Jorge A Jimenez, MD
South Carolina Retina Institute
Vitreoretinal Surgeon
845 82nd Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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South Carolina Retina Institute
Vitreoretinal Surgeon
1404 Main Street
Conway, SC 29526
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South Carolina Retina Institute
Vitreoretinal Surgeon
9400 Frontage Road
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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(843) 488-1491 office
(843) 647-6703 office
Education and Training
- Retinal fellowship
- The Ohio State University, Department of Ophthalmology, Columbus, OH
- Ophthalmology residency
- University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Biography
Jorge Jiménez, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the macula, retina, and vitreous. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a Concentration in Piano Performance. He received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center Medical School in Jackson, MS. He continued his training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he completed a Medicine Internship and Ophthalmology Residency. During this time, he served as Chief Resident his senior year and began developing a special interest in retina.
He completed his vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, OH, where he received an excellent education in the medical and surgical management of complex retinal conditions. While there, he served as a Clinical Assistant Professor and actively participated in the clinical and surgical education of residents. He also served as a co-investigator for multiple retina clinical trials.
Dr. Jiménez practiced in Louisiana prior to joining South Carolina Retina Institute. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists.
In addition to being a classical pianist, Dr. Jiménez enjoys playing music and fishing. He is proficient in Spanish. He and his wife enjoy spending time at the beach, traveling, and experiencing new cultures and cuisines.