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Preserving vision and independence

Since 1985, Retina Northwest PC has been providing cutting-edge and compassionate care to patients with conditions of the retina and vitreous.

These conditions include aging macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment. Most often, our patients come to us via a referral from a general ophthalmologist or other physician.

At our five clinic locations in the Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area, the physicians and staff at Retina Northwest utilize the latest medical diagnostic, and surgical treatments to provide the best possible outcome and future for our patients. We exist to help you and are honored to have the opportunity to care for you.

Meet our new physician, Dr. Janani Singaravelu Polder, who joined Retina Northwest on October 1, 2024.

Dr. Polder began her education at The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Neuroscience and South Asia Studies, followed by a Master of Medical Science degree at Drexel University College of Medicine. She was subsequently awarded the Fulbright Student Research Grant to conduct Public Health research in India. Upon returning, she earned a Doctor of Medicine degree at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She was selected for the prestigious NIH Medical Research Scholars Program, where she conducted basic science retina research at the National Eye Institute. Her postgraduate training began with her transitional year internship at Mt. Carmel Health System in Columbus, OH, followed by Ophthalmology residency at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She completed Ophthalmic Oncology fellowship at the renowned Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clinic then joined The Retina Group of Washington where she was a Surgical Vitreoretinal Fellow.

 ATTENTION: ALL RETINA NORTHWEST PATIENTS

  For the health and safety of all patients and staff, note our current guidelines (subject to change without notice).

· During the injection process, MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR PATIENTS AND ALL OTHERS IN THE PROCEDURE ROOM.

· One family member/friend is allowed to accompany the patient.