198 Results for Ophthalmology near Aurora, CO

Dr. Belen's Biography — Gary Belen, MD received his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago and his medical degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. After medical school, he finished a preliminary medicine internship at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco and then performed his residency training in ophthalmology at Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore where he also served as Chief Resident during his final year of residency. After residency, he completed a glaucoma fellowship at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Belen is board certified in ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He presented his ocular research through Maryland General Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He has lectured for numerous professional continuing medical education courses. Dr. Belen specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma. He also has extensive experience in advanced cataract surgery techniques, including premium intraocular lenses that correct presbyopia and astigmatism. He is committed to being at the forefront of the latest treatments for both glaucoma and cataracts so that he may continue to provide only the best care for his patients. When out of the office, Dr. Belen enjoys searching the world for adventure. Recent travels have taken him to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, diving in the Maldives, hiking through Patagonia and visiting the Tiger’s Nest in Bhutan.

Dr. Wang's Biography — Jason Wang, M.D., F.A.A.O., eye physician and surgeon at Omni Eye Specialists, received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University. He received his medical training and medical degree from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. He obtained his residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago. After residency, he obtained subspecialty training in Cornea Transplantation and LASIK Refractive Surgery by completing a fellowship program at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Dr. Wang has contributed to the field of corneal disease and refractive surgery with scientific publications in medical literature and most recently by presenting his work at a national ophthalmic meeting for which Dr. Wang garnered “Best Paper of Session” distinction. During medical school and residency, he participated in research involving retinal pigment epithelial transplantation and corneal epithelial stem cell survival. Dr. Wang is board certified in ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Castroviejo Cornea Society, and fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Wang strives to keep abreast of the latest advances in cataract, corneal and refractive surgery. Early in his employment at Omni Eye Specialists, Dr. Wang was instrumental in starting the astigmatism-reducing and premium-IOL programs that are now available for patients at the time of their cataract surgery. He was the first ophthalmologist in Colorado to implant Intacs® under an FDA-approved status for the surgical treatment of Keratoconus, a corneal thinning and scarring disorder. In addition to LASIK and PRK, Dr. Wang offers alternative refractive surgical techniques including phakic intraocular lens implantation for those who don’t qualify for more traditional refractive procedures. He is committed to providing patients the very best in medical and surgical care with the most up-to-date surgical techniques using only the latest state-of-the-art equipment provided at Omni Eye Specialists and Spivack Vision Center.

Dr. Shukla's Biography — Dr. Salil Shukla graduated with a BA in English from Emory University in Atlanta and attended medical school at New York Medical College. During medical school, Dr. Shukla took a year’s hiatus to perform full-time clinical and basic science research in neuro-ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins’ Wilmer Eye Institute. He completed his medical internship at Yale University before returning to New York Medical College for residency in ophthalmology, where he served as Chief Resident during his senior year. Subsequently Dr. Shukla completed a two-year vitreo-retinal surgical fellowship at the Vitreoretinal Foundation in Memphis, TN. Dr. Shukla has published papers in the journals Cornea, Retina, Ophthalmology, Experimental Neurology and the American Journal of Ophthalmology. He has presented his research at the Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists conventions. Throughout the years, Dr. Shukla has provided valuable professional continuing educational lectures to area optometrists in all areas of vitreo-retinal care. Dr. Shukla has a passion for driving and is an amateur motorsports enthusiast. When the weather allows he is likely at an amateur motorsports event. If he’s not racing he’s likely home playing with his dog. He and his wife have called Denver home since 2011.