NICHOLAS PEFKAROS, M.D.
Dr. Pefkaros is a Board Certified member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He specializes in General Ophthalmology as well as Cataract, LASIK, and Glaucoma Surgery. He has a special interest in medical retina treatments for diabetes and macular degeneration.
Education
Jefferson Medical College – Magna Cum Laude
Ithaca College – Magna Cum Laude
Experience
Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Memberships & Accomplishments
- Chief of Ophthalmology, Irwin Army Community Hospital, Kansas
- Board Certified Diplomate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology & the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Served as a Major in the U.S. Army
- Voted one of 2010 Top Ophthalmologists by the Consumer Research Council
Interests
- General Ophthalmology
- Cataract Surgery
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Eyelid Lift Surgery
- LASIK and Refractive Lens Exchange Surgery
- Medical Retina Treatments for Diabetes and Macular Degeneration
- Dry Eye Specialist
CHRISTINE BUONO, M.D
As a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Christine Buono, M.D. specializes in Comprehensive Ophthalmology. She has a special interest in medical disorders of the eye.
Education
Vanderbilt University – B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – M.D., Valedictorian, Alpha Omega Alpha
Transitional Internship, Georgetown University/ Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA
Ophthalmology Residency, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Experience
- Georgetown University / Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA
- Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Duke University, Department of Ophthalmology, Assistant Clinical Professor, Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service
- Peconic Ophthalmology, Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Sight MD (previously North Shore Eye Care), Comprehensive
Ophthalmology
Memberships & Accomplishments
- Board Certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology
- Diplomate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Medical Association
Interests
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Glaucoma
- Dry Eye and Blepharitis
- Medical Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration
- Herpetic Eye Disease / Shingles
- Rheumatologic and Medication Related Eye Disease
NESTOR GARCIA SANTOS, O.D.
Dr. Garcia is a Certified Optometric Physician specializing in primary eye care and performing comprehensive eye exams. His special interests include contact lenses, dry eye treatments, and comanagement of corneal and retinal disorders.
Education
Hillsborough Community College – A.A.
Nova Southeastern University of Optometry, Major Degree Vision Science – B.S.
Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry – O.D.
Experience
- Georgetown University / Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA
- Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
- Duke University, Department of Ophthalmology, Assistant Clinical Professor, Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service
- Peconic Ophthalmology, Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Sight MD (previously North Shore Eye Care), Comprehensive
Ophthalmology
Memberships & Accomplishments
- American Optometric Association
- Florida Optometric Association
- Brevard Optometric Association
Interests
- Contact lenses
- Ocular disease
- Medical treatment of glaucoma
- Binocular vision problems
- Comanagement of diabetes
- Dry eye treatments
- Comanagement of corneal and retinal disorders
BERNADETTE WOODS, O.D.
Dr. Bernadette Woods earned her medical degrees from St Jospeph University, Penn College of Optometry and University of Penn Wharton School. She continued her training with a residency in pediatric vision at Pennsylvania College of Optometry and a residency in ocular disease at Luke Air Force Base.
Experience
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Luke Air Force Base
Memberships & Accomplishments
- American Optometric Association, Past Member
- Florida Optometric Association, Past Member
- National Glaucoma Society
- Dry Eye Society
- Ocular Nutrition Society
Interests
- Dry Eye Disease
- Ocular Nutrition
- Pre and Post Cataract and Lasik Care
- Eye Infections
- Pediatric Eye Exams
- Wellness Exams for Glasses and Contact Lenses
- Contact lens fitting for Astigmatism, Bifocal, Irregular
STACI WALTERS, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Dr. Staci Walters earned her medical degree from Pacific University. She continued her training with a residency in ocular disease at Eye care Associates of Nevada.
Education
University of Colorado, Boulder- B.A., with Honors, Major Degree Psychology, Minor Degree Biology
Pacific University College of Optometry- Beta Sigma Kappa
Eyecare Associates of Nevada- Residency in Ocular Disease and Ocular Surgery
Residency Training
Eyecare Associates of Nevada – Ocular Disease
Experience
- Portland VA Hospital
- Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute, Chehalis, WA
- Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute, Vancouver, WA
- Clinical Research Investigator, 5 different LASIK studies
Memberships & Accomplishments
- Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
- Optometry Research Award/Grant Recipient, Pacific University
- American Optometric Association
- Florida Optometric Association
- Brevard Optometric Association
- Beta Sigma Kappa, Optometry Honors Society
Interests
- Glaucoma Management
- Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
- Cataract Surgery Co-Management
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Degeneration
- LASIK surgery Co-Management
- Wellness Exams for eyeglasses and contact lenses
