Mariana Flores Pimentel, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmologist

4.8 / 5 View Comments

Dr. Mariana Flores is a pediatric ophthalmologist who specializes in treating strabismus and eye conditions such as abnormal retinal development, pediatric cataracts, retinopathy of prematurity, and amblyopia. Her research interest includes strabismus in children and adults, ocular genetic disorders, vision screening, and retinopathy of prematurity.

Education

Tecnologico de Monterrey Escuela de Medicina Monterrey

Residency

Instituto de Oftalmologia - Conde de Valenciana

Fellowship

University of Toronto Hospital for Sick Kids

Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

  • Flores Pimentel, M et al. Choroidal abnormalities and Lisch Nodules in Children Meeting Clinical and Molecular Diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis Type 1. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2022; 11(2): 10 https://tvst.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2778353
  • Daigle, P; Ming-Han Lee, M; Flores Pimentel, M; Campisi, M; De Angelis, D. Capnocytophaga sputigena as a cause of severe orbital cellulitis and subperiosteal abscess in a child: A case report and review of literature. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology/Journal Canadien d’ophtalmologie. https://www.canadianjournalofophthalmology.ca/article/S0008-4182(20)30782-1/fulltext
  • Flores-Pimentel, M; Duncan, JL. De Alba Campomanes, A, Moore, AT. Dark without pressure retinal changes in a pediatric age group. population. Eye. 35, 1221-1227 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41433-020-1088-5
  • Law, M.; Flores-Pimentel, M; Oldenburg CE; de Alba Campomanes, AG. Major Article. Positive predictive value and screening performance of GoCheckKids in a primary care university clinic. J AAPOS. Vol 24 (1): P17.E1-17. E5 https://www.jaapos.org/article/S1091-8531(20)30010-0/fulltext
  • Flores-Pimentel, M.; De la Huerta, I.; Duncan, JL; Slavotinek, AM.; Moore, AT.; De Alba Campomanes, AG. Phenotypic heterogeneity in a family with X-linked FEVR with prevention of visual loss in an affected male with laser treatment in infancy. Retinal Cases & Brief Reports. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30074570/

Dr. Flores is fluent in Spanish.

Locations for this Doctor

Exterior view of 131 New London Turnpike in Glastonbury

Connecticut Children’s Ophthalmology and Optical Shop – Glastonbury

131 New London Turnpike
Glastonbury, CT06033
United States

Exterior view of Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center – Hartford

282 Washington Street
Hartford, CT06106
United States

Exterior view of 599 Farmington Avenue

Connecticut Children’s Urgent Care, Specialty Care & Primary Care Center – Farmington (599 Farmington Ave.)

599 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT06032
United States

4.8
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Provider showed concern

4.8

Provider explained things clearly

4.8

Provider included you in decisions

4.8

Provider discussed treatment options

4.8

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.8

Most Recent Comments

January 1, 2024
Good
December 12, 2023
She's a great dr. Worth over 1h drive to see her.
November 11, 2023
This was our visit with Dr Flores, we were seeing [...]. Dr Flores was wonderful, kind and informative. She took the time to explain things to us
November 11, 2023
Awesome experience
November 11, 2023
Had a wonderful experience
November 11, 2023
Dr Flores was excellent! She was so sweet to our son and explained everything perfectly!
November 11, 2023
Very nice physician! Professional and respectful
September 9, 2023
This was not our first visit with the practice but our first visit seeing Dr. Flores. She was very kind to my little one and thorough with the exam. I would definitely recommend Dr. Flores.
August 8, 2023
Dr. Flores was amazing with my son. She was very gentle, and when it was time to discuss a treatment plan she was thorough and patient in answering all my questions.
July 7, 2023
Very professional team
July 7, 2023
Caring, provides options for care.
July 7, 2023
Bueno
June 6, 2023
She was amazing, great experience. Spoke to and engaged with [...] directly before speaking to me - I really like that approach
June 6, 2023
The doctor was great. She was very responsive and knowledgeable. [...]
May 5, 2023
Showed professionalism, care and compassion