Duke Physicians Recognized Among Top 5% in Clinical Scientists in Opththalmology

Eighteen clinical faculty members have been named among the top five percent of ophthalmology clinician scientists worldwide by the Avant-Garde Health 2025 Ophthalmology Research All‑Stars ranking. This recognition honors the outstanding physicians and hospitals whose contributions to healthcare research significantly enhance the quality of patient care.

The Ophthalmology Research All‑Stars list evaluates researchers based on a comprehensive analysis of peer-reviewed publications, citation impact, and contributions to high-impact journals in the field. The honored faculty span a wide range of clinical specialties, including retinal disease, glaucoma, corneal disorders, pediatric ophthalmology, and ocular genetics. Their research has led to breakthroughs in gene therapy, imaging technologies, and regenerative medicine.

Top 1%

• Sanjay Asrani, MD
• Glenn Jaffe, MD
• Anthony Kuo, MD
• Cynthia Toth, MD

Top 2-3%

• Pratap Challa, MD
• Xi Chen, MD, PhD
• Sharon Fekrat, MD, FARS, FASRS
• Sharon Freedman, MD
• Dilraj Grewal, MD, FASRS
• Majda Hadziahmetovic, MD
• Grace Prakalapakorn, MD
• Jullia Rosdahl, MD, PhD

Top 4-5%

• Mays Dairi, MD
• Sidney Gospe, MD, PhD
• Leon Herndon, MD
• Ramiro Maldonado, MD
• Kelly Muir, MD
• Henry Tseng, MD, PhD