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Windsor Eye Associates

Dr. Pradeepa Yoganathan

MD, MSc, FRCSC, DABO, FASRS

Dr. Pradeepa Yoganathan
Retina Specialist • Educator • Researcher

Born and raised in Montreal, Dr. Pradeepa Yoganathan has practiced ophthalmology in Canada and the United States for 16 years. She has worked cross-border for over 13 years and, for the last 7 years, has practiced in both Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan.

Dr. Yoganathan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Toronto; Associate Professor at the Kresge Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Visual and Anatomical Sciences at Wayne State University; Adjunct Professor at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University; and Adjunct Professor in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Windsor.

Professional Affiliations

Academic Appointments

  1. Associate Professor, Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State University
  2. Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto
  3. Adjunct Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Western University
  4. Adjunct Professor, University of Windsor

Hospital Appointments

  1. Detroit Medical Center
  2. Windsor Regional Hospital
  3. Ascension Hospital

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science in Physiology

McGill University, Montreal

Medical School

Albany Medical College, upstate New York

Retina Consultants/Lions Eye Institute, Albany, NY

Internship

New York Hospital Queens, Flushing, NY

Ophthalmology Residency

North Shore - Long Island Jewish Medical Center, NY

Vitreoretinal Fellowship

University of Toronto, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario

Master of Science in Health Research Methodology

McMaster University

Leadership, Teaching & Research

Dr. Yoganathan’s work extends beyond clinical retina care to medical education, research mentorship, quality improvement, professional leadership, and the history of the specialty.

Teaching & Medical Education

  • Completed the Royal College of Physicians Educator’s Certificate while in clinical practice.
  • Reviewer for the Royal College of Ophthalmology board examinations for approximately a decade.
  • Received the Teacher of the Year in her first year of practice in 2010, and again in 2025.
  • Dr. Yoganathan has participated in ophthalmology subspecialty education at the University of Toronto .
  • Dr. Yoganathan discussed geographic atrophy on the Canadian Ophthalmological Society’s EyeCan Podcast in May 2026.

Research & Mentorship

  • Supervised 10 Master’s students in Translational Health Sciences at the University of Windsor.
  • Supervises Master’s students studying “Implementing Patient Navigator Support to Address Barriers in Retinal Care.”
  • Completed a Master of Science in Health Research Methodology at McMaster University while in practice.
  • Her academic work incorporates patient-centered care, systems improvement, and translational health research.

History of Retina

  • Dr. Yoganathan has a particular passion for learning and preserving the history of retina.
  • This interest led her to help establish the History of Retina Division within the American Society of Retina Specialists.
  • Her work reflects an interest in connecting the history of the specialty with the education of future ophthalmologists.

Clinical & Academic Interests

  • Retinal Trauma
  • Patient Education
  • Mental Health
  • Systems Navigation
  • Practice Efficiency
  • Quality Improvement
  • Medical Education
  • History of Retina

“The Foundation Fighting Blindness (Canada) is a charity that was founded in 1974 by a small group of family’s intent on finding a cure for the diseases affecting the vision of their children. It works to find causes, treatments, and ultimately, cures for retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and related retinal diseases. Its members do this by promoting research and developing public awareness. In addition to sponsoring support groups, the foundation offers educational materials and networking to patients, families and the healthcare community at large.”

Learn More

2224 Walker Road 

Suite 198

Windsor, ON N8W 5L7

Phone:  519-252-1953

Fax:  519-252-7223

Email:  patients@windsoreye.ca

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