Orlando Eye Specialists: Javier Perez, MD, FACS

Orlando Eye Specialists, the office of Javier Pérez MD FACS, is a state of the art ophthalmology clinic that provides a wide range of ophthalmic services. We are committed to promoting and preserving your sight through the use of the latest technology and advanced medical and surgical techniques. Dr. Pérez specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and various other eye conditions.

Orlando Eye Specialists, la oficina del doctor Javier Pérez MD FACS, es una moderna clínica oftalmológica que provee una diversa variedad de servicios para el cuidado de sus ojos. Nuestra oficina se dedica a promover y preservar la vista de nuestros pacientes a través del uso de la tecnología mas moderna y la técnicas medicas y quirúrgicas mas avanzadas. El Dr. Pérez se especializa en el diagnostico y tratamiento de la glaucoma, cataratas, retinopatía diabética, degeneración de macula y varias otras condiciones del ojo.
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Javier Perez, MD, FACS

Education:

Glaucoma Fellowship, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, July 2011 to July 2012.

Ophthalmology Residency, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, July 2008 to June 2011.

Undersea/Diving Medical Officer, Naval Undersea Medicine Institute, Groton, CT and Naval Diving and Salvage Training Command, Panama City, FL, July 2005 to December 2005.

Transitional Internship, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, July 2004 to June 2005.

M.D., University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine, San Juan, PR, August 2000 to June 4, 2004 (Magna Cum Laude).

B.S. in Biology, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR, August 1995 to Dec 1999 (Cum Laude).

Certifications:

Glaucoma Specialist
Board Certified by the America Board of Ophthalmology
Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Medical Licenses:

Florida

Memberships:

American Academy of Ophthalmology (Member)
Florida Society of Ophthalmology (Committee Member 2013-2014)
American Glaucoma Society (Member)
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (Member since 2004)
American College of Surgeons

Additional Appointments:

Orlando VA Medical Center: Ophthalmologist/Glaucoma Specialist
University of Central Florida College of Medicine: Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
UTMB Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences: Adjunct Assistant Professor

Military Services:

Dr. Pérez proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 2004 to 2008 as member of the Navy Medical Corps. During this time, his Transitional Medical Internship was completed at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Following internship, he began rigorous training at the Naval Undersea Medicine Institute in Groton, Connecticut and concluded instruction at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center in Panama City, Florida. Once accomplishing this, he was stationed at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Hawaii where he worked as an Undersea and Diving Medical Officer. During his tour of duty, he provided medical support to the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, the Submarine Pacific Fleet and U.S. Navy Dive School at Ford Island, Hawaii. After finishing his active duty commitment, he served three additional years in the Navy Reserves at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station in Florida. Dr. Pérez was honorably discharged from the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

Languages:

◾English
◾Spanish

Biography:

Dr. Pérez was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and is the second oldest of Cesar and Millie's four children. After years of travel and training, he established his private and professional life in Orlando, Fl. He is happily married to Dr. Lindsey Koss , Ob-Gyn from Sarasota, FL. In his free time, Dr. Pérez enjoys running, jogging, scuba diving and skiing.