Raghu Mudumbai, MD
Associate Professor; Division Director, GlaucomaOverview
Undergraduate Education: BA, City University of New York, 1990
Medical School: BA/MD, City University of New York/State University of New York, 1994
Internship: Internal Medicine, Winthrop University Hospital, 1995
Residency: Ophthalmology, State University of New York, 1998
Fellowship: Glaucoma, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, 1999, Neuro Ophthalmology, Orbit, Oculoplastics, University of Minnesota, 2000
Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology
Memberships: American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (WAEPS), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Washington State Medical Association (WSMA)
Biography
Dr. Mudumbai earned his bachelor’s degree from the City University of New York. He earned his medical degree through the BA/MD program of the City University of New York and the State University of New York Health Sciences Center. Following his internship in internal medicine at Winthrop University Hospital, he completed his residency in ophthalmology at the State University of New York. He completed two fellowships. The first specializing in glaucoma at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and the second in neuro-ophthalmology, orbit, and oculoplastics from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Mudumbai lives in Seattle, Washington. His pastimes include soccer, running, and international politics.
Primary office
Location: 908 Jefferson St., 7th Floor Seattle, WA Clinic Phone: 206-744-2020 Clinic Fax: 206-520-9310 Mailing Address: Box 359608 325 Ninth Ave. Seattle, WA 98104 Academic Phone: 206-543-7250
Patient Care Philosophy
"I take a patient-centered approach that empowers my patients through extensive education of their condition, thereby enabling my patients to be part of a team that provides optimal care."
Awards and honors
2023, 2024 Top Doctors in Seattle, Seattle Magazine
2012 Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
2007 Outstanding Teaching Award (Selected by University of Washington Ophthalmology Residents)
2003 Outstanding Teaching Award (Selected by University of Washington Ophthalmology Residents)
1990 Phi Beta Kappa (elected in 3rd year of college)
Clinical interests
Dr. Mudumbai’s clinical interests include the medical and surgical care of cataract, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology and adult strabismus.
Research focus
Dr. Mudumbai’s research focus is on optic nerve imaging in both glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmic conditions. He also is interested in educational research that looks to improve resident training.