Karolinne Maia Rocha, MD, PhD

Karolinne Maia Rocha, MD, PhD is an ophthalmologist in Charleston, SC. She practices at MUSC Health Ophthalmology at Storm Eye Institute, located at 167 Ashley Avenue. Dr. Rocha is a subspecialist in cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery. She holds a 5.00 rating based on 2 reviews.

Dr. Rocha has received awards for excellence in ophthalmology, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Achievement Award in 2012, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Foundation Resident Excellence Award in 2012, and the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Teaching Excellence Recognition Award in 2013. She is active in clinical research and has published over 100 scientific works, including peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and abstracts. As a member of the executive subcommittee of the International Society of Refractive Surgery International Council, she teaches at national and international ophthalmology conferences. She has served as a course instructor at the American Academy of Ophthalmology laser refractive skills transfer course since 2009 and teaches courses on corneal collagen cross-linking and corneal topography. Dr. Rocha is a regular reviewer for the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Journal of Refractive Surgery, Cornea, and the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

The practice is located on Ashley Avenue, about a tenth of a mile from MUSC Health Medical Center. It is also within a tenth of a mile of the Sesquicentennial Memorial, The Horseshoe park, the Hospital Strike of 1969 memorial, the James W. Colbert Education Center and Library, and the Many Hands, Light Work public artwork.

Dr. Rocha holds a perfect 5.00 rating from the patients who have reviewed her care. She stands among the most credentialed ophthalmologists in Charleston, with specific expertise in cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery supported by national awards and extensive clinical research.

Services:

• Cataracts
• Corneal Disease
• Eye Cancer
• Glaucoma
• Retina and Vitreous Humor