American Board of Ophthalmology

Aura Biosciences Strengthens and Expands Leadership Team with Key Appointments

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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“Jill and Mark’s appointments come at an important time in Aura’s evolution as a late stage clinical development company,” said Elisabet de los Pinos, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Aura.

Key Points: 
  • “Jill and Mark’s appointments come at an important time in Aura’s evolution as a late stage clinical development company,” said Elisabet de los Pinos, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Aura.
  • “We have built our leadership team with experienced industry leaders who have proven track records of success with multiple drug approvals.
  • Dr. Hopkins is board certified in Ophthalmology from the American Board of Ophthalmology and the Royal College of Surgeons Canada.
  • Before joining Sanofi Genzyme, Dr. Plavsic held various technical leadership positions with AstraZeneca, Q-One Biotech, and Life Technologies.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Joseph P. Calderone as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Ophthalmology

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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CRANFORD, N.J., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joseph P. Calderone is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Ophthalmology.

Key Points: 
  • CRANFORD, N.J., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Joseph P. Calderone is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Healthcare Professional for his contributions to the field of Ophthalmology.
  • Dr. Calderone began his scholarship at the College of the Holy Cross where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry.
  • The doctor currently works as the Medical and Surgical Director of Better Vision New Jersey (formerly called Cranford Ophthalmology) where he has served since 1987.
  • Dr. Calderone would like to dedicate this honor in loving memory of his father, Joseph P. Calderone, and thanks his wife Heidi, and daughters.

SightMD Welcomes Robert Spector, MD to its expert team in New York

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Robert Spector, MD to its expert team.

Key Points: 
  • SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Robert Spector, MD to its expert team.
  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Robert Spector, MD to its expert team.
  • Dr. Robert T. Spector, M.D., F.A.C.S.
  • SightMD is actively seeking ophthalmology professionals who are interested in joining our outstanding team.

Dr. Deepika Malik: A Leading Vitreoretinal Surgeon Joins OCLI Vision, Offering Exceptional Eye Care Services

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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MINEOLA, N.Y., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Deepika Malik, MD, a highly experienced and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon, is ecstatic to join the OCLI Vision team, offering expert eye care services to patients in Rockland County, Orange County, and the boroughs of Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn. With her expertise in macular disorders, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, inflammatory ocular diseases, and surgical retinal diseases, Dr. Malik has built a well-respected name in the realm of ophthalmology.

Key Points: 
  • OCLI Vision, a Spectrum Vision Partners (SVP) managed practice, has announced the addition of Deepika Malik, MD, an esteemed Vitreoretinal Surgeon with experience spanning 15 years .
  • Dr. Malik is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and is Board Certified in Ophthalmology.
  • She completed her surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at the University of California, Irvine.
  • With Dr. Malik's expert care, patients can trust that their eye health is in great hands.

Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, John T. Couvillion is acknowledged as Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the retina and vitreous surgical field

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, John T. Couvillion is acknowledged as Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the retina and vitreous surgical field.

Key Points: 
  • BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, John T. Couvillion is acknowledged as Distinguished Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the retina and vitreous surgical field.
  • Dr. Couvillion earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of the Pacific.
  • He also completed a fellowship in vitreous and retinal surgery at Baylor University, College of Medicine.
  • Dr. Couvillion was granted a scholarship for additional training in Uveitis at McGill University in Montreal Canada.

American Vision Partners Welcomes Dr. Shaun Brierly as new Chief Medical Officer

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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PHOENIX, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Vision Partners ("AVP"), one of the largest and fastest-growing eye care management organizations in the nation, announced the hire of Dr. Shaun Brierly, M.D. as their new Chief Medical Officer.

Key Points: 
  • American Vision Partners ("AVP"), one of the largest and fastest-growing eye care management organizations in the nation, announced the hire of Dr. Shaun Brierly, M.D.
  • PHOENIX, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- American Vision Partners ("AVP"), one of the largest and fastest-growing eye care management organizations in the nation, announced the hire of Dr. Shaun Brierly, M.D.
  • Dr. Brierly also comes to American Vision Partners with more than two decades of experience developing his clinical and leadership skills across diverse environments.
  • "We are extremely fortunate to have a clinical leader of Dr. Brierly's caliber," said Shane Armstrong, CEO of American Vision Partners.

Lehigh Valley Eye Center, a OCLI Vision practice, Welcomes New Glaucoma Specialist to Their Expanding Team of Eye Care Professionals

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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BETHLEHEM, Pa., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OCLI Vision is excited to welcome Bonny Lee, MD, a fellowship-trained, board-certified glaucoma specialist to its growing team of eye care professionals at the Lehigh Valley Eye Center, an OCLI Vision practice in Bethlehem. The eye care clinic is located at 3535 High Point Boulevard, Suite 800 Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Key Points: 
  • OCLI Vision is excited to welcome Bonny Lee, MD, a fellowship-trained, board-certified glaucoma specialist to its growing team of eye care professionals at the Lehigh Valley Eye Center, an OCLI Vision practice in Bethlehem.
  • BETHLEHEM, Pa., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OCLI Vision is excited to welcome Bonny Lee, MD, a fellowship-trained, board-certified glaucoma specialist to its growing team of eye care professionals at the Lehigh Valley Eye Center, an OCLI Vision practice in Bethlehem.
  • "I'm grateful to be joining the world-class team of eye care professionals in the Lehigh Valley," stated Dr. Lee.
  • The practices of OCLI Vision offer eye care services at locations throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Sight Sciences Announces the Appointment of Tamara Fountain, M.D. to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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As part of her duties, Dr. Fountain has joined Sight Sciences Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Key Points: 
  • As part of her duties, Dr. Fountain has joined Sight Sciences Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
  • Tamara is an accomplished ophthalmologist with both incredible clinical and academic credentials as well as significant ophthalmic leadership experience.
  • She will provide Sight Sciences and our Board of Directors with new and valuable perspectives as we continue to scale our businesses in glaucoma and ocular surface disease, said Paul Badawi, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sight Sciences.
  • Sight Sciences is an eyecare technology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative solutions intended to transform care and improve patients lives.

SightMD Welcomes Marc G. Rubinstein, M.D. to their New York Team of Providers

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Marc G. Rubinstein, M.D. to its expert team.

Key Points: 
  • is a dedicated ophthalmologist to join its growing team of over 80 providers in the New York Tri-state region.
  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes Marc G. Rubinstein, M.D.
  • Dr. Rubinstein is a dedicated ophthalmologist that is based in New York and the Bronx, NY.
  • Sight Growth Partners is the administrative services provider for SightMD as well as SightMD Connecticut, SightMD New Jersey, and SightMD Pennsylvania.

Jay Harris Levy, M.D. Has Been Reviewed and Approved By FL Top Docs

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Jay Harris Levy is one of the most widely known and respected retina surgeons and vitreous specialists in South Florida. A native of Miami, Dr. Levy received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital. He served as Chief Resident during his Ophthalmology Residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, in association with the Johns Hopkins Hospital. As a Fellow in Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, Dr. Levy received additional subspecialty training at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Jay Harris Levy of the Retina Macular Specialists of Miami has been reviewed and approved by FL Top Docs for 2022.
  • SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Jay Harris Levy is one of the most widely known and respected retina surgeons and vitreous specialists in South Florida.
  • A native of Miami, Dr. Levy received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
  • He served as Chief Resident during his Ophthalmology Residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, in association with the Johns Hopkins Hospital.