Retina and Vitreous Center

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Retina & Vitreous Health Care Team

Your physician, eye care specialist, ophthalmologist or optometrist has referred you to us for specialized eye care.

Our full-time retina specialists -- Dr. William Rodden, Dr. Christine R. Gonzales, and Dr. Nancy Kunjukunju -- are fully trained M.D. ophthalmologists who have completed additional training in vitreoretinal surgery.They regularly perform medical and laser surgeries using the latest techniques, and they continue to participate in national studies and medical seminars to stay at the forefront of surgical breatkthroughs, new technology, and cutting-edge medical treatments.

The entire staff of the Retina and Vitreous Center strives in every way to care for our patients with compassion, expertise and excellence. Our goal is for each patient to feel completely comfortable and satisfied with the care he or she receives from us.

We will work closely with your referring eye care specialist, your primary care physician, and other members of your health care team to provide the comprehensive care you need. Because many retinal problems are complex, we also remain available for follow-up education.
Dr. William S. Rodden is the founder of the Retina and Vitreous Center of Southern Oregon. Dr. Rodden was raised in California and Virginia. In his free time, Dr. Rodden enjoys sports and flying.

Practice
Founder, Retina and Vitreous Center of Southern Oregon, Ashland, OR, 1992 to present

Fellowships
Surgical and Medical Fellow
Official Instructor, Oregon Health Science University, Portland, OR, 1990 to 1992

Medical Retina Fellow
Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center, San Francisco, CA, 1986 to 1987

Residency and Chief Residency
Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Norfolk, VA, 1987 to 1990

Medical School
Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA, 1981 to 1985

Internship
Department of Internal Medicine, Medical College of Virginia, 1986 to 1987
Dr. Christine R. Gonzales was raised in California. She lives in Ashland with her husband, Mike, and two sons, Jake and Declan. In her free time, Dr. Gonzales enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and spending time with her family.

Practice
Retina and Vitreous Center of Southern Oregon, Ashland, OR, 2008 to present

University Faculty Appointment
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology 2008
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology 2001-2008
Jules Stein Eye Institute / University of California, Los Angeles

Vitreoretinal Fellowship
Jules Stein Eye Institute / University of California, Los Angeles, CA, 1999-2001

Ophthalmology Residency
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute / Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL 1996-1999

Internship
Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA 1995-1996

Medical School
University of California, San Francisco, CA 1990-1995
We welcome Dr. Nancy Kunjukunju to the Retina and Vitreous Center as a full fledged ophthalmologist furthering her interest in Retina. In her free time, she loves outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, and wakeboarding.

Practice
Retina and Vitreous Center of Southern Oregon, Ashland, OR 2008 - present

Residency
Washington Hospital Center / Georgetown University, Washington D.C. 2005-2008

Medical Internship
Winthrop University Hospital, Long Island, NY 2004-2005

Medical School
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 2000-2004

B.A. Degree
English / Chemistry Classics Minor, CUNY Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY 1996-2000
 
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Testimonials

“I’ve never seen an office run so smoothly; it flows like water. Every person is consistently gentle. I feel like I am being cuddled.”

Tamara Milanovich

Retina & Vitreous Center Patient

 

 

 

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