Meet Dr. Lara

Wilfredo C. Lara, MD is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, fellowship trained in Disease and Surgery of the Retina and Vitreous. He was born in Maryland and raised in Miami, Florida. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Florida International University with extensive academic and personal accomplishments.

Dr. Lara is deeply embedded in the South Florida Community and is fluent in Spanish. He obtained his Medical Doctors degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine where he received numerous awards. He then completed an internship at the Hospital of Saint Raphael/Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Lara went on to complete an Ophthalmology Residency as well as a two year fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery at the University of Florida, Gainesville.

Dr. Lara established Retina Specialists of South Florida with the vision of improving quality of life through prevention and treatment of Retina and Vitreous disease. Retina Specialists of South Florida is committed to providing personalized care while delivering the latest technological advances in the field.

Education:

University of Florida Department of Ophthalmology

Vitreoretinal Surgery 2004 – 2006
Chief Resident 2004 – 2006
Residency 2001 – 2004

Hospital of Saint Raphael/Yale School of Medicine

Internship 2000-2001

University of Virginia School of Medicine

M.D. 1996- 2000

Honors and Awards:

Larry S. Nichter Medical Student Research Award 2000
Richard F. Edlich Medical Student Award 2000

Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology 2005

Humanitarian and Public Services Activities:

Medical Mission to Honduras 1999
Yoder Medical Student Mentorship Awards Program, Founder and Coordinator 1997 – 1999
University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital, Volunteer 1993 – 1995