Specialty: Optometry

• Ocular Disease
• Emergency Eye Care
• Comprehensive Eye Care
• Contact Lenses

Highlights

• Resident Optometrist – Salem Veteran’s Association Medical Center

Education:

• Residency in Ocular Disease/Primary Eye Care in Salem, VA at the Salem Veteran’s Association Medical Center
• Expertise and training within the fields of emergency eye care, corneal disease, glaucoma management, retinal examination, oculoplastics, and ocular manifestations of systemic conditions
• Doctorate of Optometry: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Worcester, MA)
• Bachelor of Science in Biology: Monmouth University (West Long Branch, NJ)
• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in Microbiology

Fellowship:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) (Pending)

Board Certifications and Skills:

• American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry
• National Board of Examiners in Optometry
• Limited communication skills in Spanish

Philosophy of Care:

•  To provide unparalleled quality eye care through diligent examination, patient education, and excellent chairside manner

Personal Interests:

• Martial arts, philosophy, documentaries, family, video games, and restaurants

Charity Associations:

• Executive Board Member/Walk-Fit Volunteer for the Student-Fellowship of the American Academy of Optometry
• Volunteer for Medical Mission through the Hospital de la Familia Foundation in 2014