Locations and contact
I see patients at-
OHSU Casey Eye Institute Clinic, Vancouver
Address
16701 S.E. McGillivray Boulevard, 170Vancouver, Washington 9868345.6039645, -122.5012395
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OHSU Casey Eye Institute Retina Clinic, Marquam Hill
Address
545 S.W. Campus DrivePortland, Oregon 9723945.498821816159, -122.6836385
About me
Dr. Merina Thomas went to medical school at Vanderbilt University, then went on to complete her residency at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center.
Her current research interests are tele-ophthalmology, clinical informatics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in ophthalmology. Her clinical interests include age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. She is the co-vitreoretinal fellowship director, the CEI clinical informaticist and EPIC Physician Champion, and the co-chair of the CADIO (Casey Advancement in Diversity and Inclusion in Ophthalmology) committee.
Dr. Thomas enjoys discovering new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with her husband and two children.
Education and training
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- B.A., 2007, Northwestern University
- M.D., 2012, Vanderbilt School of Medicine
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Internship
- General Surgery, Atlanta Medical Center--Atlanta, GA, 2012-2013
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Residency
- Ophthalmology, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, University of Illinois at Chicago--Chicago, IL, 2013-2016
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Fellowship
- Vitreoretinal Surgery, Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan--Ann Arbor, MI, 2016-2018
- Research Fellow, Retina, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University--Baltimore, MD, 2010-2011
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Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology, 2017
Insurance
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Ratings and reviews
4.9 out of 5
Overall: 4.9 out of 5 (766 Ratings, 345 Reviews)
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