Dr. Reddy obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester (New York) as a Bausch & Lomb Science Scholar, completing a dual degree program with a B.S. in Microbiology and a B.A. in Economics. While at the University of Rochester, he also began his research career in ophthalmology, accumulating six published abstracts and three poster presentations at national meetings by graduation.

He earned his Medical Doctorate from the University of Kentucky School of Medicine in 2000. Dr. Reddy completed both a medicine internship at the Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation and his residency in Ophthalmology at the LSU Eye Center, where he presented research at national meetings every year.

Following residency, Dr. Reddy completed a fellowship in Cornea & External Disease at the Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary on the University of Illinois at Chicago campus from 2005 to 2006. During his fellowship, he pioneered the lamellar keratoplasty program, becoming the first surgeon to perform Descemets Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) — now considered the standard treatment for endothelial corneal disease. In 2007 and 2008, Dr. Reddy performed over 50% of all DSEK procedures in central Kentucky. He has authored journal articles, a book chapter, and is routinely an invited instructor at national ophthalmology meetings.

Satya Reddy, MD – Louisiana Eye Specialists, Covington & Slidell, LA