Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
Dr. Ramu Gounder is a highly experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist licensed in Pennsylvania, with over two decades of expertise in comprehensive eye care, cataract surgery, and glaucoma management. He currently serves as the President of Global Ophthalmology in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, and leads multiple ophthalmology practices throughout the Pittsburgh area, including Advanced Ophthalmology SouthandAdvanced Ophthalmology East.
Dr. Gounder has a strong clinical focus on advanced surgical techniques, including Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT), Peripheral Iridotomies (PI), cataract extraction, and YAG capsulotomies. During his tenure at Glaucoma Cataract Consultants in Pittsburgh, he managed a high-volume glaucoma clinic and provided specialized surgical care to patients with complex ocular conditions.
He completed his ophthalmology residency at Howard University Hospital, where he served as Chief Resident, and received further surgical training through the Agarwal Cataract Phacoemulsification Course. His medical degree was earned from Howard University College of Medicine, following a Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Maryland, College Park.
Dr. Gounder is a long-standing member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has been certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology since 2003.
With a longstanding commitment to patient-centered care and surgical excellence, Dr. Gounder continues to be a trusted provider of ophthalmic services in western Pennsylvania.