ASSOCIATED RETINA CONSULTANTS

PHOENIX, AZ

1750 E Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020

RESEARCH STAFF: 480-999-5458

A transformative team.

Associated Retina Consultants has been conducting groundbreaking clinical trials since 2005. Patients can access new potential therapies while continuing to receive care from the retina doctors they know and trust. Our specialists have extensive research experience and are frequently published in leading medical and scientific journals.

We conduct studies for most of the retina conditions we treat, including, rare inherited retinal diseases, dry and wet macular degeneration, diabetic eye conditions, and more. No insurance is required to participate, and eligible patients may receive free medication and reimbursement for time and travel.

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MEET THE RESEARCH TEAM

  • Alan J. Gordon, M.D.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • J. Shepard Bryan, M.D.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Stephen A.M. De Souza, M.D.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Henry M. Kwong Jr., M.D.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Benjamin Bakall M.D., PhD

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Jaime Gaitan, M.D.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Rima B Patel, MD

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Mallory Mintert

    RESEARCH SITE MANAGER

  • Norma

    RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

    Norma is a COA and a MA. Has participated in over 180 Retinal Research Studies. Is a Certfied Bilingual interpreter. Is a big sports fan, loves to play tennis, volleyball, basketball and lately picke-ball. Would love to learn Portuguese and Italian. Started in Ophthalmology at the age of 18 and is now 55. Will soon be taking a test to become a Certified Retinal Angiographer.

  • Maggie

    CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

    Maggie joined DocTrials in 2023. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a B.A. in International Relations in 2017 and has had a full spectrum of professional experience since. She stumbled upon clinical research in late 2022 and earned a certificate in Clinical Research in early 2023. She loves being involved in such a rewarding career. In her free time, Maggie enjoys climbing, trail running, and reading.

  • Jillian

    CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT

  • Kristina

    CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT

  • Tess

    CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT

  • Ryan

    CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT

  • Breanna

    CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT

    Breanna joined DocTrials in 2023. She earned her B.S. in Medical Studies from Arizona State University in 2022. Currently, she is working on a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at Creighton University.

  • Dayna

    RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

    Dayna joined DocTrials in 2023. She earned a BFA from Arizona State University and an MFA from the Trondheim Academy of Fine Art in Norway. Dayna has many years of ophthalmic photography experience and has worked on numerous clinical trials. She enjoys art, animals, and adventure.

Directions

Associated Retina Consultants is found by exiting the 51 to E Glendale Ave.

Parking

Plentiful parking, including shaded parking, is available in front of the clinic.