Tampa Retina Institute Call (813) 921-8815

Tampa Retina Institute

Explore

About Tampa Retina Institute

Academic-caliber retina care with personal attention.

Tampa Retina Institute specializes in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous. Founded by two fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeons with deep roots in the Tampa Bay community, we are committed to delivering advanced care with the calm, clear experience every patient deserves.

  • New patients are accepted daily, including same-day appointments for retinal emergencies.
  • Advanced retinal imaging and treatment planning are available in one focused retina practice.
  • Referring physicians receive clear communication and timely consultation reports.
01 Patient
Portal Access portal instructions and support. 02 Doctor
Referral Form Send referral details by fax or email. 03 Online
Bill Pay Get billing support and payment help. 04 Insurance Prepare for your visit and coverage questions.

Meet our doctors

Fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeons.

Tampa Retina Institute is led by two retina specialists dedicated to surgical excellence, direct communication, and compassionate care for sight-threatening retinal disease.

Abdullah Abou-Samra, MD

Abdullah Abou-Samra, MD

Founder · Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. Abou-Samra specializes in complex surgical and medical retinal disease, including retinal detachment repair, macular surgery, diabetic eye disease, and intravitreal injection therapy.

  • Retina fellowship: Retina Group of Washington / Georgetown University / Washington Hospital Center.
  • Ophthalmology residency: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
  • Medical school: USF Morsani College of Medicine.
  • Internship: HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.
  • Advanced care for retinal detachment, macular pathology, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular disease.
  • Training in a high-volume retina fellowship environment serving complex medical and surgical retina needs.
  • Committed to same-day attention for urgent flashes, floaters, retinal tears, and detachments.
  • Real-World Experience of Geographic Atrophy Treatment With Avacincaptad Pegol.
  • Hit and Run: Bilateral Massive Intraocular Lymphomatous Infiltration after CAR-T Therapy.
  • Electroretinographic Findings in Melanoma-Associated Retinopathy Treated by Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant.
Nabeel Zafrullah, MD

Nabeel Zafrullah, MD

Co-Founder · Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. Zafrullah is a Tampa Bay native with expertise in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, and minimally invasive vitrectomy.

  • Retina fellowship: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI.
  • Ophthalmology residency: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
  • Medical school: USF Morsani College of Medicine.
  • Transitional internship: USF Health / HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital.
  • Medical and surgical retina care with a focus on diabetic eye disease, AMD, retinal vascular disease, and vitrectomy.
  • Deep roots in Tampa Bay and a commitment to serving the community he has long called home.
  • Experience with urgent retinal tears, detachments, vitreous hemorrhage, and macular surgery.
  • Ocular Paraneoplastic Syndromes: A Critical Review of Diffuse Uveal Melanocytic Proliferation and Autoimmune Retinopathy.
  • Collagen XIV Is an Intrinsic Regulator of Corneal Stromal Structure and Function.
  • Collagen XII Is a Regulator of Corneal Stroma Structure and Function.
Retina laser procedure
Abdullah Abou-Samra performing retinal surgery

Advanced procedural care

Focused treatment when retinal disease needs action.

In-office and surgical retina treatments are planned with careful imaging, steady technique, and clear patient guidance before and after each procedure.

  • Laser treatment for retinal tears, diabetic retinopathy, and selected vascular conditions.
  • Intravitreal injections for wet AMD, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion.
  • Retina surgery for detachments, macular holes, vitreous hemorrhage, and epiretinal membranes.

Research and publications

Contributions to ophthalmic literature.

Selected peer-reviewed work and academic contributions from the physicians of Tampa Retina Institute.

Geographic Atrophy Treatment

Real-world experience with avacincaptad pegol in geographic atrophy treatment.

PubMed
Intraocular Lymphoma

Bilateral massive intraocular lymphomatous infiltration after CAR-T therapy.

PubMed
Paraneoplastic Syndromes

Critical review of diffuse uveal melanocytic proliferation and autoimmune retinopathy.

PMC
Corneal Stromal Biology

Research on collagen XII and XIV in corneal stromal structure and function.

PMC

Our services

Care for retinal conditions that threaten sight.

From routine retinal evaluation to urgent surgical disease, Tampa Retina Institute provides focused retina expertise in a patient-centered setting.

Macular Degeneration

Care for dry and wet age-related macular degeneration, including imaging and injection therapy.

Learn More

Diabetic Retinopathy

Evaluation and treatment for diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.

Learn More

Retinal Detachment

Same-day evaluation for retinal tears and detachments, flashes, floaters, and curtain symptoms.

Call Now

Retinal Vein Occlusion

Diagnosis and treatment for retinal vascular disease causing sudden or progressive vision loss.

Learn More

Macular Hole

Surgical consultation and treatment planning for central vision distortion and macular holes.

Learn More

Flashes / Floaters

Prompt evaluation for new floaters, flashing lights, and posterior vitreous detachment symptoms.

Call Now

Macular Pucker

Evaluation and treatment options for epiretinal membrane and distorted central vision.

Learn More

Additional Conditions

Vitreous hemorrhage, uveitis, intraocular inflammation, ocular trauma, and inherited retinal disease.

Learn More

Patient resources

Prepare for your visit.

New patients are seen promptly, often the same day for urgent concerns. Most visits include a dilated retinal exam and may include OCT, fluorescein angiography, fundus photography, or treatment when needed.

Patient Portal

Use the portal access request to receive setup instructions from our team.

Request Portal Access

Insurance

Bring your insurance card, photo ID, medication list, and prior eye records or imaging.

Ask About Coverage

Online Bill Pay

For billing and online payment support, contact the office and our team will guide you.

Billing Help

Retinal Emergency?

Sudden vision loss, new floaters, flashing lights, or a curtain across your vision may indicate a retinal detachment. Tampa Retina Institute provides same-day evaluation and urgent surgical care.

Call (813) 921-8815

Appointments and referrals

Request care from Tampa Retina Institute.

These forms open through your email app so the office can contact you. For urgent symptoms, call directly.

Request Appointment

Do not use this form for emergencies. Call immediately for sudden vision loss, new curtain or shadow, flashes, or many new floaters.

Doctor Referral Form

Urgent retinal detachments and vision-threatening emergencies should also be called in directly at (813) 921-8815. Fax records to (813) 463-0167.

Contact and location

Visit Tampa Retina Institute.

Serving Pasco, Hillsborough, and Hernando counties from our Land O' Lakes location.

Address Tampa Retina Institute
20525 Amberfield Drive, Unit 101
Land O' Lakes, FL 34638
Phone and Fax (813) 921-8815 phone
(813) 463-0167 fax
info@tamparetinainstitute.com
Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
On-call physician available after hours
01Patient
PortalPortal setup instructions 02Doctor
Referral FormRefer a patient 03Online
Bill PayBilling support 04InsuranceCoverage questions
↑