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Audina M Berrocal

Audina M Berrocal, MD

Pediatric Retina and Vitreous DiseasesRetina and Vitreous Diseases

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Newborns (0-28 days)
  • Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2)
  • Children (ages 3-11)
  • Adolescents (ages 12-18)
  • Adults

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

About Audina M Berrocal

Roles

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
Secondary Appointment in the Department of Pediatrics
Johnstone Horvitz Chair in Ophthalmology

Areas of Expertise

Retinopathy of Prematurity, Macular HolesEpiretinal Membranes, Age-related Macular Degeneration. Diabetic Retinopathy, Pediatric and Adult Retinal Detachments, Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery, Pediatric Medical and Surgical Retina, Gene-therapy

Research Interests

Age-related macular degeneration

Familial exudative

Retinopathy of prematurity

Incontinentia pigmenti

Retinitis pigmentosa

Biography

Audina Berrocal, M.D., is a pediatric retina specialist and world-leader in the medical and surgical management of retinopathy of prematurity and pediatric vitreoretinal disorders. Berrocal has been instrumental in the description and management of pediatric retinal disorders.  She has advanced the use of fluorescein angiography in pediatric vitreoretinal disorders improving outcomes.  She has also taken care of an inner-city neonatal Intensive Care Unit weekly for the past 20 years preventing blindness among the premature.  Furthermore, she has been the first surgeon to treat the youngest patient in the United States with the first FDA-approved gene therapy.  She has continued this novel, curative surgical treatment among children with Leber’s congenital amaurosis.  Not only is she a unique clinician and outstanding surgeon, but she devotes time to teaching and the support of women in the field of ophthalmology and retina. Dr. Berrocal was named to the Ophthalmologist Power List 2022.

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Locations

    • 5555 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Floor 3, Coral Gables, FL 33146
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        Expertise

        Education

        • Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery, 2002
        • Residency: New England Eye Center - Tufts University, Ophthalmology, 2000
        • Residency: St Vincent's Hospital & Medical Center, Rotating, 1997
        • Internship: St Vincent's Hospital & Medical Center, Rotating, 1997
        • Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine, 1996

        Board Certifications

        • Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology

        Insurance

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        Ratings & Reviews

        4.8 out of 5

        438 ratings, 54 reviews

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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/21/2026

          Very pleased

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/11/2026

          We’re so grateful for Dr. Berrocal and her knowledge. She takes her time with us, answers all of our questions, and listens to our concerns with a kind heart. She takes thorough care of both of our girls, we’re so thankful to be under her care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/4/2026

          Magnificent service and great outcome

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/4/2026

          I feel very grateful to Dr. Berrocal

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/23/2026

          Excelente

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/16/2026

          Love Dr Berrocal 🩷

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/3/2026

          We absolutely love Dr. Berrocal.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/30/2025

          Dr. Berrocal is such a blessing to our family. We value the personal care she takes of each of our girls, her knowledge and problem solving, and her patience. She takes all of the time we need to answer our questions and gives us answers in ways we can understand. She’s truly a beautiful human and will be forever grateful to be in her care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/20/2025

          We’ve already scheduled our visit for 2026 for both myself and my husband!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/22/2025

          Excellent from beginning to end

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/5/2025

          It was this rare time, when I was fully satisfied with the visit. Everything went great

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/28/2025

          Very good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/26/2025

          Excelente

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/19/2025

          The providers are extremely knowledgeable and professional.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/4/2025

          Naples is a clean and efficient office. The technicians were kind and patient with Braelyn. Dr. Berrocal is amazing and the sweetest, most knowledgeable physician in her field. Loved seeing her in Naples! So thankful that she takes care of our family!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/26/2025

          Excellent care! Highly professional!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/3/2025

          Attentions were great!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/26/2025

          Dr. Berrocal is absolutely the best.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/20/2025

          Excellent care by the best medical professionals.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/27/2025

          Dr. Berrocal is thorough, respectful, patient, and answered all questions.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/23/2025

          Always a great experience. Berrocal and the tech Donna [last name] are a wonderful team!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/21/2025

          Excelente

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/15/2025

          Dr B is fantastic Her crew is always great

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/30/2025

          Dr Berrocal is excellent! She is caring, knowledgeable and would not go to any other MD

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/20/2025

          Dr Berrocal is a treasure. She is kind, lovely and oh so smart. Meeting her was a privilege. You are lucky to have her on staff and I was lucky to get an appointment with her. I live out of town and was very concerned but she quickly put my fears to rest with an excellent exam and a plan going forward.

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/19/2025

          Good experience

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/19/2025

          Dr. Berrocal Is the best physician that we have ever had! We are so grateful for her and the care she provides to our family. She is very warm, knowledgeable, and makes our daughters feel comfortable and loved!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/18/2025

          Dr Audina Berrocal is very great

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/17/2025

          I would recommend 100% are all excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/14/2025

          I know I am blessed to have the very best and most caring care possible.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/12/2025

          Excellent FantasticGreat experience

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/3/2025

          Good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/26/2025

          Dr B is a reasony why BP holds a #1 rating

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/30/2025

          DR. Adina Berrocal is an excellent doctor, Very caring and knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/24/2025

          Dr Berrocal is one of the best doctors ever .She is always polite, explain everything clearly and easy to understand, answer all question and She is always there for her patients. In simple words, She is the best!!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/20/2025

          Dr Berrocal and her staff from PA is wonderful. Dr Berrocal bedside manner is amazing she has a calm demeanor interacts with my daughter listens to her concerns and shows great respect and compassion. She is an amazing doctor. My daughter and I are lucky to have her as our eye doctor. Dr Berrocal Rocks!!!!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/6/2025

          As usual Dr Berrocal was superb! Extraordinary physician and person!!! Best doctor and human being ever!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/14/2024

          I have already recommended my eye surgeon to my eye doctor in Naples who referred me to Bascom Palmer.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/12/2024

          The servicio.es very good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/5/2024

          Dr Berrocal is excellent!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/19/2024

          Very good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/6/2024

          Dr. Berrocal is phenomenal. We are so thankful for her knowledge, care, demeanor, personable nature, and love she shows for my daughters. The day we found her was the greatest blessing for the future of their vision/quality of life. Thank you Dr. Berrocal for everything that you do!!!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/6/2024

          Very friendly

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/1/2024

          Good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/1/2024

          Very generous

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/29/2024

          Dr. Audina Berrocal is the best of the best. I feel very fortunate to be her pstient

          1 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/26/2024

          There was no prepping for are visit. No discussion of what results may mean and next step. Told our son, the patient, to seek information on the genes that are an issue when he has executive functioning difficulties.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/14/2024

          Dr. Berrocal is very patient and shows care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/12/2024

          I can wholeheartedly recommend anyone and everyone to Dr. Berrocal. In my opinion, she is the physician that many others strive to be, she is extremely smart AND compassionate.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/15/2024

          Dr.Berrocal is the best

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/27/2024

          I have been with the doctor for years is my friend and an extraordinary human being, professional.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/27/2024

          Dr. Berrocal is exceptional!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/25/2024

          I would recommend Dr. Berrocal to other people, I have been seeing her for some time and I have been able to see good results with my treatment, it is excellence in that specialty.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/1/2024

          Dr. Berrocal is the consummate physician -- her bedside manner should serve as a role model for all physicians.