EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Biological Sciences, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
• Doctor of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY
• Internship in Internal Medicine, Saint Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY
• Residency in Ophthalmology, New York University Medical Center/Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, New York, NY
• Fellowship in Medical Retinal Disease, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

NOTEWORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• One of the first full time retina physicians in Highlands County to use injections in treating macular degeneration. 
• Involved in the first trial of Macugen in the U.S., a non-laser treatment for age-related macular degeneration
• Experienced in cold laser therapy for age-related macular degeneration, Photo-Dynamic Therapy (PDT)
• Experienced with multiple non-laser treatments for age-related macular degeneration, including Macugen®, Avastin® and Lucentis®.
• Recipient of the Bausch & Lomb Young Investigator's Travel Award
• Involved with Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Project
• Routinely presents retinal imaging and unique cases at scientific meetings

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Actively participated in drug development and pharmaceutical research
• Involved in Diabetic Retinopathy Study for the United States Air Force
• Research in prophylactic treatment of age-related macular degeneration

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Medical Association
• Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery