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A Florida native, Dr. Shoemaker gained early admission to medical school and received combined B.S. and M.D. degrees from the University of Florida. Accepted without the usual requirement of an internship, he then completed his residency in Ophthalmology at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. In 1983, Dr. Shoemaker founded Center for Sight, which is now acclaimed as one of the country’s finest eye care facilities.

Dr. Shoemaker is a “super specialist,” a doctor who devotes his entire practice to one discipline, in this case, cataract and lens replacement surgery. Dr. Shoemaker is singularly focused on delivering unsurpassed results and consequent to that commitment, he has performed over 100,000 cataract procedures, resulting in Center For Sight being ranked #1 in the U.S. for advanced lens surgery.

Dr. Shoemaker is board-certified by both the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Board of Eye Surgery and is consistently honored as one of America’s “Top Doctors” by Castle Connolly Medical. He has been named a “Top Doctor” by U.S. News and World Report and is included on the Premier Surgeon 300, a list of the most influential eye surgeons in the United States. He was recently honored with the “Compassionate Doctor Award” due to the patient reviews he received on Vitals.com. Locally, Dr. Shoemaker was voted “Best Ophthalmologist” and received the “Greater Good” Award for his leadership of Mission Cataract, Center For Sight’s annual charitable event. In 2012, Dr. Shoemaker established the Center For Sight Foundation in order to continue his 30 year commitment of providing sight-saving surgeries to people with no means to pay through Mission Cataract. The Center For Sight Foundation provides over 100 free sight-saving cataract surgeries each year.

In addition to his leadership at Center For Sight, in 2019, Dr. Shoemaker founded US Eye, a management organization developed to expand the Center For Sight vertical delivery model across the nation. The mission of US Eye is to become the most admired brand in eye care. With Center For Sight at the organization’s core, the company has a strong foundation for growth and name recognition that speaks for itself. Through Center For Sight and now US Eye, Dr. Shoemaker continues to pave the way in the eye care industry — his lifelong passion.

Dr. Shoemaker is married with two grown children and a new addition, also named David. He and his wife, Yara, make their home in Sarasota, where he enjoys his favorite pastimes of reading, traveling and chasing an amazing six year old everywhere he goes.

Location served: Sarasota

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Dr. Soscia is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He is a decorated Army officer, having served in the Persian Gulf War in Iraq. Following his military career, Dr. Soscia was admitted to the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he graduated with honors in research and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.

Dr. Soscia has extensive experience in cataract and lens replacement surgery with advanced premium intraocular lenses. He also is experienced in refractive procedures such as LASIK, CK and refractive lens exchange. Dr. Soscia has published papers and has given many lectures at national meetings on topics in refractive surgery as well as cataract surgery and intraocular lens technology. He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at LECOM.

Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Soscia is a member of the American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, Manatee Medical Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS).

Dr. Soscia lives in Bradenton with his wife, Karen, and their two daughters, Sarah and Maria. He is dedicated to practicing Kung Fu, studying the Northern Shaolin-Mi Jong style. He also enjoys weightlifting, running and fishing.

Locations served: Sarasota, University Park

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As a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, Dr. Kim is committed to delivering exceptional cataract and glaucoma care to Center For Sight patients. Dr. Kim brings the unrivaled combination of second-to-none medical training and extensive experience with the latest technology to achieve superior results.

As a native of the Pacific Northwest near Seattle, Dr. Kim graduated magna cum laude from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. He went on to earn his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. Returning to the University of Washington, he continued his education with an internship in medicine followed by a residency in ophthalmology.

Dr. Kim then joined the premier New York Eye & Ear Infirmary in New York City for a distinguished fellowship specializing in glaucoma. Dr. Kim is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Glaucoma Society, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has co-authored numerous research papers, most notably the consensus report on trabeculectomy for the Association of International Glaucoma Societies – guidelines published for all glaucoma surgeons worldwide. Dr. Kim serves on various advisory boards and is active in clinical research, where he is the principal investigator for new glaucoma therapies including novel medications, minimally or microinvasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), and sustained released devices. Dr. Kim has been honored as one of America’s “Top Doctors” by the prestigious Top Doctors list published annually by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. He is a clinical assistant professor at Florida State University and has created a MIGS Center of Excellence at Center For Sight.

At Center For Sight, Dr. Kim performs Laser Cataract Surgery with lens replacement and individualized treatments for glaucoma. As a specialist, he is skilled in all MIGS procedures including iStent, Hydrus, and Xen, in addition to traditional procedures such as laser therapy, trabeculectomy, and tube shunts. Dr. Kim is committed to bringing his patients the best care via the latest medical advances by remaining on the leading edge of research and treatment.

Dr. Kim leads an active life in Sarasota with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys taking in a few rounds of golf and running.

Locations served: Sarasota, Venice

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Dr. De Rojas is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cataract, refractive and corneal surgeon who also serves as the Medical Director for the state of Florida at US Eye and the Director of Refractive Surgery at Center For Sight. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Boston College, graduating at the top of his class and from the Honors Program, and then received his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his surgical internship and ophthalmology residency training at Columbia University Medical Center, where he was Chief Surgical Resident, followed by a Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute.

Dr. De Rojas specializes in premium and laser-assisted cataract and lens replacement surgery, as well as refractive surgery with LASIK, PRK, and the Implantable Collamer Lens (Evo ICL). He is also an expert in the medical and surgical management of Fuchs’ Dystrophy, Keratoconus, and other conditions of the cornea and ocular surface. Dr. De Rojas frequently performs minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), often in conjunction with cataract surgery.

Dr. De Rojas has extensive scientific research experience, authoring peer-reviewed publications, chapters, reviews, editorials, and paper presentations. In addition, he has presented his research at national and international academic conferences and has received funding from the National Institute of Health. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the International Society of Refractive Surgery.

In his spare time, Dr. De Rojas enjoys reading, hiking, exercise, golf, travel, and spending quality time with his wife Dr. Priya Mathews and their two young children, Isabella and Leo.

Foreign Languages: Spanish (fluent), French (working knowledge)

Locations served: Sarasota, Venice, Englewood

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Dr. Priya Mathews is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cataract, refractive, and corneal surgeon at Center For Sight. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, graduating summa cum laude and valedictorian of her class. She received her Medical Degree from Johns Hopkins University, and also earned her Master’s in Public Health, with a concentration in epidemiology and biostatistics, at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Mathews completed her ophthalmology residency at Harkness Eye Institute at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, followed by a fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery at Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute.

Dr. Mathews specializes in cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery. She is an expert in the diagnosis and management of cornea and external diseases, including Keratoconus, Fuchs’ Dystrophy, autoimmune diseases, and severe dry eye disease. Dr. Mathews is dedicated to offering to her patients the most advanced surgeries and procedures available, including partial thickness corneal transplantation (DMEK and DSAEK), full-thickness corneal transplantation, corneal crosslinking, intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, thermal pulsation, blepharoexfoliation, and laser vision correction with LASIK and PRK.

Dr. Mathews has extensive scientific research experience, publishing over 30 peer-reviewed publications in top medical journals. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), Women in Ophthalmology (WIO), and the International Society of Refractive Surgery. Additionally, Dr. Mathews has a particular interest in combatting the global burden of corneal blindness. She has volunteered for numerous medical and surgical mission trips around the world, including Haiti, Guatemala, India, The Philippines, and Bolivia. She has received multiple grants to support related initiatives, including the ASCRS International Service Grant and the prestigious AAO Hoskins Center IRIS Registry Research Fund Award. Dr. Mathews is the cofounder and Executive Vice President of Keratoplasty Alliance International, a nonprofit organization which aims to discover and develop novel methods of increasing the supply of donor corneal tissue worldwide.

Dr. Mathews lives in Sarasota with her husband, Joaquin, and their two young children, Isabella and Leonardo. She is a certified Vinyasa and Hatha yoga instructor and practices daily to strengthen and rejuvenate her body, mind, and spirit.

Locations served: Sarasota, Venice

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Dr. Fezza has been a member of the Center For Sight team since 1998 and specializes in cosmetic facial and laser surgery. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Duke University and received his medical education at New York Medical College, where he was President of the Alpha Omega Alpha honors society. He completed his internship in general surgery and residency in ophthalmology at Yale University and his two-year fellowship in oculofacial plastic surgery at Vanderbilt University. In addition, he completed a second fellowship in cosmetic surgery sponsored by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He has many years of subspecialty training focusing solely on eyelid, face and neck surgery, which he considers his passion.

Dr. Fezza has been annually honored as one of America’s “Top Doctors” by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. He has also been consistently voted “Best Plastic Surgeon” in Sarasota, Venice and Manatee by the readers of the Sarasota Herald Tribune for the Readers’ Choice Awards. Dr. Fezza has held many prestigious national positions in medical societies, including the position of Past President of the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery, and Past Treasurer of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). In 2016, he was honored with the ASOPRS Research Award and in 2019 he received the Henry Baylis Cosmetic Surgery Award for longstanding contributions in the field of cosmetic facial surgery.

Dr. Fezza is dedicated to helping Center For Sight patients look and feel their best. His expertise couples the use of lasers for skin rejuvenation with utilizing the latest surgical techniques. Dr. Fezza is a master injector with Allergan Aesthetics (maker of Botox®). Master injectors are medical professionals with intensive training and knowledge of facial anatomy, with the ability to perform facial analysis. He specializes in nonsurgical injectables, such as Botox® and fillers. He has an aesthetic eye for beauty, creating a subtle and refreshed natural look. A nationally recognized author and lecturer on cosmetic facial and laser surgery, Dr. Fezza is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Fezza is a well-respected pharmaceutical consultant, lecturer, and master trainer. He serves on advisory boards for Allergan, Revance Therapeutics and is involved as an investigator in FDA clinical trials. In addition, he is an ad hoc preceptor for ASOPRS fellows and was an Associate Clinical Professor in Oculoplastics at the University of South Florida. Dr. Fezza holds multiple patents for treatment of dry eye disease and medical devices for facial fillers.

Dr. Fezza enjoys his own great sense of humor as well as a myriad of outdoor athletic activities, whether it’s exercising, a round of golf, tennis, jogging, surfing or skiing. Most of all, he cherishes the time he shares with his wife, Heidi, his sons Blake, Reed and Tyler.

Locations served: Sarasota, Englewood, AMARA

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Dr. Banker is a fellowship trained retina surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal disease and ocular oncology. He was the Valedictorian and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Georgetown University, where he completed his undergraduate degree. He was accepted early into medical school and attained his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating Cum Laude. Dr. Banker remained in Washington D.C. to complete his internship at Washington Hospital Center and was selected to serve as the Chief Resident of the Ophthalmology Residency program at Georgetown University Hospital.

Dr. Banker completed his Surgical Retina Fellowship at the world-renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, FL; the number-one ranked eye hospital in the United States. While studying at Bascom, Dr. Banker performed extensive research on topics including retinal detachments, ocular trauma, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, macular degeneration and retinal diseases. Dr. Banker has comprehensive training in complex surgical cases, having practiced in a high volume environment with the nation’s leading surgeons at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

Dr. Banker is quite active in research and education in the Vitreoretinal field. He has authored several publications and presented research at over twenty national and international academic conferences on subjects such as macular holes, epiretinal membranes and retinal detachments. He has received numerous honors and awards for his work. Most recently, he was named a Retina Society Advocacy Ambassador, he was awarded a research travel grant from the National Eye Institute (NEI), and received the “Resident Excellence Award” from the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS). While at Georgetown University Hospital, Dr. Banker was a multi-year recipient of the prestigious “Patient Care Award,” an honor he was nominated for by patients and hospital staff members for excellence in patient care. He also served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Georgetown University Journal of Health Science.

Dr. Banker is a member of the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), the Prevention of Blindness Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). Outside of his involvement in professional organizations, he has volunteered his time and surgical expertise at the Agarwal Eye Hospital in India.

Dr. Banker resides in Sarasota, where he enjoys the outdoors, gardening and traveling in his free time.

Locations served: Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Englewood, University Park

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Maureen Traina is a Florida-licensed Physician Assistant (PA-C) who currently serves as an ophthalmic PA at Center For Sight. Maureen earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Central Michigan University. Prior to her graduate schooling, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Albion College.

Prior to joining Center For Sight, Maureen practiced Urgent Care & Emergency medicine in Colorado. She has been a PA for 10 years and enjoys taking care of patients and forming strong relationships with them. At Center For Sight, Maureen operates the LENSAR Laser which allows the surgeon to create the optimal corneal incision and softly fragment your cataract in order to remove it in a more efficient manner. Maureen will also be providing dry eye treatments to patients.

She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and is proud to be one of very few physician assistants that work in Ophthalmology.

Maureen lives in Sarasota with her husband, Chris, and their three children Cora, Cayman and Magnolia. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, reading, baking and riding her Peloton.

Location served: Sarasota

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Dr. Casey Maloney is a board-certified optometric physician who provides a wide range of primary eye care services to Center For Sight patients, including vision testing, eyewear prescriptions, contact lenses and the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. He also provides pre-operative testing and follow up care for cataract and LASIK surgery patients.

Originally from Michigan, Dr. Maloney grew up in the small college town of Big Rapids. He was competitive in many high school sports, including hockey, football, soccer and baseball. Dr. Maloney played varsity baseball at Ferris State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology. He then moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he began his master’s degree in Computer Technology at DePaul University. Dr. Maloney continued his education and graduated with honors and a Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University. Prior to graduation, Dr. Maloney completed his optometry internship at Center For Sight in 2003.

He is a member of the American Optometric Association, Florida Optometric Association and the Manasota Optometric Society.

Dr. Maloney lives in Bradenton and has a son, Zachary, and daughter, Kayla. He is an enthusiastic Detroit Redwings fan. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, the beach, scuba diving, hockey and playing guitar.

Locations served: Sarasota, Pelican Plaza

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Dr. Kyle Schaub is a residency-trained and board-certified optometric physician who provides a wide range of primary eye care services to Center For Sight patients, including vision testing, eyewear prescriptions, contact lenses and the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders such as glaucoma.

In addition, he is involved in pre-operative testing and follow-up care for both cataract surgery and laser vision correction patients.

Originally from Suttons Bay, Michigan, Dr. Schaub graduated from Hope College in Holland, Michigan, with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. He went on to earn his Doctor of Optometry degree with high distinction from Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan.

Dr. Schaub then completed an intensely competitive and rigorous residency focused on ocular disease at Omni Eye Services of Atlanta.

As a specialist with experience in ocular disease, Dr. Schaub is skilled at early diagnosis and treatment. He manages total patient vision care and employs the latest techniques to ensure patients receive the best available treatment.

Dr. Schaub is committed to providing an unsurpassed level of care for patients of Center For Sight.

Dr. Schaub and his wife, Beth, live in Sarasota with their children, Aubrey, Kelsey, Brinley and Hudson. He enjoys spending time with his friends and family, the beauty of the outdoors, playing golf, exercising, and reading.

Locations served: Sarasota, Siesta Dr.

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Dr. James Lenhart is a residency-trained and board-certified optometric physician who provides a wide range of optometric care to Center For Sight patients. Dr. Lenhart has been offering primary eye care services within Southwest Florida for many years.

His services include vision testing, eyewear prescriptions, contact lenses, and the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders such as glaucoma, dry eye, and macular degeneration. In addition, he is involved in pre-operative testing and follow-up care for cataract surgery, corneal transplant, and laser vision correction patients.

A graduate of Wittenberg University in Ohio with a Bachelor of Science degree, Dr. Lenhart went on to earn his Doctor of Optometry degree at the New England College of Optometry in Boston. Dr. Lenhart then completed a residency in primary eye care and ocular disease at Edith Nourse Rodgers VA Hospital in Bedford, Massachusetts. He has also served on numerous teams conducting FDA clinical studies on dry eye syndrome, allergies, and glaucoma.

Dr. Lenhart was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has been practicing in Florida since 2002. He lives in Sarasota with his wife, Amy, and their two children, Ella and Jack. Dr. Lenhart enjoys golf, tennis, snow skiing, and writing music.

Locations served: Sarasota, Venice

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Pia Simonson is a Licensed Aesthetician and a Florida state of medicine board-certified electrologist in laser hair removal. She brings nearly 20 years of experience to her position as a clinical skin care specialist at Center For Sight. She uses today’s state-of-the-art technology, combined with the latest skin care techniques and products, to help patients achieve a more youthful appearance with smoother skin and enhanced features. Her services include customized facials, microdermabrasion, peels, electrolysis, laser hair removal and permanent make-up.

Pia’s extensive skin care education includes skin care training in both Sweden and the United States. She is trained in performing chemical peels by Physicians Choice of Arizona. She received specialized training in laser and light based hair removal and is both a certified medical electrologist, as well as a certified clinical electrologist. Pia is a member of the National Society of the Paramedical Esthetic Profession, and the Electrolysis Society of Florida. Pia is always interested in learning the newest techniques and modalities in skin care. She attends numerous conferences and workshops each year to ensure her patients receive the most effective treatment options available.

Prior to joining Center For Sight, Pia worked for a local dermatologist and for a well-known spa. She also owned and operated a private skin and electrolysis facility in Stockholm, Sweden, and was the vice president of the Swedish Beauty and Skin Care Association.

Pia moved to the United States from Sweden in 1991, and became a U.S. citizen in 2003. She lives in beautiful Sarasota and is the proud mother of two daughters. Her oldest practices law in Sarasota after studying at Vanderbilt University and Stetson Law School. Her youngest daughter practices veterinary medicine in Sarasota.

Pia enjoys the Florida lifestyle by boating, playing tennis, and spending time with family and friends.

Location served: Sarasota

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