Alice Epitropoulos MD, FACS

Alice T. Epitropoulos MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract surgery and is a dry eye expert. She is a native of Columbus, Ohio and is passionate about improving the vision of her neighbors in Central Ohio. Her practice is focused on refractive cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses and laser technology. She also has a Dry Eye Center of Excellence. She is a founding member and proud to be a part of The Eye Center of Columbus, an innovative affiliation of more than 80 ophthalmologists located in Downtown Columbus. Dr. Epitropoulos also serves as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University. Epitropoulos received her bachelor’s degree in nursing and her medical degree both from The Ohio State University. She completed her internship at Riverside Methodist Hospital and returned to The Ohio State University for her residency in ophthalmology where she served as Chief Resident.

She is Co-Founder and Medical Director of TEKv Therapeutics, a start-up biotech company based in Columbus, Ohio. Their mission is to develop and commercialize novel treatments for debilitating T cell mediated autoimmune diseases to meet significant unmet needs.

Dr Epitropoulos was recently named one of the most influential ophthalmologists (The Ophthalmologist Power List 2023) and was named one of the top influential female figures in ophthalmology in 2021. She was also named one of Ocular Surgery News’ Premier Surgeon 300 – an elite group of 300 premium refractive cataract surgeons in the US. She won “Outstanding Woman in Technology” award in 2008 from Tech Columbus for the patent that she developed on the EpiGlare tester. The product was launched at the 2015 AAO and is used in the evaluation of cataract patients. She was also named Outstanding Female Leader in Ophthalmology by Millennial eye for her display in leadership, promotion and mentorship of women in the field. Dr Epitropoulos is also Co-Founder, previous Secretary & Board Member CEDARS/ASPENS, a not-for-profit Society of anterior segment surgeon educators whose mission is to expand the knowledge of ophthalmic surgery and foster excellence in patient care through clinical experience, peer-to-peer exchange and practice education.

Dr Epitropoulos speaks and teaches nationally and internationally on cataract and refractive surgery and innovations in ocular surface disease. In the ophthalmic community she is a consultant, thought leader and speaker for a number of the well-known eye care companies. She is actively engaged in clinical trials to evaluate new technology. Dr Epitropoulos also serves as one of the team physicians for the Columbus Blue Jackets. She also served as a member on NBC-4 Health Team for 10 years.