MacularorRetinalEdema near Ormond Beach, FL

Biography: Hina N. Ahmed, M.D. is a Board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist. She practices general ophthalmology with primary interests in cataract surgery and laser surgery. Dr. Ahmed is skilled in the latest surgical procedures for cataract removal utilizing including small incision no stitch techniques and enjoys providing comprehensive eye care for her patients. Dr. Ahmed joined Ocala Eye in August 2005 after completing her fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania's Scheie Eye Institute. In 2008 Dr. Ahmed relocated from Ocala to Baltimore, Maryland and joined Omni Eye Specialists. There she continued to provide comprehensive medical and surgical eye care while focusing on community outreach and encouraging preventative eye exams. Dr. Ahmed was instrumental in building relationships with Baltimore area optometrists and co-managing patients with complex disease. She conducted continuing medical education seminars for Baltimore and the surrounding communities. She rejoined the Ocala Eye staff in March 2011. Dr. Ahmed graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Dartmouth College where she garnered cum laude honors. Following her desire to study the systems of the body she set her sights on medicine. She attended Wright State University's medical school where she received recognition as a research fellow and earned her medical degree in 2000. Dr. Ahmed's core ophthalmology training took shape during three years of residency service at the Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. A medical school interest in histology led to a natural exploration of microsurgery techniques in the eye, including cataract surgery. Her caring approach towards her patients and their thorough medical care was recognized in June 2004 by being honored with the Humanism in Ophthalmology Award. Dr. Ahmed is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Her professional affiliations include memberships in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Florida Medical Association, and Marion County Medical Society.

Biography: Dr. Kenneth Rappaport, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Kenneth Rappaport, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Diaz is a board certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained refractive surgeon, specializing in cataract surgery and laser vision correction. She attended the University of South Florida where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2003. She holds a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and completed her internship in internal medicine and residency in ophthalmology at the University of Florida in Jacksonville. She also served as chief resident of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida. Dr. Diaz's research activities during her training included complex cataract cases, wound healing during LASIK and custom refractive surgery outcomes. She has presented at various state and national meetings including Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology. Dr. Diaz is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Medical Association, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. In addition to her medical interests, Dr. Diaz enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, along with scuba diving, bicycling, fishing, traveling and motorcycle riding.

Biography: Dr. Charles Duss, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 48 years old and has been practicing for 22 years. Dr. Charles Duss, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital.

Care Philosophy: As a leading Central Florida Ophthalmologist, I truly care for my patients, not just their eyes.