The ARC staff are dedicated health care professionals, delivering medical care of the highest quality with the latest technology. The physicians in the ARC family are all ophthalmologists (eye doctors).
All are Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, with additional subspecialty training in the diagnosis and management of diseases of the retina, vitreous and macula.
The typical course of education for a physician in our group is outlined below.
- 4 years of college pre-medical study
- 4 years of medical school
- 1-2 year medical or surgical internship
- 3-4 year residency in ophthalmology
- 2 year fellowship in diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases
Ahmed Alkaliby, M.D., Ph.D.
Tanta University – Tanta, Egypt
Ophthalmology Residency – Tanta University Eye Hospital
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – University of California, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
Dr. Ahmed Alkaliby completed his Masters of Science in Ophthalmology with Highest Honors and his Doctor of Medicine degree at Tanta University in Tanta, Egypt. He completed his Internship at Tanta University General Hospital in Tanta, Egypt. He then completed his Ophthalmology Residency, and Surgical Vitreoretinal Fellowship at Tanta University Eye at Tanta University Eye Hospital in Tanta, Egypt. Dr. Alkaliby completed his Vitreoretinal Fellowship at the University of California, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute in Irvine, California. He then joined the faculty at Retina Vitreous Associates.
Ahmed Alkaliby, M.D, Ph.D., is an ophthalmologist specializing in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal diseases including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion and retinal detachment. A highly accomplished surgeon and scholar, Dr. Alkaliby has authored a number of books and book chapters on retinal surgery and other vitreoretinal topics. He has also served as an ophthalmology journal peer reviewer and book reviewer. Dr. Alkaliby has lectured as a visiting professor at a number of national and international universities.
He will be available for consultations in vitreoretinal diseases beginning January 2, 2024, at the Traverse City office at 231-938-0710, the Petoskey office at 231-439-9230, and the Gaylord office at 989-448-0937.
Locations:
Traverse City
Petoskey
Gaylord
Tedi Begaj, M.D.
Medical School – University of Massachusetts Medical School
Ophthalmology Residency – Massachusetts Eye & Ear – Harvard Medical School
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Associated Retinal Consultants, P.C.
Originally from Albania, Dr. Tedi Begaj was a teenager when his family immigrated to Massachusetts. He graduated cum laude with highest distinction from the University of Rochester, where he studied biomedical engineering and optics. Dr. Begaj completed his medical training at the University of Massachusetts, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He was awarded a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Fellowship to investigate the use of viral gene therapy in retinal degenerative disease, under Constance Cepko, Ph.D., at Harvard Medical School.
He completed his Transitional Year Internship at Cambridge Health Alliance – Harvard Medical School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Ophthalmology Residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear – Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. After residency, Dr. Begaj completed his Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery Fellowship at Associated Retinal Consultants in Royal Oak, Michigan. He then completed a 6-month fellowship in Uveitis at Northwestern University.
Dr. Begaj is a board-certified ophthalmologist with a special interest in both uveitis and vitreoretinal disease. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists and Young Uveitis Specialists. He has served as a co-investigator in over 15 clinical research trials, and has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and reviews.
He will be available for consultations in adult vitreoretinal diseases and adult and pediatric uveitis beginning January 2, 2024.
Antonio Capone Jr., M.D.
Medical School – Brown University
Ophthalmology Residency – University of Pittsburgh
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Emory University
After completing his Fellowship in 1991, Dr. Capone joined the faculty at Emory University, where he was a tenured Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Vitreoretinal Fellowship Training Program until he joined ARC in 2000. He is a board certified ophthalmologist whose special interests include pediatric vitreoretinal diseases, complicated retinal detachment, ocular oncology and macular disease.
Dr. Capone is an internationally recognized clinician, surgeon and educator. He has authored or co-authored over 200 publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, book chapters, and publications from clinical trials. He is currently a Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Oakland University, and Professor at the European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology, Lugano, Switzerland. He is Co-Director of the Vision Research-ROPARD Foundation, overseeing the clinical research initiative at ARC. He has been actively involved in resident and fellowship education for more than 20 years, and serves as Co-Director of the Associated Retinal Consultants Vitreoretinal Fellowship Training Program.
He has been named to America’s Who’s Who in Medicine, The Best Doctors in America, The Best Doctors in the Southeast and Hour Detroit Magazine’s Top Docs. He is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Retina Specialists, Club Jules Gonin, Macula Society, Retina Society, Association for Research in Vision in Ophthalmology, and the International Society for Eye Research, and serves on the Executive Committee of both the American Society of Retina Specialists and the Retina Society.
Locations:
Royal Oak
Douglas Covert, M.D.
Medical School – University of North Carolina
Ophthalmology Residency – Medical College of Wisconsin
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Medical College of Wisconsin
Dr. Covert completed his MPH in Epidemiology at the University of Michigan, School of Public Health in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He received his medical degree with distinction from the University of North Carolina, School of Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Covert completed his internship at Aurora St. Luke’s and his residency, chief residency, and fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dr. Covert is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retinal Specialists. He has authored over twenty articles that have been published in peer-reviewed journals.
Locations:
Traverse City
Petoskey
Gaylord
A. Bawa Dass, M.D.
Medical School – University of Michigan
Ophthalmology Residency – Duke University
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Associated Retinal Consultants
Dr. Dass served as Clinical Associate in vitreoretinal surgery and Chief Resident at Duke University Medical Center following his fellowship training, supervising resident education and surgery. He joined Associated Retinal Consultants in 1996. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of ophthalmology at Michigan State University.
Dr. Dass interests include retinal detachment, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and pediatric retinal diseases. He has authored several papers in peer-reviewed medical journals and has spoken at numerous national and international ophthalmologic meetings. He is actively involved in clinical research and continues to contribute to the medical literature.
Dr. Dass is currently a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, and The Michigan Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons.
Kimberly Drenser, M.D. Ph.D.
Medical School – University of Florida
Doctorate – University of Florida
Ophthalmology Residency – UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Associated Retinal Consultants
Dr. Drenser has had a distinguished academic career, having received a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics & Microbiology in addition to her medical degree from the University of Florida, Gainesville. She completed her post-doctoral work at UC San Francisco in 1999, and has received numerous academic honors and awards. She has been with Associated Retinal Consultants since completion of her fellowship in 2005.
Dr. Drenser’s special interest is in translating laboratory science into practical treatments for retinal diseases. She established and serves as Director of the Pediatric Retinal Disease Molecular Genetics Laboratory on the Royal Oak campus. She has authored co-authored a number of peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and has spoken at numerous national and international ophthalmologic meetings.
Dr. Drenser is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association and the Association in Research of Vision and Ophthalmology.
Lisa J. Faia, M.D.
Medical School – Keck School of Medicine at USC
Ophthalmology Residency – Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Associated Retinal Consultants
Dr. Faia received her Bachelor of Science degree (magna cum laude) from the George Washington University and her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. She completed her internship at UCLA – VA Greater Los Angeles Internal Medicine Program and residency at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. She then went on to specialty training at the National Eye Institute at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, where she completed a two-year fellowship in Uveitis and Medical Retina. While there, she participated in both clinical and basic science research while completing her clinical duties. From there, she completed a fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery at Associated Retinal Consultants, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan.
Dr. Faia is a board certified ophthalmologist with special interest and expertise in the surgical and medical management of uveitis, as well as vitreoretinal diseases, such as diabetes, macular degeneration, and vein occlusions. Currently, she is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Pan-American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, American Uveitis Society, American Medical Association, Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and Association in Research of Vision and Ophthalmology. She is involved in a wide array of both basic science and clinical studies in uveitic and vitreoretinal diseases. Dr. Faia has presented nationally and internationally on the topics of uveitis and retina and authored and/or co-authored multiple peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and reviews on these subjects.
Locations:
Royal Oak
Rochester
St. Clair Shores
Nathan D. Farley, M.D.
Medical School – Wayne State University
Ophthalmology Residency – Henry Ford Health System
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Associated Retinal Consultants
Dr. Farley received his Bachelor of Science Degree, summa cum laude, in Preprofessional Studies from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, and his Medical Degree, with High Distinction, at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Farley completed his internship and residency in ophthalmology at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan, where he served as chief resident. He then completed his Vitreoretinal Fellowship at Associated Retinal Consultants, P.C, in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Dr. Farley is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists. He has co-authored peer-reviewed publications, presented on various topics, and has participated in clinical research trials.
Locations:
Traverse City
Petoskey
Gaylord
Diane K. Fiander, M.D.
Medical School – Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University
Ophthalmology Residency – Kresge Eye Institute
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Retina Institute of California
Dr. Fiander received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Master of Science in Nutrition from Columbia University, Institute of Human Nutrition in New York, New York. She completed her Medical Degree at Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University, in North Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Fiander completed her internship at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester, Michigan, and residency in ophthalmology at Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit, Michigan. She then went to the Retina Institute of California in Pasadena, California and completed her Vitreoretinal Fellowship.
Dr. Fiander is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, and the American Society of Retinal Specialists. She has co-authored peer-reviewed publications, presented on various topics, and has participated in clinical research trials.
Locations:
Traverse City
Petoskey
Gaylord
Bruce R. Garretson, M.D.
Medical School – Wayne State University
Ophthalmology Residency – University of Illinois Eye Infirmary
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Bruce R. Garretson, M.D. is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and is actively involved in the training of Retinal Fellows at Associated Retinal Consultants. Dr. Garretson completed medical school at Wayne State University graduating with high honors. His ophthalmology residency was at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary where he spent an additional year as Chief Resident. He completed his Retinal Fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Garretson joined Associated Retinal Consultants in 1994 and has been active in retinal research throughout his career being named the principle investigator or a co-investigator in many landmark retinal studies. He has a special interest in the management of complicated retinal detachment and in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. He has authored several articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and is actively involved in clinical research including trials sponsored by the National Institute of Health and National Eye Institute. He has been named to The Best Doctors in the Midwest, and The Best Doctors in America.
Dr. Garretson is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, the American Medical Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, The Michigan Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons, and Oakland County Medical Society.
Tarek S. Hassan, M.D.
Medical School – University of Michigan
Ophthalmology Residency – University of Michigan
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Associated Retinal Consultants
Tarek S. Hassan, M.D. is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and Senior Partner and previous Director of the Vitreoretinal Fellowship Training Program at Associated Retinal Consultants in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is currently the President of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) and serves as head of the Executive Committee of both the ASRS and the Foundation of the ASRS. He has been the Program Chairman for the past two ASRS Annual Meetings and the Program Chairman for the past two Retina Subspecialty Day Programs at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Meetings. He is a course director of both the Annual Retina Fellows Forum Meeting and the Annual Best of Retina Meeting. He is also on the organizing committee of the Vail Vitrectomy Meeting. He is the founder of two international vitreoretinal societies, and presently serves as the President and Course Director of the Club Vit.
Dr. Hassan has an active clinical and academic practice. He is involved in a wide array of both basic science and clinical vitreoretinal research studies, and has served as principal investigator or co-investigator in more than 100 national trials, notably in the areas of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and vitreoretinal surgery. He has authored and co-authored more than 160 papers in peer-reviewed journals and 8 books or book chapters for medical texts. He is a scientific reviewer for all of the leading journals within ophthalmology and retina, and on the editorial board of several. He has been a leader in the areas of retinal detachment repair, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration, and has lectured extensively nationally and internationally for many years, giving more than 450 presentations on these topics. He was awarded the AAO Achievement Award in 2003, the ASRS Senior Honor Award in 2004, and the AAO Senior Achievement Award in 2013. He has also been named to the “Best Doctors in America” listing every year since 2000. He has been very committed to retina fellow education, and in the past twenty years, he has had the distinct honor to train 34 clinical vitreoretinal fellows and over 20 international research fellows. Born in Houston, Texas, Dr. Hassan pursued his undergraduate and medical school training at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He stayed at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center to complete his ophthalmology residency prior to completing his vitreoretinal fellowship at Associated Retinal Consultants/William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Tamer H. Mahmoud, M.D., Ph.D.
Medical School – Ain Shams University
Ophthalmology Residency – Duke University Eye Center
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Duke University Eye Center
Director, Vitreoretinal Fellowship
Tamer Mahmoud, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and Director of the Vitreoretinal Fellowship Training Program at Associated Retinal Consultants in Royal Oak, Michigan. He moved from North Carolina in 2017 where he was a tenured Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and the Program Director of the vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the Duke Eye Center. He developed many surgical techniques including the first human autologous retinal transplantation, and the injection of subretinal air to displace submacular hemorrhage. He also introduced chandelier buckles to the United States and developed the ILM retracting door technique for macular holes.
Dr. Mahmoud graduated Valedictorian from Ainshams University, finished his internship, residency and vitreoretinal fellowship at the Duke Eye Center. He has been invited as a guest speaker all around the world, delivered many named lectures, and runs many surgical courses worldwide. He received many awards over the years, including the “Senior Honor Award” and “Presidential Honor Award” from the American Society of Retina Specialists, the prestigious Robert A. Machemer award from the Duke Eye Center, the “Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award” from the Kresge Eye Institute and the “Golden Globe Award” for residents’ education from the Duke Eye Center.
Dr. Mahmoud has been on the list of Best Doctors in America since 2009 and Castle Connolly Top Doctors in Ophthalmology. He is a co-founder of the Duke Fellows Advanced Vitreous Surgery Course and the North Carolina Retina Club. He served on the national Therapeutic Safety Committee (TSC) for monitoring of drugs and devices and was the program director of the Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship at the Kresge Eye Institute in Michigan before moving back to Duke in 2011. Wayne State University-Kresge Eye Institute established the “Tamer H. Mahmoud, MD Endowed Fellowship Research Award” in 2012.
Dr. Mahmoud is fluent in English, Arabic and French.
Locations:
Royal Oak
Livonia
Port Huron
Alan R. Margherio, M.D.
Medical School – Wayne State University
Ophthalmology Residency – Henry Ford Hospital
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Associated Retinal Consultants
Dr. Margherio specializes in all aspects of vitreoretinal disease. He has a special interest in vitreoretinal complications of cataract surgery, retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration, ocular photodynamic therapy, subfoveal surgery, and diabetic retinopathy. He has authored several papers in peer-reviewed medical journals and has spoken at numerous national and international ophthalmologic meetings. He is actively involved in clinical research and continues to contribute to the medical literature.
Dr. Margherio is an active member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, The Michigan Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons, American Medical Association, and Michigan State Medical Society.
Locations:
Grand Rapids
Norton Shores
Sandeep Randhawa, M.D.
Medical School – Christian Medical College, Ludhiana India
Ophthalmology Residency – University of Washington, Seattle Washington
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco
Dr. Randhawa is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and has an active clinical practice. He graduated valedictorian with honors and distinctions from Christian Medical College, India. After moving to the United States, he completed his Ophthalmology residency at University of Washington, Seattle and a two-year comprehensive fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco. In addition, he also completed a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Iowa.
Dr. Randhawa has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and also many book chapters. He has presented numerous times in national retina meetings. He is a scientific reviewer for retina and ophthalmology journals and a principal investigator and co-investigator in many clinical trials. He has received multiple honors during his career and was inducted into the Retina Society in recognition of his contributions.
Dr. Randhawa is currently a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, Club Vit, Retina Society, and the Pacific Retina Club.
He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.
Locations:
Royal Oak
Livonia
Southgate
East China
Fort Gratiot
Paul V. Raphaelian, M.D.
Medical School- Rush University
Ophthalmology Residency – Rush University Medical Center
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – University of California
Dr. Raphaelian was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society during his medical school training at Rush University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Raphaelian has been in active practice in the treatment of patients with vitreoretinal diseases since 1993 and joined Associated Retinal Consultants in July of 1999. Currently an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Michigan State University, he is involved in medical student and resident training at our Grand Rapids office.
Dr. Raphaelian’s interests are diverse and include the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and other retinal vascular disease, age-related macular degeneration, and macular holes and pucker. He is actively involved in national clinical research trials, and contributes to medical publications.
Dr. Raphaelian is board certified in ophthalmology, and re-certified in 2004. He is a member in many professional societies including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Michigan Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons, American Society of Retina Specialists, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the Michigan State Medical Society.
Locations:
Grand Rapids
Norton Shores
Alan J. Ruby, M.D.
Medical School – University of Michigan
Ophthalmology Residency – Northwestern University
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Washington University
Dr. Ruby received his undergraduate and medical degree with high honors from the University of Michigan. In his residency he served as Chief Resident of the Department of Ophthalmology at Northwestern University. He was a Heed Fellow during his retinal fellowship training at Washington University. Dr. Ruby is currently Clinical Assistant Professor of Biomedical Science at Oakland University.
Dr. Ruby has a special interest in diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. He is actively involved in a wide array of both basic science and clinical vitreoretinal research studies, and currently serves as principal investigator for multiple NEI studies.
Dr. Ruby has been named to The Best Doctors in America is actively involved in fellow and resident education. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, Retinal Society, The Michigan Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Society, and Oakland County Medical Society, and is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Scott Sneed, M.D.
Medical School – University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
Ophthalmology Residency – Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – University of Iowa
Dr. Sneed graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison Wisconsin. He was an intern at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, Virginia, and completed his residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Sneed completed a fellowship in Vitreo-Retinal Diseases and Surgery at the University of Iowa. He was an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Michigan until joining Retinal Consultants of Arizona. Dr. Sneed has been co-investigator in several multi-center studies pertaining to age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, melanoma and endophthalmitis. He is a co-editor of the text Laser Surgery in Ophthalmology: Practical Applications.
Dr. Sneed is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Iowa Eye Association, Bascom Palmer Alumni Association, American Medical Association and the Arizona Ophthalmologic Society.
Locations:
Traverse City
Petoskey
Gaylord
Matthew G. J. Trese, D.O.
Medical School – Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ophthalmology Residency – Beaumont Eye Institute, Beaumont Hospital, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Associated Retinal Consultants, P.C.
Dr. Matthew Trese received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Evolutionary, Population and Organismal Biology from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado, his Master of Arts Degree in Medical Sciences at Boston University, School of Medicine in Boston Massachusetts, and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
Dr. Matthew Trese completed his Transitional Year Internship at Beaumont Hospital, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan, and Ophthalmology Residency at Beaumont Eye Institute, Beaumont Hospital, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Trese completed his Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery Fellowship at Associated Retinal Consultants in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Dr. Matthew Trese is a board-certified ophthalmologist and is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. He has co-authored peer-reviewed publications, presented on various topics, and has participated in clinical research trials.
He will be available for consultations in vitreoretinal diseases beginning August 22, 2022.
Locations:
Okemos
Rochester
Royal Oak
St. Clair Shores
Adam J. Weiner, M.D.
Medical School – Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Ophthalmology Residency – Beaumont Eye Institute, Beaumont Hospital, Oakland University School of Medicine
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Jules Stein Eye Institute/UCLA
Dr. Weiner received his Bachelor of Science Degree, with Honors, in Neuroscience from the University of Michigan, College of LSA in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and his Medical Degree at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Rochester, Michigan. Dr. Weiner completed his transitional year internship at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, and ophthalmology residency, serving as Chief Resident at Beaumont Eye Institute, Beaumont Hospital, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Royal Oak, Michigan. He then completed his Vitreoretinal Fellowship at Jules Stein Eye Institute/UCLA in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Weiner is a board certified ophthalmologist and is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, Vit Buckle Society, Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and American Medical Association. He has co-authored peer-reviewed publications, presented on various topics, and has participated in clinical research trials.
He will be available for consultations in vitreoretinal diseases beginning September 7, 2021
George A. Williams, M.D.
Medical School – Northwestern University
Ophthalmology Residency – Medical College, Wisconsin Milwaukee
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Medical College, Wisconsin Milwaukee
George A. Williams, MD, is Chief of the Department of Ophthalmology and Director of the Beaumont Eye Institute at Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and is Professor at the European School for Advanced Studies in Ophthalmology in Lugano, Switzerland. An Alpha Omega Alpha graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Dr. Williams completed his residency in ophthalmology and his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Dr. Williams has published more than 300 articles and book chapters in the field of vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. He has participated as principal investigator or co-investigator in more than 30 clinical trials sponsored by the National Eye Institute and industry. He is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). He has delivered 25 named lectureships throughout the world.
Dr. Williams served as AAO President in 2019 and currently is Senior Secretary for Advocacy. He was Secretary for Federal Affairs from 2014 through 2017. From 2006-2018, he represented the AAO at the Relative Value Update Committee (RUC) of the American Medical Association. He was Chair of the Board of Directors of the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company from 2016-2019.
He is an Associate Editor for Surgical Techniques for the journal RETINA,. Dr. Williams is a recertified Diplomate (2005, 2016) of the American Board of Ophthalmology and an elected Fellow of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
Jeremy Wolfe, M.D.
Medical School – Medical College of Ohio
Ophthalmology Residency – Emory University
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Wills Eye Institute
Dr. Wolfe attended Case Western Reserve University where he graduated magna cum laude. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. While in medical school, Dr. Wolfe was selected to be a Howard Hughes research scholar at the National Eye Institute where he conducted research on macular degeneration. Dr. Wolfe completed his internship and residency at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, which was followed by a two-year fellowship in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery at the world renowned Wills Eye Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Wolfe is a board certified ophthalmologist specializing in all aspects of vitreoretinal disease. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Association in Research of Vision and Ophthalmology. He has vast experience in the medical and surgical treatment of all retinal diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and retinal vein occlusions. He performs advanced retinal surgery for many vitreoretinal diseases, including macular holes, epiretinal membranes, retinal detachments, and proliferative vitreoretinopathy. He is involved in numerous clinical trials and is able to provide the most sophisticated treatments available.
Dr. Wolfe has presented nationally and authored a number of peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and reviews related to retinal diseases and surgery.
Locations:
Royal Oak
St. Clair Shores
Southgate
Sunita Yedavally, D.O.
Medical School – Michigan State University
Ophthalmology Residency-Detroit Osteopathic Ophthalmology Consortium
Vitreoretinal Fellowship – Kresge Eye Institute
In addition to vitreoretinal subspecialty training, Dr. Yedavally has completed both a clinical research fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology at Michigan State University, and a Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Doctor Yedavally has been in active practice since this time and joined Associated Retinal Consultants in December of 2000.
Dr. Yedavally has a special interest in the management of medical retinal diseases, including diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. She is also an expert in the treatment of neuro-ophthalmologic disorders, including optic neuritis, and has presented several papers on this subject. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and America Osteopathic Association, and is Board Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology.