MacularorRetinalEdema near Winter Haven, FL

Biography: Dr. Oliva, a native to the Tampa area, is fluent in Spanish and takes a personalized approach to restoring her patients' sight. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida and her medical degree from the University of South Florida, where she remains a member of the prestigious medical honor society, Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed an internship in Internal Medicine, a residency in Ophthalmology and a fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Her excellence as a physician has been highlighted by her service as chief resident, multiple publications in highly regarded medical journals and presentations of advanced independent research at several major national Ophthalmology conferences. Dr. Oliva specializes in new technologies such as laser-assisted cataract surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. She also specializes in corneal diseases and post refractive surgery patients. Additionally, Dr. Oliva serves as a physician expert and quality of care reviewer for Medicare.

Biography: Dr. Cyriac earned both his Bachelor of Science and his MD in six years through an honors program at the Pennsylvania State University and Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He went on to an internship at the Medical Center of Delaware in Newark, and an Ophthalmology residency at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Cyriac completed additional training in glaucoma through a fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School in Boston.

Care Philosophy: Dr Scherer earned his Bachelor of Science Degree and Doctor of Medicine from State University of New York at Buffalo, graduating Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude, respectively, as well as a PhD in visual neuroscience. His program of study included an internship at the Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, with a focus on internal medicine. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Michigan's W.K. Kellogg eye care center in Ann Arbor. Prior to joining St. Luke's Cataract &amp Laser Insititute, Dr Scherer practiced at Florida and also at UPMC eye care center of Pittsburg, PA where he was a clinical assistant professor.

Biography: Dr. Mancera was born in New York City and moved to South Florida at age four. He attended Nova Southeastern University for college where he was the president of the premedical society. He graduated top of his class receiving the prestigious James Farquhar award. He completed his bachelor's degree in Biology with minors in Business, Chemistry, and Psychology through the Honors program, all while being a full-time martial arts instructor. Dr. Mancera then went to the University of South Florida for medical school where he was the president of his class. He was very involved in international medicine during this time and went on numerous mission trips to Latin America. After his first year of medical school, he completed an exchange program in Colombia where he trained in Tropical Medicine. Following medical school, he completed a year of general surgery residency with the University of South Florida. After finishing his intern year, he went on to complete an Ophthalmology residency. During this time, he served as the chair of the Resident Advisory Committee which entailed representing over seven hundred trainees across eighty different programs. He also served as the Chief Resident during his final year of Ophthalmology training. His passion for surgery and patient care led Dr. Mancera to pursue a two-year fellowship in oculofacial plastic surgery accredited by the American Society of Oculofacial Plastic Surgery. This prestigious society takes less than thirty fellows per year across the United States. He was honored to complete his fellowship under the renowned Dr. Gerald Harris and his team of oculofacial surgeons at the Medical College of Wisconsin. During this time, he gained expertise in the medical and surgical treatment of eyelid and tear duct disorders, skin cancer reconstruction, orbital tumors, facial/orbital trauma, and cosmetic surgery of the face and neck. He is also well versed in less invasive aesthetic rejuvenation techniques ranging from neurotoxins (Botox, Dysport, etc.) to fillers (Restylane, Juvéderm, Kybella, etc.) to lasers/energy-based devices. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, spending time with his dog, and drawing. Dr. Mancera has reached the rank of fourth degree Black Belt and received numerous awards including instructor of the year, and placing top in countless tournaments at a national level. Dr. Mancera is excited to provide patients of all ages with top quality care.

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