Niloofar Piri, MD

Dr Niloofar Piri specializes in treatment of complex retinal disorders, intraocular inflammation and uveitis due to juvenile idiopathic arthritis, infection, sarcoidosis and retinal vasculitis. She offers retinal detachment surgery, macular hole surgery, epiretinal membrane surgery and surgery for eye trauma. In addition, she offers medical therapies for hereditary retinal degeneration, such as retinitis pigmentosa, retinal vascular occlusions, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Dr. Piri's research interests include experimental models of hereditary retinal degenerations, diagnostic techniques in uveitis, and imaging in retina and uveitis disorders.

Dr. Piri is an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

Her professional memberships include: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, American Uveitis Society, Alpha Omega Alpha, and Women in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Piri has volunteered her time and expertise in support of community organizations that serve individuals who are visually impaired.