Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Juan Rubio Jr., MD, M.S.
Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Dr. Rubio is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has been part of the Retina Associates of South Texas team since 2002. He completed his vitreoretinal fellowship at the Charles Retina Institute in Memphis, training under Dr. Steve Charles — a surgeon widely regarded as one of the most technically innovative retinal specialists in the world. A native of El Salvador who relocated to New Orleans in 1980, Dr. Rubio has developed deep expertise in retinopathy of prematurity and pediatric retinal disease, dedicating a significant portion of his career to the care of premature infants and children facing vision-threatening conditions. He is deeply committed to serving San Antonio's underserved population, volunteering his time at Haven for Hope and the iCare clinic. He previously served as a clinical assistant professor at the LSU Eye Center and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
From Our Patients
“Dr. Rubio was never in a rush. He answered all of my questions in plain language and explained the specifics of my condition and how to proceed. He is a warm and caring specialist.”
Areas of Focus
- Vitreoretinal surgery
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Retinal detachment
Education & Training
Fellowship
Charles Retina Institute, Memphis, Tennessee
Residency
Ochsner Medical Center
Medical School
LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans
Undergraduate
Tulane University (BS Mathematics; MS Biostatistics)
Hospital Appointments
- Methodist Children's Hospital
- Methodist Specialty & Transplant
- Christus Santa Rosa Children's Hospital
- Southwest General Hospital
Dr. Rubio enjoys spending time with his wife Ileana and daughter Analisa. Outside of medicine, his interests include music and spectator sports — particularly following the LSU Tigers and the New Orleans Saints.
