Ophthalmology
Athanasios Papakostas, MD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Saint Louis, MO
Dr. Athanasios Papakostas is a vitreoretinal specialist focusing on surgical and medical retina conditions, including retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), diabetic tractional detachments, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, macular degeneration, macular holes, macular or retinal edema, and vitreous hemorrhage. He performs advanced procedures such as diabetic vitrectomy, sutureless intraocular lens (IOL) fixation, and macular surgery. His practice serves adult pat
15+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Education & Training
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School — Fellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2015 - 2017
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear — Fellowship, Medical Retina and Research, 2014 - 2015
- Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School — Residency, Ophthalmology, 2011 - 2014
- MetroWest Medical Center — Internship, Transitional Year, 2010 - 2011
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear — Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 2007 - 2010
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2023-2026 (4 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Retina & Vitreous
Conditions & Treatments
Retinal DiseasesMacular DegenerationRetinal Detachment
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- The Retina Institute
- Mercy Hospital St. Louis
- SSM Health
- St. Luke's Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
15+ years in practice