MacularorRetinalEdema near Fort Myers, FL

Care Philosophy: My goal is to deliver the best possible results for all my patients. I will listen carefully to your eye related concerns and do my best to address them.

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.

Care Philosophy: Dr Scherer earned his Bachelor of Science Degree and Doctor of Medicine from State University of New York at Buffalo, graduating Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude, respectively, as well as a PhD in visual neuroscience. His program of study included an internship at the Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, with a focus on internal medicine. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Michigan's W.K. Kellogg eye care center in Ann Arbor. Prior to joining St. Luke's Cataract &amp Laser Insititute, Dr Scherer practiced at Florida and also at UPMC eye care center of Pittsburg, PA where he was a clinical assistant professor.