Our Doctors

Ramana S. Moorthy, M.D.

Ramana S. Moorthy, M.D. is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, currently serving as the President and CEO of Associated Vitreoretinal and Uveitis Consultants. In addition to his practice duties, Dr. Moorthy has been a clinical professor of Ophthalmology at the Indiana University School of Medicine since 1995. He is also actively involved in research and education, with over 100 papers, presentations, lectures, book chapters and other publications to his name.

As an experienced and respected surgeon, Dr. Moorthy holds hospital appointments at Indiana University Medical Center/VAMC/Wishard Hospital, and is the Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at St. Vincent Hospital and Health Services.

After graduating Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Dr. Moorthy achieved an M.D. with Highest Distinction from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed an Internship in General Surgery and Residency in Ophthalmology at the Indiana University School of Medicine, where he was the chief teaching resident for a year. He also completed Fellowships at Northwestern University (retina) and the Doheny Eye Institute (uveitis).

Dr. Moorthy has received numerous awards and recognition throughout his schooling and career, including:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award, Secretariat Award
• Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology – Ophthalmologist of the Year
• The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Research Award
• Best Resident’s Day Research Project
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
• Indiana University Summer Research Scholarship
• Herman Moench Distinguished Senior Commendation
• Rose-Hulman Academic Scholarship
• Blue Key Honor Society
• Tau Beta Pi Honor Society
• Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society

Dr. Moorthy’s professional memberships and activities include:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology (1991 to present)
• Faculty for Basic and Clinical Science Course in Intraocular Inflammation (1999-2004)
• Faculty for Ophthalmic Knowledge Base Outline Development in Uveitis (2003-present)
• American Board of Ophthalmology – Associate Examiner (1999, 2001)
• Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology – Member (1992-present)
• American Uveitis Society – Member (1995-present)
• Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology – Member (1995-present)
• Indianapolis Ophthalmological Society – Member (1989-present)
• Indianapolis Medical Society – Member (1995-present), Public Relations Subcommittee Member (1999-2002)
• Indiana State Medical Association – Member (1995-present)
• American Society of Retina Specialists

Within these organizations, Dr. Moorthy has held many committee and board positions, including currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Ophthalmic Knowledge Base Outline Development committee for Uveitis.

Rodney S. Bucher, M.D.

Rodney S. Bucher, M.D. received a B.S. in Accounting from Purdue University before achieving his M.D. from Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN. He completed his post-graduate training with an Internship at Ball Memorial Hospital, Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, and fellowship at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center.

Honors and Awards:

• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
• Dr. E. B. Rinker Scholarship, academic scholarship
• Beta Alpha Psi National Honorary Accounting Fraternity

Research:

• Research Elective, Indiana University School of Medicine
• Progression of Visual Field Loss in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Patients
• Treated with Topical Beta-Blockers.
• Preceptor: Louis B. Cantor, M.D.
• Ophthalmology Residency Research, Kellogg Eye Center
• Diamond Burr Superficial Keratectomy in the Treatment of Visually-Significant
• Anterior Corneal Lesions. Research Mentor:IL Kaz Soong, M.D.
• Fellowship Research Project, Kellogg Eye Center
• The Effects of Triamcinolone Acetonide on Susceptibility to Endophthalmitis and Subsequent Response to Treatment.

Dr. Bucher’s professional memberships include:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• American Society of Retina Specialists 2006-Present
• Indiana State Medical Association 2005-Present
• Indianapolis Medical Society 2005-Present
• Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology 2005-Present
• American Board of Ophthalmology 2005-Present
• American Academy of Ophthalmology 2003-Present

F. Ryan Prall, M.D.

F. Ryan Prall MD is a native of Bloomington, Indiana and graduated from DePauw University, the IU School of Medicine and an Ophthalmology residency at the University of Colorado. He and his wife worked overseas in Ghana, India, and Honduras before returning to a position with the Veterans Administration in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Advancements in the treatment of many blinding retinal diseases led him to pursue a two-year fellowship in vitreo-retinal disease and surgery at Loma Linda University. He returned back home to Indiana and served as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the IU School of Medicine before joining Drs. Moorthy and Bucher at Associated Vitreoretinal and Uveitis Consultants.

Honors Awards:

• Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology Professor of the Year — 2014
• Indiana University School of Medicine Trustee Teaching Award – 2014
• Volunteer of the year, Unite for Sight — 2006
• Kayser Fellowship – Pan American Academy of Ophthalmology

DR. Prall’s Professional Memberships Include:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Pan American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Society of Retina Specialists
• Indiana State Medical Association
• Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Board of Ophthalmology

Research:

Dr. Prall had published numerous research papers, authored multiple book chapters, and has presented at national meetings. He has a specific interest in age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Mark M. Kaehr, M.D.

Mark M. Kaehr, M.D. is an Indianapolis native. He received his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University before graduating from Indiana University with a degree in medicine. He worked as an intern at Wheaton Franciscan St. Joseph hospital in Milwaukee and then returned to Indianapolis to complete his ophthalmology residency at Indiana University where he was the chief teaching resident. Before joining Associated Vitreoretinal and Uveitis Consultants, he completed a surgical retina fellowship at Washington University Saint Louis.

Research:

• December 2014 – June 2016
  Washington University St. Louis
  OCT measurements as a predictor of visual outcomes in radiation retinopathy
• March 2013 – July 2013
  Indiana University Ophthalmology
  Investigation of cost efficacy of telemedicine for diabetic retinal screening
• 2009-2010
  Comparison of outcomes of trabeculectomy with and without ExPress shunt as performed by resident surgeons
• May 2007 – August 2007
  Indiana University School of Medicine
  Investigated changes associated with electrode aging and conducted study about effects of varying conductivity in electrohydraulic lithotripsy
  Performed rate affect study on Duel head lithotripter
• June 2006 – August 2006
  Indiana University School of Medicine
  Researched sources of variability in electrohydraulic lithotripsy Researched potential causes for observed rate effect in lithotripsy

Awards/Honors:

• Fellowship
  Golden Apple Teaching Award
• Residency
  2014
  Merrill Greyson Leadership Award
• 2013
  Indiana University Ophthalmology
  Best Research of the Year Award
• 2010 – 2011
  Wheaton Franciscan Hospital, Milwaukee, Wl
  Robert T. Adlam Outstanding Transitional Year Resident of the Year Award
• Medical School
  Dr. E. B. Rinker Medical Scholarship Fund, July 2008
  Jacob Berman and Alexander T. Ross Scholarship, July 2007
• Undergraduate
  Semester’s Honors and Dean’s List, August 2002 – May 2006
  Golden Key International Honor Society
  Purdue University Academic Success Award

Gian Paolo Giuliari, M.D.

Gian Paolo Giuliari, M.D., is a native of Venezuela. He brings 20 years of experience as a highly regarded and accomplished practitioner.

Dr. Giuliari completed his medical school in Caracas, Venezuela, and has worked worldwide. He completed residency training in Santo Domingo (DR), retina fellowship with Victor Gonzalez in McAllen, Texas; uveitis fellowship with Dr. C. Stephen Foster at the Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution (MERSI) in Boston; and ocular oncology fellowship with Rand Simpson at Princess Margaret Hospital of the University of Toronto. Before joining AVRUC, he was practicing in Atlanta.

Previous Work Experience:

Private Practice – July 2022 – July 2023
Retina and Vitreous Surgery – Omni Eye Services, Atlanta, Georgia

Private Practice – Sept 2018 – June 2022
Retina-Vitreous & Uveitis – Cincinnati Eye Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio

Academic Appointment – Sept 2018 – June 2022
Adjunct Assistant Professor – University of Cincinnati, Department of Ophthalmology, Cincinnati, Ohio

Private Practice – July 2010 – May 2014
Retina-Vitreous, Uveitis & Ocular Oncology Consultant, Centro de Cirugia Oftalmologica (CECOF)

Academic Appointment – Oct 2012 – May 2014
Collaborating Professor, Universidad Central de Venezuela School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Domingo Luciani Hospital, Member of teh Academic Committee, Director of the Research Department, Caracus, Venezuela

Consultant – Feb 2011 – May 2014
Joslin Vision Network. Pediatric Diabetes Ocular Telemedicine, Venezuelan Program. Hospital JM de los Rios. Beetham Eye Institute / Joslin Diabetes Center Harvard Medical School

Honors and Awards:

• Teaching Award. Ophthalmology Department. Domingo Luciani Hospital 2014
• International Scholar Award. American Academy of Ophthalmology 2013
• “Dr. Alberto Corredor Tancredi”. Venezuelan Ophthalmology Society. Caracas, Venezuela 2012
• International Ophthalmologist Educational Award. American Academy of Ophthalmology 2011
• Finalist Poster. Annual Meeting. Annual Meeting. Venezuelan Ophthalmology Society. Caracas, Venezuela 2011
• Best Poster. Annual Meeting. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Chicago, Illinois 2010
• Best Paper. Elias Santana Hospital Resident Meeting. Santo Domingo. Dominican Republic 2005
• La Rosaleda Ambulatory Physician Achievement Award, Los Teques, Venezuela 2001

Volunteer Activities:

• Clinical Invited Professor, Jan-Feb 2013 – Caracas, Venezuela​
  Sociedad Venezolana de Oftalmología XVIII Curso de Ciencias Básicas de Oftalmología
• Clinical Invited Professor, Jan-Feb 2012 – Caracas, Venezuela​
  Sociedad Venezolana de Oftalmología XVII Curso de Ciencias Básicas de Oftalmología ​
• Clinical Invited Professor, March 15-16 2011  – Bologna, Italy
  Ophthalmology Residency Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi. University of Bologna
• Clinical Invited Professor, August 2010 – Beirut, Lebanon
  Ophthalmology Residency American University of Beirut ​
• Volunteer Physician, Oct 2010 – Caracas, Venezuela​
  Heath Organization and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness. “Vision 2020: The Right to Sight” Centro de Cirugía Oftalmológica (CECOF)
• Participant and Co-organizer,  Jan 2008 – McAllen, Texas 
  Community Symposium – Macular Degeneration. Are you seeing less and less of life?
  Organized by the Valley Retina Institute.

Rita Singh, M.D.

Rita Singh, M.D., is a native of Indiana and grew up in Marion, Indiana. Dr. Singh is an experienced retinal specialist who has been practicing in central Indiana for the last 20 years. She completed her undergraduate degree at Duke University in North Carolina. She attended medical school at Indiana University and completed her ophthalmology residency and retina fellowship at the University of Michigan.

Dr. Singh sees patients in our Muncie and Carmel locations.

“I am passionate about treating retinal disease, educating patients about their disease process, and bringing the highest quality care to my patients.”

Previous Work Experience:

OPHTHALMOLOGIST SPECIALIZING IN RETINAL DISEASE — American Health Network, part of OptumMuncie, Marion, and Kokomo, Indiana, January 2010 – October 2023

OPHTHALMOLOGIST SPECIALIZING IN RETINAL DISEASE — Eye Center Group, Marion and Kokomo, Indiana, August 2005 – December 2009

OPHTHALMOLOGIST SPECIALIZING IN RETINAL DISEASE — Simpson Eye Associates, West Dundee and Crystal Lake, Illinois, August 2003 – July 2005

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL RETINA FELLOW — Medical and Surgical Retina Fellowship, Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan

Honors and Awards:

• Excellence in Teaching Award, Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, 2019

Julia Hudson, M.D.

Julia Hudson, M.D. is a board-certified medical and surgical retina specialist who completed ophthalmology residency and vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the top-ranked eye hospital in the United States. She further served as a clinical instructor and co-director of the ocular trauma service while chief resident at Bascom Palmer.