Dr. Lara is the newest member of the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute physician team. Dr. Lara specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with retinal disorders, including special interests in macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, and severe ocular trauma. He routinely uses state–of–the–art surgical and laser techniques for various conditions such as retinal detachments, macular holes, and eye Read more...
Keith A. Skolnick, M.D. is a board certified Ophthalmologist skilled in eye surgery. He specializes in laser cataract surgery using the most advanced technology lens implants. Located in Plantation — Broward county, he was one of the first eye surgeons in Florida to offer the latest femtosecond laser cataract surgery technology using the Abbott Catalys® precision laser system and is Read more...
Dr. Burgess specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of retinal diseases including the management of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, macular holes, uveitis, ocular tumors, and ocular trauma. Dr. Burgess is board–certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American College of Surgeons. Dr. Burgess is Read more...
Joining Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute in 1980, Dr. Epstein is a fellowship–trained surgeon in ocular plastic surgery. He is also an accomplished surgeon with special interest in cosmetic laser facial plastic surgery. With his advanced training, he was the first physician in Broward County to be fellowship trained in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Epstein is Board–Certified and is Read more...
Practicing and empowering both women and men alike, Dr. Shelena C. Lalji, founder of Dr.Shel Wellness & Medical Spa, has served the greater Houston area for over 13 years. An honor graduate from Emory University in Atlanta GA, Dr. Shel is a board certified physician who is devoting her full-time practice to aesthetics and wellness medicine. With her thorough experience Read more...
Dr. Bala Ambati has the distinction of being the world’s youngest person to graduate from medical school at age 17. He is experienced in cornea transplants, cataract extraction, keratoprosthesis (artificial cornea), LASIK, and other complex procedures of the cornea and anterior segment of the eye. He also practices general Ophthalmology. He has been an invited speaker at the World Ophthalmology Read more...
Dr. Leslie Carter, Board Certified in Dermatology, is an experienced medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatologist. She has practiced in Bend since completing dermatology residency training at Dartmouth in 2004.  In addition to providing comprehensive dermatologic care, Dr. Carter specializes in skin cancer screening and surgery, hair loss and cosmetic injections. Read more...
Dr. Blumenstrauch grew up in Southern California and graduated as valedictorian of his high school class of 1100 students. with high honors including summa cum laude and membership in Phi Beta Kappa honors society. He went on to attend University of California, Los Angeles, where he graduated with a B.S. Degree in Biochemistry. He remained at UCLA to attend medical Read more...
Dr. Butka’s most recent area of study has been in aesthetic medicine and the use of botox, fillers, and laser assisted corrections. He is certified by ASLMS. Dr. Butka is an associate in the National Society of Cosmetic Physicians and is certified in Laser Assisted Liposuction. He has completed courses and received certifications in advanced acne procedures, office dermatology procedures, Read more...