Our Physicians

The physicians at Retinal Consultants of Southern California are board-certified in ophthalmology and have completed retinal fellowships for advanced training in the diagnosis, treatment and surgery of the retina and vitreous.

Kenneth R. Diddie, M.D.

Kenneth R. Diddie, M.D.

Dr. Diddie obtained his M.D. degree from the Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago. He completed an ophthalmology residency and Heed Retinal Fellowship, also at the University of Chicago. Following a retina-vitreous fellowship at the University of Southern California, Dr. Diddie was a full-time faculty member for five years. He has been in private practice since then. Dr. Diddie is a member of the Retina and Macula Societies and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Svetlana A. Pilyugina, M.D.

Svetlana A. Pilyugina, M.D.

Dr. Pilyugina obtained her M.D. degree from the Stanford School of Medicine, where she also completed a residency in ophthalmology. After a two-year retina-vitreous fellowship at the University of California at San Diego, she has been in private practice. Dr. Pilyugina is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.