RetinalVascularOcclusion near Tampa, FL

Care Philosophy: Dr Rodriguez's advanced training and experience in cataract surgery, LASIK & PRK, pterygium surgery and in cutting-edge treatments for dry eye syndrome have resulted in him serving on numerous medical advisory boards for several pharmaceutical companies throughout the United States. He is published in medical journals and a frequent guest speaker at key medical meetings on cataract surgery and medical and surgical options for corneal diseases.

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. Oliva, a native to the Tampa area, is fluent in Spanish and takes a personalized approach to restoring her patients' sight. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida and her medical degree from the University of South Florida, where she remains a member of the prestigious medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed an internship in Internal Medicine, a residency in Ophthalmology and a fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Her excellence as a physician has been highlighted by her service as chief resident, multiple publications in highly regarded medical journals and presentations of advanced independent research at several major national Ophthalmology conferences. Dr. Oliva specializes in new technologies such as laser-assisted cataract surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. She also specializes in corneal diseases and post refractive surgery patients. Additionally, Dr. Oliva serves as a physician expert and quality of care reviewer for Medicare.

Biography: Dr. Cyriac earned both his Bachelor of Science and his MD in six years through an honors program at the Pennsylvania State University and Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He went on to an internship at the Medical Center of Delaware in Newark, and an Ophthalmology residency at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Cyriac completed additional training in glaucoma through a fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School in Boston.