Erick Rivera-Grana, MD

Board-Certified Ophthalmologist

Dr. Erick Rivera Grana is an ophthalmologist with subspecialties in glaucoma and uveitis. He is the only ophthalmologist in Puerto Rico with dual fellowship training in glaucoma and uveitis. He completed fellowships in ocular immunology/uveitis at the University of Miami- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute which has been the number #1 hospital in the united states for more than 20 years in a row, and in glaucoma at Oregon Health & Science University, where he also served as an Assistant Professor.

During his fellowship training, Dr. Rivera-Grana won the prestigious award 'Best Fellow of the Year' 2 consecutive years at both institutions where he trained, demonstrating Dr. Rivera-Grana's pursuit of excellence and dedication to teaching. His education includes a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Puerto Rico and an internship at Hospital Episcopal San Lucas.

Dr. Rivera Grana has published research in several renowned medical journals such as JAMA Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology Case reports on various topics, including glaucoma and uveitis. He has been invited to talk in numerous conferences. His experience extends to treating uveitis, inflammatory glaucoma, glaucoma and cataracts. Dr. Rivera-Grana is committed to bringing world class and up-to-date specialty care to his hometown of Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Education and Training
A man with glasses, a beard, and dark hair wearing a suit, white shirt, and striped tie, standing outdoors in front of a wall covered with green ivy.
A medical conference presentation slide titled 'Uveitic Glaucoma' is projected on a screen. The slide includes the date November 25, 2023, and location Puerto Rico. A speaker stands at a podium on the right, with audience members seated and facing the screen.
A man giving a presentation on a large screen about health effects in uveitis. The slide shows a decorative blue and white pattern, a bowl of colorful salad, and the title 'Health influencing in Uveitis.' The presenter stands at a podium in a conference room with chairs and a table covered with a blue cloth and a banner that reads 'Casey Eye Institute'.