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Ninel Z. Gregori, M.D.

Ninel Z. Gregori, M.D.

Department:

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Ophthalmology

Ninel Z. Gregori, M.D.

Roles

  • Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
  • Chief of Ophthalmology Section at Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  • Biography

    Ninel Gregori, M.D., is a professor of clinical ophthalmology and chief of ophthalmology at the Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. She specializes in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular diseases and dystrophies, retinal diseases and dystrophies, complications of cataract surgery, intraocular lens implant dislocation, Argus II retinal prosthesis, and gene therapy. She has served as a leading surgeon in multiple gene therapy and retinal prostheses clinical trials.

    Dr. Gregori is also a current member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Retina Society, the Macula Society, the American Society of Retina Specialists, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), and the Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists. She is well published with over 70 peer-reviewed publications and has delivered over 100 peer-reviewed presentations at various major ophthalmology conferences in the USA and abroad, including numerous surgical papers and talks.

    Dr. Gregori recently received a Certificate of Appreciation for her service from the American Board of Ophthalmology, an Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists. In the past, she also received the Michael R. Redmond, MD Outstanding Young Ophthalmologist Award from the Florida Society of Ophthalmology. This annual award recognizes a Florida-based ophthalmologist under the age of 40 who has demonstrated organizational leadership, service, competence and devotion to the high ethical and professional standards.
  • Education & Training

    Education

    • 2001
      University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
      MD
    • 1996
      University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
      Other, Biochemistry

    Post Graduate Training

    • 2007
      Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
      Fellowship, Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery
    • 2005
      Bascom Palmer Eye Institute / Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
      Residency, Ophthalmology
    • 2002
      University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT
      Internship, Internal Medicine-Ophthalmology
    • 1999
      University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah
      Other, Medical Students from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute

    Licensures and Certifications

    • American Board of Ophthalmology
  • Honors & Awards

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    • Teaching Interests

      Dr. Gregori enjoys training ophthalmology residents and retina fellows in the clinic and operating room. She serves as a mentor to undergraduate students interested in medicine and medical students aspiring to pursue ophthalmology residency. She was awarded Professor of the Year Teaching Award by the Bascom Palmer residents in 2009, the Michael R. Redmond, MD Outstanding Young Ophthalmologist Leadership Award from the Florida Society of Ophthalmology in 2013, American Society of Retina Specialists Senior Honor Award and AAO Achievement Award in 2017.
    • Research Interests

      Dr. Gregori’s primary research interests are in the area of gene therapy, stem cell transplantation, and artificial vision. She specializes in the management of cataract surgery complications, retinal detachment, macular surgery, retina laser surgery, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
    • Publications

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      • Professional Activities

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