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In addition to treating patients, Dr. Braverman, a board-certified ophthalmologist, is an active medical researcher, the inventor of several eye surgical instruments, and the author of a chapter in an authoritative book on small incision cataract surgery as well as many articles for medical journals. He has frequently been asked to speak at medical conferences around the country in order to describe his techniques in modern, small incision cataract surgery (phacoemulsification). He is currently a manuscript reviewer for one of the most prestigious peer reviewed journals in ophthalmology, the American Journal of Ophthalmology. As a result of the volume of laser vision correction procedures that he performs and his resultant experience Dr. Braverman has taught many other ophthalmologists how to use excimer lasers to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. He was the first ophthalmologist in Broward County to use an excimer laser to perform LASIK (laser assisted in-situ keratomileusis). He was medical director of TLC The Laser Eye Center in Fort Lauderdale and Miami from 1996 until 2002. Dr. Braverman is a Voluntary Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, an Adjunct Associate Professor for the University of Houston College of Optometry and the New England College of Optometry as well as a Clinical Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale. He is also past Chief of Ophthalmology at Hollywood Memorial Hospital. Dr. Braverman looks forward to meeting any prospective patient who is interested in achieving the goal of a life with less dependency on glasses or contact lenses. Dr. Howard Braverman founded the Braverman Eye Center in 1973, and practiced until 1999 when he left clinical practice to become the CEO of Vision Care Inc. in Tampa.Honored as "Optometrist of the Decade" by the Florida Optometric Association and as one of the "Best and Brightest Optometrists in the United States by 20/20 magazine, Dr. Howard Braverman served South Florida patients for more than twenty five years. Dr. Braverman received his B.S. degree from the University of Miami and his OD from the University of Houston College of Optometry, which named him its Distinguished Optometry Alumnus for 1994. In 1990, Dr. Braverman was appointed by the Governor to the Florida State Board of Optometry, and he served on that Board for nine years, including 2 years as Chairman. Dr. Braverman was President of the American Optometric Association and had held national office in the AOA since 1994. He is a past president of the Southern Council of Optometrists, a 13-state regional organization known for it's professional education seminars. In addition, he previously served as President of the Florida Optometric Association, President of the Broward County Optometric Association, and on the editorial council of the Southern Journal of Optometry. As a past president of the Hallandale Rotary Club and a member of the Hallandale Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Braverman continues to be involved in the community.
Dr. Burgess initially moved to Florida in 1971 and was raised in Palm Beach County. He received his undergraduate degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He conducted and published research at Louisiana State University Eye Center. He attended medical school at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, and completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Cornell University's North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. At Cornell, he was the chief resident of Ophthalmology in 1995. After his residency, he elected to pursue his interest in retina by completing a two-year fellowship in medical and surgical treatment of vitreous and retinal diseases. His fellowship was performed at the University of California, San Diego, Shiley Eye institute. While in fellowship, he participated in research studying diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and macular holes. He has expertise in all areas of retinal disease including the management of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, macular holes, uveitis, ocular tumors, and ocular trauma. In addition to his clinical practice, he has actively participated in ocular research and has authored several articles that have been published in leading ophthalmology journals.
Dr. Hargreaves continues to be active in private practice, and has returned to the Braverman Eye Center as its Clinical Optometric Director. As a Board Certified Optometric Physician, he provides full-scope primary care optometric services for all age groups from pediatric to geriatric. This includes comprehensive eye examinations, specialty contact lens fitting, ocular disease diagnosis and management, dry eye treatment with punctal plugs and co-management of all types of ocular surgeries including cataract and glaucoma surgeries, PRK and LASIK. As Clinical Director, Dr. Hargreaves serves as Attending Physician to optometric interns from five different optometric colleges, as well as coordinator for the site’s Residency Program affiliated with Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. He is an associate adjunct clinical professor for the University of Houston College of Optometry, Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry and The New England College of Optometry, a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society and is actively involved in the Broward County, Florida and American Optometric Associations.
ALAN S. LANE MD, FACS Dr Alan Lane was
born in Brooklyn, N.Y., but has resided in south Florida for over thirty
years. He did his undergraduate training at Tufts University in Medford,
Mass., and received his medical degree from the State University of New
York, Downstate Medical School in Brooklyn, New York. After interning at
Long Island Jewish Hospital in New Hyde Park, N.Y., he completed his
residency in Ophthalmology at Mt. Sinai Hospital in NYC.
Tirso Mark Lara MD, FACS
Dr. Paris is a
graduate of the Central University of Venezuela School of Medicine, where he
graduated summa cum laude. He was awarded the Fundayacucho National Excellence
Scholarship for his academic performance. His first Ophthalmology residency was
completed at the Venezuelan Premier Ophthalmology training program at Hospital
“J. A. Risquez”.
JULIO PEREZ MD, FACS Dr. Perez is originally from Puerto Rico, a US commonwealth island in the Caribbean. He obtained his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of P.R. in San Juan and later completed his accredited residency in ophthalmology at the University District Hospital. Subsequently he became the first physician of Hispanic origin to complete a fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the Mount Sinai and Beth Israel Medical Centers in New York City. In 1989 Dr. Perez established his practice in Fort Lauderdale promptly understanding the importance of a close working relationship with the Optometric community and welcoming NSU students to his practice and the operating room ever since. His research experience ranges from his undergraduate investigation on the regenerative potential of iris cells from newts in 1980 to the clinical efficacy of the topical antibiotic norfloxacin in 1986 to being the lead clinical researcher in the state of Florida for the development of the novel anti CMV retinitis drug fomivirsen in 1997 (Formivirsen opened the door for other messenger RNA drugs to evolve making it possible to treat disease at the genetic level). Among other achievements; Dr. Perez became certified by American Board of Ophthalmology in 1989, was elected fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 1990 and is currently an adjunct assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University and a member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists. In other aspects of his personal life, he has been class valedictorian for the Fitness Institute International and has been certified by the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. His pastimes and passions include nitrox and advanced scuba diving, snow skiing, motorcycle riding, sporting clays, collecting guitars and producing instructional videos for beginner musicians. Dr Rashid Taher is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in Vitreoretinal surgery. Dr. Taher completed a two year vitreo-retinal fellowship at Boston University Medical Center. He finished his ophthalmology residency at the University of Florida and his medical school training at the George Washington University Medical School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in history at the University of Michigan. Dr. Taher has authored several chapters in the text “Retinal Disorders and Acute Visual Loss.” He has been involved in the research of surgical treatment of retinal vascular occlusions and diode laser use in macular degeneration. He also has an interest in ocular trauma and the management of intraocular foreign bodies. Dr Taher has served as a consultant to several health care related
internet corporations and was a partner in three health care related
internet startups. He is on the Board of Directors for CardiacAmerica,
Teleradiology America and Pediatric Radiology of America. He is also on
the Medical Executive Committees for multiple Ambulatory Surgical
Centers.
Dr. David Tenzel has been a resident of Florida for more than 35 years and has always considered Florida his home. His training began at the University of Miami, graduating in 1980 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He completed two years at Chicago Medical School and then transferred to the University of Miami School of Medicine, graduating from there in 1985. Dr. Tenzel completed an internship at Deaconess Hospital in St. Louis. His three-year Ophthalmology residency was at White Memorial Medical Center in California, where he served as Chief resident and earned an award for outstanding achievement. Upon returning to Florida, Dr. Tenzel completed a Fellowship in Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He has been in private practice in South Florida since 1990. A board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Tenzel has written many book chapters and journal articles on oculoplastic procedures, cosmetic eyelid surgery, reconstructive procedures and lacrimal surgery. He has lectured on oculoplastic surgery at Optometric meetings, trained ophthalmologists in oculoplastic surgery, and optometry students in oculoplastics, diagnostics and treatment. Dr. Tenzel, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, has served as Chairman of Ophthalmology at Doctor’s Hospital in Hollywood and currently is Chairman of Ophthalmology at Columbia Aventura Hospital. He currently is listed in Who’s Who in America, was listed in Best Doctors in America in 1998, and was listed in Best Doctors in the Southeast Region from 1994 to 1997.
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