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Dr. Soraiya Thura, MD, is a fellowship-trained ophthalmic surgeon specializing in cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology. She also has expertise in the field of ocular oncology, with a particular clinical interest in the diagnosis and treatment of anterior segment and ocular surface tumors.
Dr. Thura graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a major in economics, and went on to earn her medical degree from the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine. She received awards for her devotion to families and patients in the field of surgery, and contributions to the university through her many leadership roles during her medical training, including as a student trustee. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where she was selected as Chief Resident. She went on to complete a fellowship in Ocular Oncology at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami, where she had advanced training in the complex medical and surgical treatment of eye cancers. This was followed by a fellowship in refractive cataract surgery with Dr. Scott LaBorwit in Elkridge, MD through which she refined her surgical technique to bring specialized training to each patient and optimize visual outcomes. She has published articles on ophthalmic manifestations of oncology medications and the treatment of ocular surface tumors. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS).
A Northern Virginia native, she enjoys exploring nature, visiting museums, sipping good espresso, and spending time with friends and family.
