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Board-Certified Eye Physician & Surgeon

“In school, subjects like physics, calculus and chemistry always came fairly easily to me. So I entered college planning to become an engineer. As I continued to have academic success, I began to consider a career in medicine. My father, whose friend was an ophthalmologist, suggested that ophthalmology was a gratifying field in which one can make an enormous impact for others. During medical school, I considered several specialties, but I always kept coming back to ophthalmology. I saw it as a great opportunity to really help people by restoring one of their most vital senses. I was also drawn to the ever-advancing technology and the detailed skill that’s involved. Another aspect that really stood out for me was the high success rates of ophthalmic surgery and the ability to change lives for the better.

“Those high rates of success still motivate me today. And the same is true of the technological advances and the ability to make a difference in people’s lives. It’s very fulfilling to give a person back the gift of eyesight. Helping people is why I do this... and why I devote myself to raising the standard of care and expanding what is possible through ophthalmic care. My goal is to provide the very best quality of care possible, to do it ethically and conscientiously and to help people see as well as is humanly possible. And that includes offering care at the leading edge of my profession.”

Board-Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology
Residency: Ophthalmology, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, LA
Internship: Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC
MD: University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX
BS: Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX
Member: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Nevada Ophthalmology Society, Washoe County Medical Society
Clinical Professor of Surgery: University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno, NV
Leadership Positions: Medical Director, Sierra Vista Surgery Center (2006–2009); Chief of Ophthalmology, Irwin Army Medical Center, Ft. Riley, KS (1996–1999)
Military Service: Major, United States Army Medical Corps (1989-2000)

Board-Certified Eye Physician & Surgeon

“Ophthalmology fits my personality. There is logic involved, a sense of progression from diagnosis to carefully weighed decisions to direct intervention. Yet, it’s a human undertaking. It’s about doing something significant to improve the lives of others. In other words, it’s about people. It starts with developing a rapport with each individual and always working in their best interests. And it demands the highest degrees of skill and dedication. Today, and for the decades that I’ve committed myself to my patients’ best eye health, I am committed to offering care that is as advanced as is available anywhere. Anything less would be to accept a lower standard for myself, and that’s a non-starter.

“I strive to provide the most expert advice, diagnosis and treatment possible. I keep up with the literature. I use the most advanced techniques and capabilities. And I take pride in pushing the forefront of eye medicine and surgery into new territory. For example, I’ve contributed to how refractive surgery is performed… and its improved outcomes over the years. I’m also proud to have tens of thousands of procedures to my credit, but my goal is to provide the highest standard of care — and the best outcome — to each patient. I would demand nothing less than that for my own family members’ vision and eye health.”

Board-Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology
Fellowship: Ophthalmology, Barnes–McMillan Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Residency: Ophthalmology, Barnes Hospital/Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Internship: Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX
MD: Washington University, St. Louis, MO
BA: Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Member: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (Founding Member), Nevada Ophthalmology Society, Washoe County Medical Society
Clinical Professor of Surgery: University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno, NV
Clinical Instructor: Ophthalmology, USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA (1970–1972)
Military Service: Lt. Commander, United States Navy, Camp Pendleton, CA