SLUCare Physician Group
Niloofar Piri, MD
Ophthalmology
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.
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.
About Me
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Gender
Female
Languages
Farsi
Education
Faculty of Medicine -University of Teheran
Medical School, 2000
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Residency, 2004
University of Louisville School of Med
Fellowship, 2014
University of Louisville Medical School
Internship, 2016
University of Louisville School of Med
Fellowship, 2020
University of Louisville School of Med
Residency, 2019
University of Louisville Medical School
Fellowship, 2015
Hospital Affiliations
SLUCare MCO
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
Diabetic retinopathy
Epiretinal membrane
Eye injuries and trauma
Inflammatory eye disease
Macular holes and puckers
Scleral buckle procedure
Uveitis
Vasculitis
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal surgery
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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Question Breakdown
4.9Overall Experience4.9Listened Carefully4.9Explained Things Clearly4.9Knew Medical History4.9Involved in Care Decisions4.9Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
131 ratings,
64 reviews
8/13/2026
Dr. Piri was very professional.
8/13/2026
Warm heart doctor
8/9/2026
SHE IS THE BEST DOCTOR I HAVE EVER HAD!! I TRUST HER JUDGEMENT ABOUT MY EYE CARE A 100 percent! SHE ALWAYS EXPLAINS MY TREATMENT OPTIONS VERY WELL! SHE ALWAYS ADDRESSES ANY QUESTIONS, CARES OR CONCERNS I HAVE! SHE IS THE BEST!
8/9/2026
Very courteous and respectful.
8/5/2026
She's a true Dr.
Map & Directions
SLUCare Physician Group
1225 S. Grand Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63104
Mon
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
