Dr. Derek Kunimoto Earns ‘Top Doc’ Title for Vitreoretinal Surgery

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (July 14, 2021) – Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD, of American Vision Partners affiliates, Retinal Consultants of Arizona earned the honor of ‘Top Doc’ in Vitreoretinal Surgery by Phoenix Magazine.

Dr. Kunimoto joined Retinal Consultants of Arizona in 2006 and is currently Managing Partner, Retinal Consultants of Arizona; Retinal Research Institute; Assistant Clinical Professor, USC Eye Institute, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California; Director of Trauma and Inpatient Services for Ophthalmology, Banner Eye Institute, Banner University Medical Center, University of Arizona.

He is passionate about delivering the best eye care available, and his patients’ vision is of utmost importance to him. He strives to make every patient comfortable, and well informed about his or her eye conditions.

“I’ve never been one to rest on past laurels, and I view every day as one that I have to put my head down, work hard and bring my A-game in the care of my patients,” said Kunimoto in an interview with Phoenix Magazine.

Dr. Kunimoto and his colleagues provide retinal care to patients throughout Arizona, including rural communities with less access to this highly specialized care.