Sunil Bellur, MD
Medical Retina & Uveitis Specialist
Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Vascular Disorders, Uveitis & Ocular Inflammation
Dr. Sunil Bellur is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Washington Eye Institute in Greenbelt, specializing in medical retina and uveitis. His path in medicine began at the University of Texas Houston Medical School, where his academic distinction earned him election to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and his compassionate approach to care was recognized through induction into The Gold Humanism Honor Society. He completed his ophthalmology residency at George Washington University, where he was appointed Chief Resident and received the Zimmerman Award for excellence in patient and surgical care. Dr. Bellur then pursued the highest level of subspecialty training through a combined Medical Retina and Uveitis fellowship at the National Eye Institute at the NIH in Bethesda — one of the world's foremost centers for vision research. This depth of training informs a care philosophy rooted in precision, thoroughness, and genuine concern for every patient.
Fellowship
National Eye Institute, NIH (Bethesda)
Residency
George Washington University
Internship
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
Medical School
University of Texas Houston Medical School
Recognition
Gold Humanism Honor
Recognized for compassionate patient care
Alpha Omega Alpha
Elected for academic excellence
Zimmerman Award
Patient and surgical care excellence
Conditions & Specialties
Dr. Bellur's clinical expertise centers on diagnosing and managing complex conditions of the retina and inflammatory eye diseases. He treats patients with diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular diseases, glaucoma, and a wide spectrum of infectious and inflammatory ocular disorders, including uveitis. His approach to care is informed by active research in innovative ophthalmic imaging techniques, allowing for earlier and more precise detection of disease, as well as advancements in local and systemic immunosuppression therapies that give patients access to the most current treatment strategies available.
Behind every complex diagnosis is a person counting on us to see what others might have missed. That responsibility — and the trust patients place in us — drives everything I do.
Sunil Bellur, MD
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Research & Professional Contributions
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Bellur is dedicated to advancing the field of ophthalmology through research and professional service. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications focused on improving outcomes for patients with retinal and inflammatory eye diseases. He also serves as a reviewer for the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Basic and Clinical Science Course, contributing to the educational foundation that shapes how the next generation of eye care professionals is trained.
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