Timothy G Murray MD MBA, FACS

Cataract Related, Retinal Disease, Ocular Oncology

Physician

6705 S Red RdSte 412South Miami, FL 33143
Phone+1 305-487-7470
Fax+1 786-567-4380

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Summary

Timothy G. Murray, MD, MBA is currently the Founding Director/CEO of Ocular Oncology and Retina of Miami Florida. Dr. Murray’s early academic career was focused on the development of an integrated Ocular Oncology service at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. In 2012, Dr. Murray founded the Ocular Oncology and Retina Center in Miami, Florida. Dr. Murray continues as Tenured, Professor Emeritus in Ophthalmology and Radiation Oncology with the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Murray’s focus on founding the private Ocular Oncology and Retina Center was related to his ongoing pursuit of excellence in clinical care particularly targeted on advanced imaging and treatment technologies. Dr. Murray’s Ocular Oncology and Retina Center continues to provide International, National and Regional care for patients with life- and sight-threatening complex eye disease.
Dr. Murray’s primary focus is in ocular oncology and retinal disease. Dr. Murray has been involved in the evaluation of novel treatment approaches for ocular melanoma, retinoblastoma, vascular tumors and has utilized basic and translational laboratory studies to enhance our understanding of the molecular and pathogenetic mechanisms for tumor development. Dr. Murray’s interest in new evaluation and treatment technologies has been pivotal in the marked advancements in melanoma and retinoblastoma management in the United States and internationally.
Dr. Murray is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the combined BA/MD program in 1985, completed his Residency and Chief Residency at the University of California, San Francisco in Ophthalmology and completed both a surgical and research Fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery and ocular oncology at the Eye Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Murray expanded his health care focus when he graduated with a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in 2005.
Dr. Murray has published over 300 peer reviewed articles.

Education & Training

University of MiamiMBA, Health Care, 2003 - 2005
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1990 - 1991
Med Coll Wisconsin Affil HospsPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1989 - 1990
University of California (San Francisco)Chief Residency, Ophthalmology, 1988 - 1989
University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1986 - 1989

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1987 - Present
FL State Medical License 1991 - 2027
WI State Medical License 1989 - 2014
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top Doctors: Florida Castle Connolly, 2018
Top Doctors:South Florida Castle Connolly, 2018
America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2018

Clinical Trials

Role of Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection for the Treatment of Radiation Maculopathy Start of enrollment: 2015 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 2

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Supraorbital Vibration as an Adjuvant to Topical Anesthesia During Intravitreal Therapy.
Nicolas R Baerga, Mónica P González, Timothy G Murray, Victor M Villegas
Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases. 2026-05-19
Rare presentation of unilateral multifocal circumscribed choroidal haemangiomas.
Carolina Cruz-Wegener, Timothy Murray, Aaron Gold, Belinda Rodriguez, Judith Guillaume
Clinical & Experimental Optometry. 2026-05-01
Pediatric Radiation Retinopathy: Impact of Early Diagnosis and Targeted Treatment.
Victor M Villegas, Amaris D Rosado, Aaron S Gold, Sophia El Hamichi, Audina M Berrocal
Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases. 2026-04-15

Journal Articles

Bilateral Ocular Manifestations of Aggressive Cutaneous Metastatic Melanoma.
Cebulla CM, Alegret A, Feun L, Markoe AM, Hess DJ, Murray TG, Retinal Cases Brief Reports. 2008;2(4):286-288
Echographic Localization of Periocular Carboplatin for Advanced Retinoblastoma.
Alegret AM; Cebulla CM, Dubovy SR, Mutapcic L, Hess DJ, Murray TG, Retinal Cases Brief Reports
Photodynamic Therapy And Vitrectomy For A Large Optic Nerve Hemangioma With Neovascularization and Retinal Detachment: A Clinicopathologic Correlation.
Alegret AM, Cebulla CM, Dubovy SR, Mutapcic L, Hess DJ, Murray TG, Retinal Cases Brief Reports

Books/Book Chapters

Chapter: Management of intraocular tumors.
Harbour JW, Murray TGEditors: Albert D.
Chapter: Complications of enucleation surgery. COMS Report 2.
COMS GroupEditors: Franklin RM.Kugler Publications, New York
Chapter: Ocular ferromagnetic hyperthermia.
Page 473 - 478Murray TG, Mieler WF, Steeves RAEditors: Bornfeld N, Gragoudas ES, Hopping W, Lommatzsch PK, Wessing A, Zografos L.Kugler Publications, West Germany

Abstracts/Posters

Blood Vessel Maturation in Human Uveal Melanoma: Spatial Configuration of Endothelial Vessel Maturation and Neovasculature and Its Impact on Ocular Treatment.
Pina Y, Cebulla CM, Murray TG, Alegret A, Dubovy S, Boutrid H, Feuer W, Jockovich ME, Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sc 48: Abstract nr E- 4780
Uveal Melanoma Cell-Based Vaccines Activate CD4+ T Lymphocytes That Cross-React With Primary and Metastatic Uveal Melanoma Cells.
Bosch JJ, Iheagwara UK, Murray TG, Lotem M, Ksander BR, Ostrand-Rosenberg S, Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sc 48: Abstract nr E- 1945
Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor Expression in Retinoblastoma Progression and Survival.
Cebulla CM, Jockovich ME, Pina Y, Alegret A, Boutrid H, Hackam A, Feuer W, Murray TG, Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sc 48: Abstract nr E- 3987

Authored Content

AAO 2023 Retina Subspecialty Day: Looking to the FutureOctober 2023
Advances in Vitreoretinal Surgical Training at AAOOctober 2019
I've Been a Vitreoretinal Surgeon for 30 Years. Surgery Is a Lifelong Learning EndeavorOctober 2019