Evan Dunn, M.D.

Dr. Evan Dunn graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida. He subsequently completed medical school at the University of Miami, where he was awarded the Tod Gassen International Fellowship. His Transitional year and Ophthalmology residency were completed at Indiana University, where Dr. Dunn was Chief Resident of the Transitional Year program. Dr. Dunn was instructed by leaders in the field of retina, uveitis, glaucoma, oculoplastics, pediatrics, and neuro-ophthalmology during his residency. While a resident, Dr. Dunn created a surgical skills program to augment resident training and participated in community service providing care to the uninsured. He was also the inspiration for the “Evan Dunn Ophthalmology Scholarship” created in 2016 by a thankful and generous veteran.

Dr. Dunn completed his training in vitreoretinal surgery & diseases at a combined fellowship between the University of Illinois at Chicago and University Retina. Here, he underwent training with internationally and nationally recognized leaders in the field of medical and surgical retina.

Dr. Dunn is dedicated to providing the highest quality medical and surgical care to patients in a friendly environment. His clinical interests include the treatment of diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, branch retinal vein occlusions, and central retinal vein occlusions. For patients requiring treatment with intravitreal injections, Dr. Dunn employs a painless technique to maximize patient comfort. He has expertise in the surgical management of macular holes, epiretinal membranes, rhegmatogenous retinal detachments, and tractional retinal detachments.

Dr. Dunn is the Director of Clinical Research at Retina Specialists of Tampa. Dr. Dunn is a firm believer that clinical research is an important way to provide patients early access to new treatments. He is excited to offer patients who are good candidates for actively enrolling studies the opportunity to participate in clinical research designed to improve retinal health and vision. Dr. Dunn has served as the principal investigator in over 5 clinical trials and actively participated in more than 10 clinical trials.

Languages spoken:

• English
• Spanish

See What Patients are Saying:

Dr. Dunn is an exceptional healthcare professional. We are so grateful that my mom has such a wonderful doctor. He is incredibly thorough and highly knowledgeable. I can’t recommend him and his team enough!

I have been going to Dr Dunn for 3 years since my retina detached. He arranged for emergency surgery with his colleague. Excellent physician. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

Had a small scratch on my cornea. Dr Dunn performed a thorough exam and treated me with care. Highly recommend Dr Dunn and staff for any eye care needs.

An amazing person and surgeon, so grateful that we were referred to him for my husbands eye issue.

Dr Dunn Is an excellent Physician, you can trust him explicitly. He gives you as much time as you need to explain your condition and options. I am a difficult patient and he was patient, caring and helped me through the whole process. My end result, had the best possible outcome. Office staff 5 star Thank you Dr Dunn