Ramesh Somayajula Ayyala, MD Ophthalmology in Tampa, FL

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USF Health Department of Ophthalmology
13330 USF Laurel Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone
813-821-8038Fax
813-821-8382
Dr. Ramesh Ayyala, MD, FRCS, FRCOphth is a world renowned ophthalmologist and is the Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology at the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL where he also holds the James P. and Heather Gills Chair in Ophthalmology. Prior to USF, Dr. Ayyala was a tenured professor of ophthalmology, director of the glaucoma service, and residency/fellowship director at Tulane University. He is a graduate of Gandhi Medical College, Osmania University in Hyderabad. He received his residency training in ophthalmology at Mersey Region Hospitals, United Kingdom (UK), and at USF, Tampa, FL. Dr. Ayyala completed his glaucoma fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School and his cornea/external disease fellowship at Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Ayyala is board certified on three continents (India, UK and USA), a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmology (Lon) and the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh), and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is a past president of the Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.
In addition to his clinical and Chair responsibilities, Dr. Ayyala is involved on a daily basis in teaching residents and fellows. Dr. Ayyala pioneered translational research involving slow release drug delivery systems. His other research interests include glaucoma diagnostic tools and glaucoma surgical outcomes. His research has resulted in numerous publications and presentations worldwide. He also serves as an editor for various ophthalmic journals.
Dr. Ayyala is passionate and compassionate in treating his patient. He thrives on treating difficult ocular cases.
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/doctor-warns-9-000-kids-will-harm-their-vision-by-improperly-handling-fireworks-on-july-4th
https://vimeo.com/199037592
In addition to his clinical and Chair responsibilities, Dr. Ayyala is involved on a daily basis in teaching residents and fellows. Dr. Ayyala pioneered translational research involving slow release drug delivery systems. His other research interests include glaucoma diagnostic tools and glaucoma surgical outcomes. His research has resulted in numerous publications and presentations worldwide. He also serves as an editor for various ophthalmic journals.
Dr. Ayyala is passionate and compassionate in treating his patient. He thrives on treating difficult ocular cases.
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/doctor-warns-9-000-kids-will-harm-their-vision-by-improperly-handling-fireworks-on-july-4th
https://vimeo.com/199037592
Provider Information
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
USF College of Medicine
Residency, Ophthalmology
Boston Medical Center
Fellowship, Cornea External Disease
Harvard University
Fellowship, Glaucoma
Yale University School of Medicine
Internship, Internal Medicine
Gandhi Medical College - NTR University
Medical School
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology - -, 2000
NPI
1356395404
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.5 out of 5
586 ratings,
97 reviews
5/22/2026
All good
5/22/2026
Kind and I trust him.
5/20/2026
This appt was to schedule an eye surgery. After waiting 2+ hours, I barely saw the Dr. After one very quick try to get my eye pressure (I flinched too much) he walked out. The student came in with a different device and got my eye pressure. I asked if he was coming back and he said yes. About 5-10 minutes later he stood in the door as I tried to ask him to give me details about the surgery. He crossed his arms and said, You want to to explain the surgery to you? He said about 6 words which I barely understood and started to walk out. He then turned around and said, "and in a month we'll schedule your other eye". What?
3/28/2026
He's a very nice doctor.
3/27/2026
Very Good
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna/Coventry HMO,PPO and POS
Ag Administrators
Ambetter - Exchange (Sunshine ACA Plan)
AvMed HMO
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Exchange Plans (ACA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-BlueCare (Health Options)
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-myBlue
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement-Advantage 65
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-NetworkBlue / BlueSelect
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-Preferred Patient Care (PPC)
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
CMS Sunshine (TITLE 19 & 21)
CorVel PPO and Auto Medical
Devoted Medicare HMO, PPO, D-SNP
Empath LIFE (PACE)
Employers Health Network (EHN)
Evolutions Prime PPO
Evolutions Traditional PPO
Florida Community Care (Medicaid)
Galaxy Health Network
HealthSpring Medicare HMO & PPO (fka Cigna Medicare)
Hillsborough County Health Care Plan (HCHCP)
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Humana Medicare HMO (Gold Plus)
Humana Medicare PPO
InnovAge (PACE)
Longevity Health Plan Medicare HMO SNP
Molina Marketplace (Exchange Plan)
Molina Medicaid
Molina Medicare Options Plus HMO SNP
MultiPlan PPO
Oscar Insurance Company of Florida
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Quality Health Management
School Insurance of Florida
Sunshine Health Medicaid HMO
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Truli for Health
United Healthcare Commercial Plans
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USF Health Department of Ophthalmology
13330 USF Laurel DriveTampa, FL 33612
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