Rodney S. Bucher, M.D.

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Rodney S. Bucher, M.D.

Rodney S. Bucher, M.D. received a B.S. in Accounting from Purdue University before achieving his M.D. from Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN. He completed his post-graduate training with an Internship at Ball Memorial Hospital, Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, and fellowship at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center.

" I have had the privilege of treating patients for the past 25 years. Having a sight threatening condition can be frightening and overwhelming. Our team of physicians and staff at AVRUC are passionate about the care we offer to our patients as we fight to preserve their vision. I am truly honored to be a part of this remarkable team"

— Dr. Bucher

• Honors and Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
  • Dr. E. B. Rinker Scholarship, academic scholarship
  • Beta Alpha Psi National Honorary Accounting Fraternity

• Professional Societies

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
  • American Medical Association
  • American Society of Retina Specialists 2006-Present
  • Indiana State Medical Association 2005-Present
  • Indianapolis Medical Society 2005-Present
  • Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology 2005-Present
  • American Board of Ophthalmology 2005-Present
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology 2003-Present

• Research

  • Research Elective, Indiana University School of Medicine
  • Progression of Visual Field Loss in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Patients
  • Treated with Topical Beta-Blockers.
  • Preceptor: Louis B. Cantor, M.D.
  • Ophthalmology Residency Research, Kellogg Eye Center
  • Diamond Burr Superficial Keratectomy in the Treatment of Visually-Significant
  • Anterior Corneal Lesions. Research Mentor:IL Kaz Soong, M.D.
  • Fellowship Research Project, Kellogg Eye Center
  • The Effects of Triamcinolone Acetonide on Susceptibility to Endophthalmitis and Subsequent Response to Treatment.