Derek Y Kunimoto, MD, JD

Dr. Kunimoto completed a 2-year vitreoretinal fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, after finishing ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital, where he served as Co-Chief Resident. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and 2 major ophthalmology textbooks, The Wills Eye Video Atlas of Ocular Surgery, and the 4th edition of The Wills Eye Manual. Dr. Kunimoto has been very active in the clinical research of retinal diseases, participating acting as Principal Investigator or Investigator in over 150 clinical trials.

He is currently the Founder of the Retina and Vision Institute of Arizona. He served as Managing Partner at Retinal Consultants of AZ, Board member of the Arizona Ophthalmological Society, and past President of the Phoenix Ophthalmological Society and Vit-Buckle Society. He is a Co-founder of Aviceda Therapeutics. He is passionate about delivering the best eye care available, and his patients’ vision is of utmost importance to him.

He enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife and two children, barbecuing, and hiking.