Doctors
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Dr. Douglas Scott received his medical degree from the University of
Chicago, ophthalmology training from Johns Hopkins University in
Maryland and completed a fellowship in glaucoma at Harvard University
in Massachusetts. He has practiced general ophthalmology with an
emphasis on glaucoma in the Lakes Region since 1990. He has
expertise in the latest diagnostic and therapeutic laser modalities
used in the treatment of glaucoma. With an interest in international
medicine, Dr. Scott has been traveling to El Salvador since 2007 to
provide ophthalmic care and instruction in advanced surgical
techniques to local cataract surgeons. |
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Dr. Andrew Garfinkle received his medical degree from the University
of Washington, ophthalmology training from McGill University in
Montreal, Canada and completed additional fellowship training in
cornea researching the healing mechanisms of the surface of the eye.
As an Assistant Professor at McGill University, he became involved in
excimer laser surgery in 1992 as the technique was evolving. He has
performed over 8,000 excimer laser treatments and is a certified VISX
trainer who has taught other eye surgeons to do LASIK and PRK surgery. |
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Dr. Michael Smit is a board certified optometrist who received his
optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Smit was in
private practice in Denver, Colorado for several years prior to moving
to the Lakes Region and joining Laconia Eye in 2002. His focus is on
primary eye care including the non-surgical detection and treatment
of eye disease, examinations for glasses, and contact lens fitting. Dr.
Smit welcomes more challenging contact lens patients including dry
eyes, keratoconus and post surgical fitting. |
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Dr. Richard Walker is a board certified optometrist who received his
optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Prior to
joining Laconia Eye this year, Dr. Walker worked in New Jersey for a
group practice where he provided non-surgical care for cataract,
glaucoma and refractive surgery patients. During his tenure in New
Jersey he was appointed by the Governor to the State Board of
Optometry. Dr. Walker's areas of special interest are glaucoma and
contact lens fitting as well as providing primary eye care for patients
of all ages. |
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