Ophthalmology
Peter Kaiser, MD
Chaney Family Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology Research; Professor of Ophthalmology; Director, Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE)
Peter K. Kaiser, MD, is a renowned vitreoretinal specialist at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute, where he serves as a staff physician in the Vitreoretinal Department. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in the medical and surgical management of retinal disorders, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases, and other vitreoretinal conditions. As a principal investigator funded by the National Eye Institute and NIH R01 gran
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 1998
Education & Training
- Harvard College — B.A., magna cum laude with highest honors
- Harvard Medical School — M.D., 1992
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Internal Medicine Internship
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary — Ophthalmology Residency
- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute — Vitreoretinal Fellowship
Peer Recognition
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctors in America listing
2002-2025 (24 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Retina Hall of Fame — Charter Inductee
2017
- The Ophthalmologist — Power List
2016, 2018, 2020 (3 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award (Honor Award), 2001
- American Society of Retina Specialists, Achievement Award (Honor Award), 2002
- American Society of Retina Specialists, Senior Achievement Award (Senior Honor Award), 2003
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Senior Achievement Award (Senior Honor Award), 2008
- National Institute of Health, RO1 grant funding, 2005-present
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute
- Cleveland Clinic
- Akron General Medical Center
- Cleveland Clinic (9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195)
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice