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95 Columbia StreetOrlando, FL 32806
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Summary
- Jaya (Badhwar) Kumar, MD, is an ophthalmologist based in Orlando, FL, specializing in retinal disease. She graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2012. Dr. Kumar completed her residency in internal medicine at SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine and her ophthalmology residency at Duke University Hospital. She further specialized with a fellowship in surgical retina and vitreous at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She has contributed to several publications on retinal diseases, including works in prominent journals like Retina and The British Journal of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kumar has received multiple awards, including the Duke Residency Award for Excellence and the Intern of the Year from Saint Louis University.
Education & Training
Duke University HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 2012 - 2016
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2012 - 2015- Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 2012
Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2017 - 2028
OH State Medical License 2016 - 2018
NC State Medical License 2013 - 2016
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Presidential Scholarship Saint Louis University
- Intern of the Year Saint Louis University
- Alpha Sigma Nu National Jesuit Society for Scholarship, Loyalty, and Service
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Response Letter to the Editor Correspondence: Correlation of Subretinal Hyperreflective Material Morphology and Visual Acuity in Neovascular Age-related Macular Degene...Jaya B. Kumar, Sandra S. Stinnett, Jung Il Han, Glenn J. Jaffe
Retina. 2021-01-19 - 4 citationsSmall-Gauge Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Visually Significant Vitreous Floaters.Samantha Fink, Jaya B Kumar, Matthew A Cunningham
Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases. 2020-10-30 - 34 citationsCORRELATION OF SUBRETINAL HYPERREFLECTIVE MATERIAL MORPHOLOGY AND VISUAL ACUITY IN NEOVASCULAR AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION.Jaya B. Kumar, Sandra S. Stinnett, Jung I L Han, Glenn J. Jaffe
Retina. 2020-05-01
Journal Articles
- Intraoperative OCT for Uveitis-Related Vitreoretinal Surgery in the DISCOVER StudyJaya B. Kumar MD, Justis P. Ehlers MD, Sumit Sharma MD, Sunil K.Srivastava MD, Ophthalmology Retina, 10/2018
- Pneumatic Displacement of Submacular Hemorrhage with Subretinal Air and Tissue Plasminogen Activator Initial United States ExperienceSumit Sharma, MD∗, Jaya B. Kumar, MD∗, Judy E. Kim, MD, John Thordsen, MD, Pouya Dayani, MD, Michael Ober, MD, Tamer H. Mahmoud, MD, PhD, Ophthalmogy Retina, 9/26/2017
- What Vascular Changes May Tell us About Macular Edema and Disease BurdenJaya B. Kumar, Justis P. Ehlers, Retina Specialist, 9/2017
Press Mentions
2025 Finest Physicians Profile: Florida Retina InstituteDecember 1st, 2025- Colorado COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit 2021 High Despite Early Vaccination SuccessesNovember 2nd, 2021
SHRM Characteristics Impact Visual Acuity in Wet AMDAugust 14th, 2017
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Industry Relationships
- Guest Speaker, Optometric Management Symposium (OMS) SetSAILThe Optometric Management Symposium (OMS) is the premier event for clinical & business management and optical strategies. This 3.5 day conference offers a great balance of continuing education, networking opportunities and time to explore and learn the latest in the exhibit hall.2018 - Present
- Speaker at 2017 ASRS, American Society of Retina SpecialistsDr. Jaya Kumar was speaking at the 2017 American Society of Retina Specialists Meeting in Boston.2017 - Present
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