Primary Eye Care Physician
Laura Vandenberg, OD
Primary Eye Care Physician · Ocular Disease and Surgical Co-Management
A 2022 graduate of the accredited Newsom Eye Residency Program, Dr. Vandenberg manages and treats ocular disease, co-manages cataract and glaucoma surgery, fits contact lenses and treats dry eye.
Sees patients at
Carrollwood·South Tampa
500+ patients
Provided eye care and glasses during a mission trip in Ecuador.
Background
High volume, high touch.
Residency trained here
A Newsom Eye 2022 Optometry Resident in the accredited program led by Eric Fazio, OD, Medical Director of Optometry.
High-volume experience
Experienced in busy eye care clinics through numerous internships and externships — ocular disease, cataract and glaucoma co-management, contact lens fittings and dry eye.
Global service
Provided eye care and glasses to over 500 patients during a mission trip in Ecuador.
Sports vision
Performed sports vision therapy for the Florida State University football and women’s soccer teams.
Education & Recognition
A foundation of excellence.
Education & Training
Residency
Newsom Eye, Tampa, FL
Optometry
Internship
Nova Southeastern University Clinics
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Externship
Eye Associates of Pinellas
Pinellas Park, FL
Externship
Bay Pines VA Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
Doctor of Optometry
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bachelor of Science
Nova Southeastern University
Vision Science, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bachelor of Science
Florida State University
Exercise Physiology, Tallahassee, FL
Awards & Recognition
VSP Global Faculty Choice Award of Excellence
Class of 2022
NSU College of Optometry Alumni Chapter Scholarship
American Academy of Optometry Student Fellow
Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity
Research Assistant
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, Florida State University
Professional Associations
Florida Optometric Student Association
American Optometric Student Association
Care that treats you like a person, not a chart.
Book a comprehensive exam with Dr. Vandenberg in Carrollwood or South Tampa.