
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