Jessica E. Weinstein, MD
Dr. Weinstein joined the Spokane Eye Clinic in January 2023. She is a Board-Certified ophthalmologist specializing in conditions affecting the retina and vitreous, including the diagnosis and management of wet and dry macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, inflammation of the eye (uveitis), retinopathy of prematurity, repair of retinal tears and detachment, epiretinal membranes and macular holes.
Dr. Weinstein completed her undergraduate degree at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and earned her Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida. She earned her medical degree from the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine. After medical school, she completed an Internship in internal medicine at West Penn-Allegheny Health System in Pittsburgh, then went on to train in ophthalmology at Louisiana State University, where she was named Chief Resident, 2016-2017. Following residency, Dr. Weinstein went on to complete a Uveitis Fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle and a two-year Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Dr. Weinstein's passion for ophthalmology research is evident in her numerous awards and her extensive publication record. She particularly enjoys sharing her knowledge through speaking engagements and lectures on uveitis and retinal diseases.
She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Retina Specialists, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Uveitis Society, the Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Young Uveitis Specialists, and Women in Ophthalmology. Her involvement extends beyond membership, as she has served in various leadership roles and committees, including as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ambassador for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists.
Dr. Weinstein is excited to return to Washington State and explore the Pacific Northwest.
