Retina Group of Florida Welcomes New Physicians
Retina Group of Florida is thrilled to welcome three new retina specialists to our practice: Dr. Jie Sun, Dr. Matthew Donovan, and Dr. Blake H. Fortes. These award-winning physicians bring extensive knowledge and experience to our practice, and they look forward to delivering the highest quality care to our patients.
Jie Sun, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Jie Sun is a medical retina and uveitis specialist with over two decades of experience. She earned her M.D. in Clinical Medicine from Shandong Medical College, graduating with top honors, and completed a Ph.D. in Ophthalmology at Qingdao University Medical College. She also holds a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. She completed a Clinical Fellowship in Uveitis at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, and a Clinical Fellowship in Medical Retina at the Duke Eye Center, Duke University.
Matthew Donovan, M.D.
Dr. Donovan has spent ten years in Florida completing medical school and fellowship training, and we’re excited to have him on the team! During his residency, he assisted with health screenings benefiting citizens in the greater Brooklyn area. He also initiated and formed a mentorship program for ophthalmic students where he served as Resident Mentor. As a Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Fellow, he pioneered new treatments for macular degeneration, retinal imaging, and posterior and anterior uveitis.
Blake H. Fortes, M.D.
Dr. Blake H. Fortes is a board-certified ophthalmologist joining us following a two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the prestigious UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute in Los Angeles. During his fellowship, he provided patient care and trained residents, receiving the 2025 Real World Ophthalmology Skilled Surgeon Award. He completed his internship and ophthalmology residency training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.
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At the Retina Group of Florida, we're committed to providing patients across Florida with access to the most advanced retinal treatments, delivered by our team of world-class retinal specialists. We're proud to welcome Dr. Sun, Dr. Donovan, and Dr. Fortes to our practice, all of whom share our commitment to this mission. Contact us today for more information or to schedule an appointment with one of our retina specialists in your area.