Michael Chen, M.D.
Chief of Ophthalmology
Languages:
- English
- Interpretation service provided for all languages
Certifications: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology
Licenses:
- DEA
- State License
Education: 2008, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Medical Education
Internships: 2009, Scripps Mercy Hospital
Residencies: 2012, UCSF Department of Ophthalmology
Fellowships: 2013, UC Davis Eye Center
Professional Interest: Dr. Chen specializes in routine and complex cataract surgery, pterygium surgery, and corneal transplantation including Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK), Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK), Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) and Penetrating Keratoplasty (PKP).
Deidre St. Peter, M.D.
Languages:
- English
- Interpretation service provided for all languages
Certifications: American Board of Ophthalmology – Ophthalmology
Licenses:
- Basic Life Support
- DEA
- State License
Education: 2016, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Internships: 2017, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Preliminary Internship
Residency: 2020, Chief Resident, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Ophthalmology
Fellowship: 2021, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Glaucoma and Cataracts
Professional interests: Dr. St. Peter specializes in managing and treating glaucoma conditions at Denver Health. Her professional interests include resident education, Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery, complex Cataract surgery, quality improvement research and medical device research.
Brad Schuster, M.D.
Languages:
- English
- Interpretation services provided for all languages
Certifications: American Board of Ophthalmology-Ophthalmology
Licenses:
- Basic Life Support
- DEA
- State License
Education: 1985, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Internships: 1986, Carraway Methodist Medical Center—Transitional Internship
Residency: 1989, University of Alabama Birmingham/Eye Foundation Hospital
Professional Interests: Dr. Schuster specializes in managing and treating Glaucoma conditions and Cataracts. His professional interests include medical education and resident training.
Caroline Vloka, M.D.
Languages:
- English
- Polish
- Spanish
- Interpretation service provided for all languages
Certifications: American Board of Ophthalmology – Ophthalmology
Licenses:
- Basic Life Support
- DEA
- State License
Education: 2018, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School – New Brunswick Campus
Internships: 2019, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: 2022, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Fellowship: 2024, University of Colorado – Anschutz – Oculoplastic Fellowship
Jennifer Lopez, MD
Certifications: American Board of Ophthalmology – Ophthalmology
Licenses:
- Basic Life Support
- DEA
- State License
Education: 2019, New York University School of Medicine
Internships: 2020, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Residency: 2023, University of Southern California/Los Angeles County
Fellowship: 2025, University of Colorado, Vitreoretinal Diseases
Professional Interests: Dr. Lopez specializes in the management of retinal diseases, including expertise in macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein and artery occlusion, retinal detachment, macular hole, macular pucker, and eye trauma. Treatments include laser photocoagulation, vitrectomy, scleral buckling and secondary intraocular lenses.
Niranjan Manoharan, M.D.
Languages:
- English
- Tamil
- Interpretation service provided for all languages
Certifications: American Board of Ophthalmology – Ophthalmology
Licenses:
- Basic Life Support
- DEA
- State License
Education: 2014, Medical College of Wisconsin
Internships: 2015, Aurora Health Care Program
Residency: 2018, University of Colorado
Fellowship: 2020, UCLA Medical Center Program
Professional Interests: Dr. Manoharan specializes in the medical and surgical management of all vitreoretinal diseases, including expertise in macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein and artery occlusion, retinal detachment, macular hole, macular pucker, and eye trauma.
Jesse Smith, M.D.
Languages:
- English
- Spanish
- Interpretation service provided for all languages
Certifications: American Board of Ophthalmology – Ophthalmology
Licenses:
- Basic Life Support
- DEA
- State License
Education: 2011, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Internships: 2012, St. Joseph Hospital Program
Residency: 2015, University of Colorado
Fellowship: 2017, Emory University School of Medicine Program
Professional Interests: Dr. Smith specializes in the management of retinal diseases, including expertise in macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein and artery occlusion, retinal detachment, macular hole, macular pucker, and eye trauma. Treatments include laser photocoagulation, vitrectomy, and scleral buckling.
Mariam Ahmad, M.D.
Languages:
- English
- Interpretation service provided for all languages
Certifications: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology
Licenses:
- Basic Life Support
- DEA
- State License
Education: 2013, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Medical Education
Internships: 2014, Christiana Care Health System
Residencies: 2017, University of Colorado Denver
Fellowships: 2018, University of Colorado Denver
Professional Interests: Dr. Ahmad's interests include all pediatric eye disease, including strabismus, amblyopia, and cataracts. She also treats adult strabismus and eye alignment disorders in adults.
Maria T. Bise, O.D.
Languages
- English
- Interpretation services provided for all languages.
Certifications: National Board of Examinators in Optometry—Optometrist
Education: 2009, Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, Medical Education
Eleanor Burton, O.D. MPH
Languages
- English
- Interpretation services provided for all languages.
Licenses:
- BLS
- State License
Education:
- 2003 University of California, School of Optometry
- 2011 Harvard School of Public Health
Gurpreet Deol, OD
Languages
- English
- Interpretation services provided for all languages.
Education: 1997, Medical Education, Illinois College of Optometry
Danelle Habhab, O.D.
Languages
- English
- Interpretation services provided for all languages.
Certifications:
- American Board of Optometry--Optometrist
- National Board of Examiners in Optometry
Education: 1999 Illinois College of Optometry, Medical Education
Residency: 2000 Cleveland VA Medical Center
Wing C. Hsieh
Languages
- English
- Interpretation services provided for all languages.
Certifications:
- National Board of Examiners in Optometry
- American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry
- Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
Licenses:
- DEA
- State License
Education: 1982 Indiana University School of Optometry
Residency: 1987 Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK, Northeastern State University
Jasmine Roth, O.D.
Languages
- English
- Interpretation services provided for all languages.
Education: 2018 Southern California College of Optometry, Medical Education
Weston Sherwood, OD
Languages
- English
- Interpretation services provided for all languages.
Licenses:
- National Board of Examiners in Optometry
- Colorado State License
Education: 2023, Pacific University College of Optometry
Lindsay Stronz, O.D.
Languages
- English
- Interpretation services provided for all languages.
Education: 2013, Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry, Medical Education
Russell Williams, O.D.
Languages
- English
- Interpretation services provided for all languages.
Education: 1999, University of Missouri—St. Louis of Optometry, Medical Education
Conner Nix, MD
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Interpretation services provided for all languages.
Licenses:
- DEA
- State License
Education: 2021, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Medical Education
Internships: 2022, University of Colorado Internal Medicine Residency Program
Residency: 2025, University of Colorado Ophthalmology Residency Program
Professional Interest: Dr. Nix is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with experience in routine and complex cataract surgery, pterygium surgery, medical retina, and glaucoma, among many other ocular conditions.
