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By Mid Florida Eye Center –
Mid Florida Eye Center recently celebrated 25 years of commitment to the local community.
Our “history of firsts” includes helping pioneer innovations in no-stitch/no-needle cataract surgery and opening the area’s first eye surgery center. Along with founders Dr. Jeffrey P. Baumann and Dr. Gregory J. Panzo, our physicians have invested in the community for decades. Looking ahead, we’ll continue to bring advancements in eye care, including specialized treatments for cataracts, to our patients in Central Florida.
KEEPING AN EYE ON NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR PATIENTS
Our cataract surgeons—Dr. Baumann, Dr. Panzo, and Dr. Keith C. Charles—are known throughout the country for their skill and expertise. (Their combined experience totals more than 130,000 cataract and laser procedures.) Thanks to their far-reaching reputation, Mid Florida Eye Center is often one of few eye care practices in the nation chosen to participate in clinical research studies. Patients benefit from access to cutting-edge treatments—many of which are available at a reduced cost.
KEEPING AN EYE ON NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Introducing the ORA System™
We’re always on the lookout for new technologies that benefit our patients. We recently invested in the ORA System™—a revolutionary technology used during cataract procedures to help surgeons achieve the best visual outcomes possible.
With ORA, we can accurately measure your eye’s unique characteristics to determine which intraocular lens implant (IOL) will fit best. And, if you’ve previously had LASIK or laser surgery, ORA could be your long-awaited ticket to getting the results you’ve always wanted.
Jeffrey D. Baumann, M.D.
Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained,
Participating Medicare Provider
• Cataract Implant/Specialist
• Extensive Experience in All Types of Implants
• Lasers
• Cornea/Glaucoma
After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida with High Honors, Dr. Baumann received his medical degree from the University of Miami. He completed his medical internship and served his residency in Ophthalmology at the Ochsner Clinic and Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital in New Orleans and a Fellowship in Corneal Transplants and Anterior Segment Surgery at Tulane Medical Center. He was the clinical instructor for Illinois College of Optometry. He specializes in cataracts and implants and has performed more than 30,000 cases. Dr. Baumann is past president of the Lake County Medical Society and has served on the board of directors of The Florida Society of Ambulatory Surgery Centers and the Physician Advisory Board for Amsurg Corporation. He is board certified in Ophthalmology.
Gregory J. Panzo, M.D.
Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained,
Participating Medicare Provider
• Cataract Implant/Specialist
• Extensive Experience in All Types of Implants
• Lasers
• Glaucoma Specialist
Dr. Panzo received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, and his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed his medical internship and served his residency in Ophthalmology at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio. His many accomplishments include a Fellowship in Glaucoma and Anterior Segment Surgery at the University of Iowa. He is past Chief of Surgical Staff of Leesburg Ambulatory Surgical Center. Dr. Panzo is board certified in Ophthalmology.
Keith C. Charles, M.D.
Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained,
Participating Medicare Provider
• Cataract Implant/Specialist
• Extensive Experience in All Types of Implants
• Lasers • Cornea/Glaucoma
Dr. Charles received his undergraduate degree from Duke University where he was elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He received his medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed a residency in Ophthalmology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. His many accomplishments include a Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Emory University in Atlanta. Dr. Charles is board certified in Ophthalmology, a Clinical Professor at the University of Florida, and a certified international LASIK instructor.
Advanced Technology Lenses
We never take a one-size-fits-all approach—and that goes for our selection of advanced technology lenses, too. We offer the latest IOL options including several options only available through our participation in national clinical studies.
Visit our website to learn more about how we’re keeping our eye on the latest advancements in cataract surgery at www.MidFloridaEye.com.
