Dr. Edward John Quinlan, M.D.

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Edward John Quinlan, who serves patients throughout the State of Arizona.

Recognized as one of the country’s best-rated doctors in ophthalmology, Dr. Quinlan is in practice with Retinal Consultants of Arizona, which he joined in 2007. 

Retinal Consultants of Arizona was established in 1980 in central Phoenix. Since then, it has grown to include 32 locations throughout Arizona, providing improved access to the highest quality medical care. Retinal Consultants of Arizona is proud to have become Arizona’s largest and most experienced ophthalmology practice focused specifically on the diagnosis and management of the retina and vitreous. 

A member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Dr. Quinlan is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, whose mission is to serve the public by improving the quality of ophthalmic practice through a process of certification and Maintenance of Certification that fosters excellence and encourages continual learning. 

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began in 1994 when he earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at West Virginia University Medical Center and a two-year vitreoretinal fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute of the Johns Hopkins Hospitals in Baltimore, Maryland. 

From 2002 until 2007, he was on the faculty of the Wilmer Eye Institute as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology. During his time there, he served as a principal investigator and co-investigator in numerous clinical trials. His research involved the investigation of new treatments for retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, which led to publications in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, he participated in the training of other retinal specialists. 

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery. 

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