Education
Doctor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, 1980-1984
Internship in Internal Medicine, Yale University 1985
Bachelor of Science in Biology and English, University of Pennsylvania, 1980
Post Doctoral Training
Ophthalmology Residency at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, 1985-1988
Licensure and Board Certification
State of Florida Medical License, Florida Board of Medicine 1985-present
Board Certified Diplomate, American Academy of Ophthalmology,1991
Academic & Administrative Appointments
Voluntary Professor of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami
Hospital Appointments
Attending Staff, Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Attending Staff, Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami
Attending Staff, Miami Veterans Hospital
Attending Staff, Miami Lakes Surgery Center
Memberships, Offices and Committee Appointments
American Academy of Ophthalmology,
Florida Society of Ophthalmology,
Bascom Palmer Alumni Association,
Harvard Medical School Alumni Association
Other Professional Positions & Major Appointments
Past Vice-President, Florida Society of Ophthalmology
Present Secretary-Treasurer, Florida Society of Ophthalmology
Executive Committee Board Member, Florida Society of Ophthalmology
Board of Medical Directors Member, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Awards & Honors
Selected as one of the "
Best Doctors in America" 2006-present Best Doctor
Recognized as "Top Doctor in South Florida" by New York Times 2008-present
Florida Super Doctor
Award for Outstanding Young Ophthalmologist Leader in the State of Florida, 1999
Award for Community service in the State of Florida, 2001
Research Interests
Laser vision correction, Corneal refractive therapy