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Ramesh Somayajula Ayyala, MD Ophthalmology in Tampa, FL

Ramesh Somayajula Ayyala, MD Ophthalmology in Tampa, FL
4.5 out of 5 
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USF Health Department of Ophthalmology

13330 USF Laurel Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
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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.





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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

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USF Health Department of Ophthalmology
13330 USF Laurel DriveTampa, FL 33612
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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