Ophthalmology near Saint Petersburg, FL

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.

Care Philosophy: The Shettle family has been providing personal quality eye care in Pinellas County since 1972. This tradition of providing excellent comprehensive medical and surgical eye care to the community is carried on today by Dr. Lee Shettle, who has been practicing as a Board Certified Ophthalmologist in Largo since 1994. Dr. Shettle is a true native of Pinellas County, having grown up in Clearwater and then graduating from the first complete class at Pinellas Park High School in 1980. He earned his B.S. degree in Biology at Truman State University and graduated from medical school in Kirksville, Missouri in 1988. Dr. Lee Shettle performed his three year Ophthalmology residency in Detroit, Michigan, in addition to completing a one year fellowship in Cataract and Refractive Surgery in Denver, Colorado and a one year fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Shettle is an Assistant Clinical Professor at both NOVA Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in South Florida and Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society, Florida Osteopathic Association and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He received the Presidential Achievement Award from the A.O.C.O.O. in addition to being voted Physician of the Year by the Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society in 2006. Dr. Lee Shettle is actively involved in his local, state and national medical organizations in order to stay current with all the rules and regulations that affect the practice of medicine and ultimately patient care. He is certified by the American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Shettle also enjoys teaching interns, residents and fellows in various medical specialties in his office to help these young physicians understand the ocular manifestations of systemic disease so they can then diagnose, treat and then teach future physicians as well. He also has a great interest in giving lectures to fellow physicians at both the local, state and national level. Dr. Shettle is married with two children and enjoys spending time playing and watching them play various sports. Website: www.leeshettleeye.com

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. 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.

Biography: Dr. Edward Rosanelli, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in St Petersburg, FL. He is 76 years old and has been practicing for 54 years. Dr. Edward Rosanelli, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Katherine Flynn, OD is a board-certified optometric physician specializing in primary medical eye care. She is certified in the treatment and management of ocular diseases at St. Luke's Cataract &amp Laser Insititute. Dr Flynn conducts eye examinations for the diagnosis, treatment and management of the visual system. Her areas of focus include: glaucoma, dry eye, and diabetic eye conditions and diseases. She also co-manages cataract and refractive surgery patients.

Care Philosophy: Paul Glass, OD is a board-certified optometric physician specializing in medical eyecare and surgical co-management. He diagnoses and treats diseases of the eyes and visual systems. His services include yearly diabetic eye exams, evaluations for dry eyes, conjunctivitis (pink eye) and ocular allergies. Dr Glass has a keen interest in co-managing cataract and refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK) with our renowned surgeons. Dr Glass is fully versed in co-managing femtosecond laser guided cataract surgery including lifestyle lens implants.