Pedro Monsalve, MD

Dr. Pedro Monsalve is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained medical and surgical retina specialist. He diagnoses and treats disorders of the retina, vitreous, and macula, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, macular holes, and other complex retinal conditions. Dr. Monsalve completed ophthalmology residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and a surgical retina fellowship at the University of Minnesota. He also conducted research in electrophysiology and ocular pathology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, he is able to communicate with a broad and diverse patient population. This specialty requires close attention to changes in the macula, retina, and vitreous so treatment can be adapted as a patient’s condition evolves. His approach is centered on preserving useful vision while helping patients understand the diagnosis, available treatment options, and recommended follow-up. Retinal disease often requires long-term management, and he focuses on coordinating treatment and surveillance based on each patient’s individual findings.