Wellish Vision Institute is excited to announce they are expanding into Southwest Las Vegas to better serve patients living in this area of Las Vegas. The practice is located at 6710 South Apache Road. The new practice boasts 7,200 square feet and includes 14 exam rooms, all equipped with same state-of-the-art technology found at the other three Wellish Vision locations.
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wellish Vision Institute is excited to announce they are expanding into Southwest Las Vegas to better serve patients living in this area of Las Vegas. The practice is located at 6710 South Apache Road. The new practice boasts 7,200 square feet and includes 14 exam rooms, all equipped with same state-of-the-art technology found at the other three Wellish Vision locations.
As part of this expansion, Wellish Vision Institute is also excited to announce well-respected ophthalmologist Dr. Andrew Tran and optometrist Dr. Tiffany Nguyen are joining the highly trained eye care team at Wellish Vision. They will join ophthalmologists Dr. Kent Wellish, Dr. William May and Dr. Eissa Hanna at this location.
Dr. Kent Wellish is the founder and medical director of Wellish Vision Institute. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is the first surgeon to perform LASIK in the state of Nevada. Dr. Wellish received his medical degree from University of Arizona, followed by a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He then completed a prestigious research fellowship at the National Institute of Health. Dr. Wellish is the only two-year UCLA university fellowship-trained corneal and laser refractive surgeon in Nevada. He is also a Castle Connolly 2020 Top Doctors and a Las Vegas Top Doctor.
"We couldn't be more excited to be bringing Southwest Las Vegas easier access to world-class ophthalmologists and advanced technology with our new Fort Apache location," said Dr. Wellish, "This area of Las Vegas was being underserved and with two new doctors joining our practice, we felt now is a great time to open a new location."
Dr. Eissa Hanna is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has been practicing for over 20 years. He graduated from the University of California – Davis, followed by a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania. He then completed a fellowship in ophthalmic pathology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Institute at Harvard University.
For ten years, Dr. Hanna was a premier ophthalmologist and professor of ophthalmology at the University of Washington. There, Dr. Hanna ran one of the busiest ophthalmic practices in the Greater Seattle area, caring for in-state, out-of-state, and internationally referred patients. Additionally, Dr. Hanna served as the Chief of Ophthalmologic Trauma Services.
Currently, Dr. Hanna is the region's only Stevens-Johnsons-TENS and GVHD ocular specialist.
Dr. Andrew Tran is an ophthalmologist who specializes in diagnosing, monitoring and treating patients with glaucoma and cataracts. Dr. Tran earned his medical degree from SUNY University at Buffalo, graduating Cum Laude, along with earning a Master of Business Administration. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he served as residency morale chief. Dr. Tran then completed a fellowship in glaucoma at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. He has also served as an instructor at the University of Texas, teaching residents basics and advanced techniques in glaucoma and cataract surgery.
To schedule an appointment at the new Southwest location, or with any of the eye professionals at Wellish Vision Institute, please visit http://www.WellishVision.com or call 702-733-2020.
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About Wellish Vision Institute
Wellish Vision Institute is one of the leading ophthalmology practices in Las Vegas. Wellish Vision Institute has four state-of-the-art medical facilities across Las Vegas, housing the most advanced technology available to offer patients a variety of ophthalmic services and treatments. The practice is led by highly skilled eye surgeon, Dr. Kent Wellish, and provides comprehensive eye care services, including treatment for cataracts, corneal disease, refractive surgery, dry eye disease, glaucoma, retinal disease, and optometry.
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