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Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Specialties

Adult & Pediatric Glaucoma
Cataract Surgery
Ocular Trauma

Education

Medical School

University of São Paulo School of Medicine / Faculty of Medicine (FMUSP)
(São Paulo, Brazil)

Residency

Ophthalmology
Hospital das Clínicas da USP (HC-FMUSP)  São Paulo, Brazil

Fellowship

Plastic Surgery
Hospital das Clínicas da USP (HC-FMUSP)  São Paulo, Brazil
Glaucoma
Dalhousie University Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Dr. Rodolfo Bonatti is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Ophthalmology. He contributes his passions to treating glaucoma and other areas of expertise in the field. Recognizing the enduring nature of glaucoma, he enjoys engaging with patients to explore tailored treatment options.  From experience in private practice and academia, his proficiency extends to medical and surgical glaucoma interventions, including laser procedures, trabeculectomy, tube shunts, and minimally invasive surgeries.

Early in his academic journey, Dr. Bonatti completed his Ophthalmology residency (2017-2020) and an Oculoplastic fellowship (2019-2021) at Hospital das Clinicas of the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. He furthered his ophthalmic expertise in completing a Glaucoma fellowship (2022-2023) at Dalhousie University Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Patients seeking specialized care for glaucoma and cataracts can consult with Dr. Bonatti at the UNC Kittner Eye Center and UNC Holly Springs Ophthalmology offices. His procedural expertise is also available at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough and UNC Holly Springs Hospitals. He offers care in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. For those interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Bonatti, please call (984) 974-2020. Your vision health is his priority.