SightMD is excited to announce the addition of two highly skilled ophthalmologists, Dr. Paul Svitra and Dr. Kevin Vo, to our growing network of doctors, further enhancing the quality of care we provide to our patients across New York.
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD is excited to announce the addition of two highly skilled ophthalmologists, Dr. Paul Svitra and Dr. Kevin Vo, to our growing network of doctors, further enhancing the quality of care we provide to our patients across New York.
Dr. Paul Svitra, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in retinal diseases. Graduating summa cum laude from NYU, he earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College. He then completed his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston. Dr. Svitra's research focused on advancing retinal care, completing a fellowship in Ophthalmic Pathology, holding faculty positions at both Harvard and MIT. His work in advanced techniques such as laser, ultrasound, and ocular imaging has been supported by the NIH and the National Society to Prevent Blindness.
Furthering his clinical training, Dr. Svitra pursued a fellowship in Retina and Vitreous Diseases and Surgery at Duke University Eye Center under Dr. Robert Machemer, a pioneer of modern vitrectomy retinal surgery. Dr Svitra's research has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals, with contributions to major textbooks and presentations at both national and international conferences. He has also been recognized with the prestigious Heed Foundation Award and a Fight for Sight Research Award.
After a distinguished career in both academic medicine and private practice, Dr. Svitra joins SightMD. Initially, he served as full-time faculty and physician in charge of vitreo-retinal diseases and surgery at North Shore Hospital, then affiliated with Cornell Medical College. He extended his expertise to the Long Island community, particularly to underserved areas on the South Shore, providing specialized retinal care to patients with diabetes and other serious eye conditions. His hospital affiliations include North Shore, LIJ, NYU Langone-Winthrop, Mercy, Glen Cove, South Nassau, Syosset and Franklin General.
When asked about what he is most looking forward to upon joining SightMD, Dr. Svitra expressed his enthusiasm by saying, "I am eager to work alongside such a talented team of world-class eye care professionals in state-of-the-art facilities, while continuing to provide personalized care and attention to the needs of every patient."
Dr. Svitra will be seeing patients at SightMD's brand new Garden City location, where he will continue to provide exceptional care for those with retinal diseases and their comprehensive eye health needs.
Dr. Kevin Vo joins SightMD as a comprehensive ophthalmologist with a focus on cataract surgery. Having completed his residency at Wake Forest Baptist Health in North Carolina, Dr. Vo brings a wealth of expertise in treating a wide range of eye conditions through both medical and surgical methods. His compassionate and patient-centered approach is shaped by his own experiences growing up in an immigrant family, which fuels his passion for bridging the knowledge gap in ophthalmology. Dr. Vo strives to empower his patients by providing them with the necessary information and resources to take control of their eye health.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Vo has a deep interest in global ophthalmology. He has participated in global health missions in both Vietnam and Honduras, reflecting his commitment to providing care beyond borders. Dr. Vo will be seeing patients at SightMD's Little Neck and Brooklyn locations, where he will continue to make a positive impact on the local community.
When asked what he is most looking forward to about joining the SightMD team, Dr. Vo stated, "I am particularly excited about collaborating with the many exceptional physicians already established here. There is a profound sense of purpose and mission in restoring vision to the eye care community of New York."
Patients in western Long Island now have the opportunity to receive world-class oculoplastic care from these two exceptional surgeons. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit http://www.sightmd.com or call 855.295.4144.
SightMD is actively seeking ophthalmology professionals who are interested in joining our outstanding team. If you are an ophthalmology practice owner interested in merging or selling your practice, please contact our VP of Growth, Franc Galinanes, at (631) 396-8340 or [email protected]
About SightMD
SightMD is a rapidly-growing integrated ophthalmic group, offering patients access to over 80 doctors through the convenience of 40 locations across New York. SightMD's track record of providing clinically-excellent care spans over 50 years, and its services include LASIK laser vision correction, laser cataract surgery and lens implantation, oculoplastic surgery, general eye exams, glaucoma management, retinal disorder treatment, corneal services, neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, and audiology. Sight Growth Partners is the administrative services provider for SightMD as well as SightMD Connecticut, SightMD New Jersey, and SightMD Pennsylvania. For more information about SightMD, please visit sightmd.com
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