Macular or Retinal Edema near Saint Petersburg, FL

Care Philosophy: Dr Ponce is a board-certified ophthalmologist who grew up in Guatemala and graduated from Francisco Marroquin University in Guatemala where he obtained his Bachelor in Science and MD degree. His interest in retina started when he did his residency in ophthalmology at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary where he was involved in retinal imaging studies and lutein measurement. He then continued his training by completing a fellowship in medical and surgical treatment of Retinal diseases at the Infirmary.

Biography: Dr Orlick is the founding partner of the practice. Born and raised in St Petersburg, Dr. Orlick has been proud to serve his community since 1991. After achieving the highest honors at the University of South Florida studying Natural sciences, Dr. Orlick completed his medical studies at the Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine in Philadelphia. Following an internship in internal medicine at the University of Miami, he completed his Ophthalmology training at Tulane University in New Orleans. His interest in diseases of the retina led him to accept fellowship training under Dr. David Meyers at the Vitreoretinal Foundation, Memphis, Tennessee. After a number of years away from home, Dr Orlick returned to St. Petersburg to begin his career as a vitreoretinal specialist and surgeon. His private practice obligations have been balanced by one of his main clinical interests: teaching. For the past twenty years, he has continued volunteering his time in the eye clinic of James A. Haley VA hospital, supervising in the care of veterans while teaching ophthalmology residents. Dr Orlick has vast experience in treating a variety of retinal diseases including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, macular pucker and holes, retinal vein occlusions, and uveitis.

Care Philosophy: The Eye Institute of West Florida delivers clinical excellence in every subspecialty field of ophthalmology with our fellowship trained physicians who utilize innovations, advanced medicines and latest techniques to deliver quality patient outcomes in a warm and friendly environment.

Biography: Dr. Patel has received many awards throughout his career: 2005 Department of Physiology Award Boston University School of Medicine; 2004 Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society; 2003 Association of Pathology Chairs-Honor Society; 2001 Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society; 2001 Omicron Delta Epsilon Honor Society Boston University Dept. of Economics; 1999 Golden Key National Honor Society; 1997, 2001 Deans List Boston University College of Arts and Sciences; 1997 2001 University Scholarship merit-based Boston University College of Arts and Sciences.

Biography: Dr. Michael Manning, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Pinellas Park, FL. He is 48 years old. Dr. Michael Manning, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Northside Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Kasper graduated with distinction from Georgetown University. He pursued Residency training in ophthalmology at Georgetown University Hospital. Continued interest in the study of retinal diseases took him to the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, where he completed a two year fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. After a brief stay in Kansas City as a private practice physician, Dr. Kasper has been with the practice since 2002.

Biography: Dr. Berger attended New York University, graduating magna cum laude in the studies of biochemistry/biology. This was followed by medical school and residency in ophthalmology at the State University of New York, Brooklyn, NY, well-known for its exposure and expertise in handling the ocular trauma of New York City. Dr. Berger returned to NYU for an additional year to study medical retinology under the preceptorship of Dr. Ronald Carr and Kenneth Noble, world leaders in electrophysiological evaluation of retinal disorders. Vitreoretinal surgical training was achieved at the Vitreoretinal Foundation, Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Berger enjoys staying at the forefront of retina-related treatment and diagnostics. As such, he has been an investigator in several multicenter studies, including use of silicon oil in vitrectomy and sustained steroid drug implant for the treatment of diabetic macular edema.