Susan Andracchi, M.D.

• Private Practice, Medical Retina and Neuro-Ophthalmology- 1998 - present

First neuro-ophthalmologist in southeastern North Carolina, providing care to patients across the eastern half of the state. First retinal physician in the region to implement intravitreal injections which are now the mainstay of treatment for macular degeneration and other retinal diseases. Our team is known for delivering clinically excellent, compassionate care with a commitment to advancing eye health in the community. 

• ECU Health, Neuro-Ophthalmology- 2024-present

I serve as neuro-ophthalmologist in a newly established academic department, providing patient care and helping to lay the foundation for future clinical and educational program. I am prepared to lead and mentor residents upon their arrival with a focus on excellence in education and innovative patient care. I look forward to contributing to shaping the department's growth and reputation as a center of excellence in opthalmology.

• Clinical Associate/ Neuro-Ophthalmology - Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC 1997-1998

Provided patient care in a leading academic institution. The time at Duke was also dedicated to mentoring residents, fostering the next generation of opthalmologists with a focus on clinical excellence. 

• New York- 1991 License #191614 (inactive)
• North Carolina – 1997 License #9700845

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Alpha Omega Alpha
• North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
• North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

• New York Eye and Ear Infirmary/ New York University/Bellevue Hospital/Manhattan VA - Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow-Fellowship Director: Mark Kupersmith, M.D. 1996-1997
• New York University / Bellevue Hospital - Retina Fellowship - Fellowship Director: Ronald E. Carr, M.D. 1995-1996
• Ophthalmic Oncology, New York Hospital/ Cornell Medical Center Director: David H. Abramson, M.D. 1995-1996
• New York Fluorescein Weekly Meeting Director: Lawrence A. Yannuzzi, M.D. 1995-1996
• New York University/ Bellevue Hospital/ Manhattan, VA- Executive Chief Resident 1994-1995
• New York University/ Bellevue Hospital / Manhattan VA- Ophthalmology Resident 1992-1995
• Winthrop University Hospital -Mineola, NY Intern, Internal Medicine 1991-1992
• Specialized training: Electron and Light Microscopy- Montefiore Medical Center Bronx, NY Department of Ophthalmology, 1998, 1990, Columbia University Department of Cell Biology New York, NY 1995-1986, Duke Eye Center Durham, NC 1981-1985

• Andracchi, S. and Korte, G.E.: Expression of Plasma Membrane Alkaline Phosphatase in Normal and Regenerating Choriocapillaris of the Rabbit. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Sarasota, Florida, 1991.
• Andracchi, S.: Retinal Telangiectasias. Grand Rounds-New York University Department of Ophthalmology, October 1993.
• Andracchi, S.: Ocular Manifestations of Child Abuse. Grand Rounds- New York University Department of Ophthalmology, March 1994.
• Arevalo, J.F., Friedberg, D.N., Kirsch, L.S., Rahhal, F.M., Andracchi, S., Munguia, D. and Freeman, W.R.: Myopia is a Risk Factor for the Development of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment in Patients with Cytomegalovirus Retinitis. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. May 1995.
• Andracchi, S.: Coats' Disease. New York Retina Club. October 1995.
• Andracchi, S., Dunkel, I.J., Abramson, D.H., Mendelsohn, M.E.: Regression Patterns After Single Agent Systemic Chemotherapy for Intraocular Retinoblastoma. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. April 1996.
• Abramson, D.H., Dunkel, I.J., Andracchi, S., Mendelsohn, M.E.: Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma: Regression Patterns Following Systemic Carboplatin. The American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, Chicago. October 1996.
• Andracchi, S.: Ocular Myasthenia Gravis. Grand Rounds, Duke University, January 1997.
• Andracchi, S., Kupersmith, M.J., Nelson, P., Slakter, J., Setton, A., Berenstein, A.: Visual Loss from Arterial Steal in Patients with Maxillofacial AVM. North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting, Keystone, Colorado. February 1997.
• Andracchi, S., Cohen, M.J., Kupersmith, M.J.: An Unknown Chiasm Disturbance: Is This Lyme Disease? North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, Frank B. Walsh Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland. April 1997.
• Andracchi, S., Kupersmith, M.J., Nelson, P., Slakter, J., Setton, A., Berenstein, A.: Visual Loss from Arterial Steal in Patients with Maxillofacial AVM. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. May 1997.
• Andracchi, S., Kupersmith, M.J.: Choroidal Ischemia in Temporal Arteritis: New York Neuro-Ophthalmology Forum, New York, New York. Dec 1996.
• Andracchi S., Kupersmith, M.J.: Sick RPE Syndrome in a Renal Transplant Recipient: New York Neuro-Ophthalmology Forum, New York, New York. Jan 1997.
• Andracchi,S., Kupersmith, MJ.: Optic Neuropathy and Pachymeningitis: New York Neuro-Ophthalmology Forum, New York, New York. March 1997.
• Andracchi,S.: Social Security Visual Disability Criteria. National Meeting- National Organization of Social Security Representatives. (NOSSCR), St. Louis, Missouri. 2008.
• Andracchi,S.: Neoplasia Associated Ocular Myasthenia Gravis: Primary Renal Tumor in Two Patients with Newly Diagnosed Ocular Myasthenia Gravis. North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting, Tucson, Arizona. Mar 2006.
• Bennett, C., Champion, K., and Andracchi, S.: Patient Compliance with Follow-up Visits Following Diagnosis of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas. February 2022.
• Bennett, C., Church, M. and Andracchi, S.: Changes in Visual Field Mean Deviation in Patients with Presumed Mild Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and Lumbar Puncture Non-Compliance. North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii. March 2024.

• Andracchi, S. and Korte, G.E.: Expression of Alkaline Phosphatase in Regenerating and Normal Choriocapillaris of the Rabbit. Acta Anatomica.141 (4): 289-93, 1991.
• Korte, G.E., Rappa, E. and Andracchi, S.: Localization of Alkaline Phosphatase on Basolateral Plasma Membrane of Normal and Regenerating Retinal Pigment Epithelium. A Cytochemical Study in Rabbits. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science.32 (13):3187-97, Dec. 1991.
• Abramson, D.H., Dunkel, I., Andracchi, S., Mendelsohn, M.E.: Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma: Regression Patterns Following Systemic Carboplatin. Submitted to The Journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• Abramson, D.H., Andracchi, S.: Orbital Avitene Granuloma Formation Following Enucleation for Intraocular Retinoblastoma. American Journal of Ophthalmology, April 1997.
• Andracchi, S., Kupersmith, M.J., Berenstein, A., Nelson, P.K., Slakter, J.S.: Visual Loss from Arterial Steal in Patients with Maxillofacial Arteriovenous Malformation. American Journal of Ophthalmology, April 2000.
• Andracchi,S.: Disability Evaluation Under Social Security. Chapter 2.00 Special Senses and Speech. Chapter update, editor 2008, 2016.

• Executive Chief Resident-Dept. of Ophthalmology-New York University and Bellevue Hospital, Manhattan VA 1995-1996
• Preceptor- New York University Medical Center Department of Neuroanatomy The Pupil 1994-1995
• Fluorescein Angiography Conference Series Department of Ophthalmology/ Bellevue Hospital Biweekly 1995-1996
• Cataract Surgical Attending Bellevue Hospital Biweekly 1995-1996
• Surgical Attending Manhattan Veterans Affairs 1996-1997
• Neuro-Ophthalmology Attending Duke Eye Center 1997-1998
• Senior Attending New Hanover Regional Medical Center 1999-Present
• Regular speaker-NC Optometric Society-Southeastern Division 2010-2018