Meet Our Ophthalmologist and Optometrist Team – Providing Arizona with LASIK Surgery and More
At Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, we are dedicated to providing you with a wide range of vision correction treatments in a friendly environment. As part of that dedication to make you comfortable at every step of the process, we offer some background information about each ophthalmologist and optometrist currently practicing at our Arizona offices. Whether you visit us for LASIK surgery, cataract treatment, or simply to get an updated prescription for your glasses, you can rest assured that our doctors have unparalleled education and experience.
- Ronald W. Barnet, M.D.
- David D. Dulaney, M.D. - Retired April 2006
- Scott A. Perkins, M.D.
- Brian Horsman, M.D.
- Andrew Rabinowitz, M.D.
- Robert P. Rivera, M.D.
- Kenneth Snow, D.O.
- Neil J. Atodaria, M.D.
- Suhail Alam, M.D.
- David McGarey, M.D.
- Robert Pinkert, O.D., F.A.A.O.
- Michael Hanley, O.D.
- Martin Brussels, O.D.
- Michael W. Lamb, O.D.
- William Schiff, O.D.
- Matt Hunter, O.D.
- Christina Olivetti, O.D.
- Craig Stuart, O.D.
- Russell Woods, O.D.
- Jeff Olsen, O.D.
- Debbie Duong, O.D.
- Steven MacDonald, O.D.
- G. Elden Blair, O.D.
- Brent Hartzell, O.D.
- T.J. Johnson, O.D.
- Brian Stephens, OD
Ronald W. Barnet, M.D. – Cataract and Refractive Surgeon
Dr. Ronald W. Barnet is recognized as a leading ophthalmologist in Arizona and is also regarded as one of the country's leading eye surgeons. He is a graduate of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, and was a resident in ophthalmology at the Washington University Hospitals.
He served two years as a Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy, including a year in Vietnam as an eye surgeon, and established his Arizona practice in 1969. Dr. Barnet was the first ophthalmologist in Arizona to perform small-incision micro cataract surgery with intraocular lens implants - a procedure that became the standard of care for cataract treatment. Dr. Barnet first performed refractive surgery in 1985, and together with Dr. David Dulaney, introduced corneal flap refractive surgery to Arizona in 1993, and LASIK surgery in 1995. Dr. Barnet is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American College of Eye Surgeons. He is a founding member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and is a member of many other national and international professional societies.
David D. Dulaney, M.D. – Cataract and Refractive Surgeon
Dr. David Dulaney is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was a resident in ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a flight surgeon and as Director of the Medical Services at Pleikeu AFB, South Vietnam.
He has been a practicing ophthalmologist in the Phoenix, Arizona area since 1975 and has had LASIK surgery patients come to him from six continents. Widely recognized as one of the most experienced LASIK surgeons in the world, Dr. Dulaney has performed more than 30,000 refractive procedures.
Dr. Dulaney is also an internationally recognized author and lecturer. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is a Founding Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and he also maintains memberships in many professional societies including the International Society of Refractive Surgery, the American College of Eye Surgeons, and the Arizona Ophthalmologic Society.
Retired April 2006
Scott A. Perkins, M.D. – Cataract and Refractive Surgeon
Dr. Scott Perkins is a graduate of Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed a clinical fellowship in ophthalmology at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts and completed his residency in ophthalmology at Boston University Medical Center in 1989.
In 1992, he joined the Barnet Eye Center as an ophthalmic surgeon and was invited to remain on staff following the 1993 merger of the Barnet Eye Center and the Dulaney Eye Clinic and Cataract Institute. As a recognized ophthalmologist with Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center in Arizona, Dr. Perkins has performed more than 35,000 cataract surgeries and more than 9,000 LASIK and laser refractive surgery procedures. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Brian Horsman, M.D. – Retina and Vitreous Surgeon
Dr. Brian Horsman received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Dalhousie University, and completed a fellowship in vitreoretina diseases at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He has performed over 10,000 laser surgeries and more than 4,000 vitreoretina surgeries both in the United States and in Canada.
Andrew Rabinowitz, M.D. – Glaucoma Consultations and Surgery
Dr. Andrew Rabinowitz offers medical and surgical management of glaucoma. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine, and completed a glaucoma fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. On the forefront of glaucoma management, Dr. Rabinowitz's research has appeared in an array of ophthalmologic publications, and he has lectured at locations nationwide. In 2002, Pharmacia honored Dr. Rabinowitz with their prestigious "Top Doc" award.
Robert P. Rivera, M.D. – Cataract and Refractive Surgeon
Robert P. Rivera, M.D., a native of southwestern New Mexico, received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. He completed an internship and residency in ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota in 1989, and began his practice in Arizona. Dr. Rivera has lectured, authored and co-authored numerous articles and research presentations regarding the eye. In addition to the many thousands of surgeries he has performed for patients in the United States, he has lectured, conducted formal physician training courses, and taught eye surgery at several hospitals throughout the world, including such diverse places as Paris, Mexico City, Taipei, Cairo, Bangkok, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. He has been appointed to participate in the educational and advisory panels of local and national institutions, and routinely travels to developing nations as a volunteer eye surgeon for patients who would otherwise not have access to vision-restoring medical care. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and maintains membership in the American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the International Society of Refractive Surgery.
If you have been searching for a qualified ophthalmologist in Arizona, contact Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center. LASIK surgery, cataract surgery, and other procedures are available at our many Phoenix and Tucson-area locations.
Kenneth Snow, D.O. – Cataract Surgeon
Dr. Kenneth Snow was born in St. George, Utah. He is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery and graduated from University of Health Sciences in Kansas City, Missouri in 1981. He is a Fellow of the Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He moved to Arizona from Michigan in 1985 and began practicing medicine in Tucson, Arizona.
Dr. Snow has been honored to serve as Chief of Staff at Tucson General Hospital and Chairman of the Department of Surgery. His many successes led him to become a speaker for ASCRS on advanced cataract surgical techniques. After 19 years of working in his own practice, Dr Snow decided to join the medical staff of Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center in January 2004 and is currently practicing at our Tucson offices.
Neil J. Atodaria, M.D. – Glaucoma Consultations and Surgery
Bio coming soon.
SUHAIL ALAM, M.D.
Dr. Suhail Alam is a board certified ophthalmologist licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the state of Arizona.
At age 19, Dr. Alam obtained his bachelor's degree with honors in Toledo, OH. He went on to complete medical school and residency training at the University of Cincinnati, where he consistently scored amongst the top residents in the nation. Following this, he decided to undertake further subspecialty training for vitreoretinal surgery at the University of California - Davis. Dr. Alam went on to take top marks on his board exams, scoring in the 99th percentile.
He specializes in medical and surgical care of the retina and vitreous. His interests include the latest treatments for macular degeneration, diabetes, and retinal detachment repair.
David Mcgarey
Dr. David McGarey is a graduate of Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. He completed his family practice residency training at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ and completed his residency in ophthalmology at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA in 1997.
After completing his residency training in 1997, he opened his private practice in Flagstaff, Arizona in 1997. Dr. McGarey partnered with Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center in the summer of 2007. As a recognized ophthalmologist in Arizona, Dr. McGarey specializes in Diabetes, Glaucoma and Cataracts. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and a fellow of the American Medical Association, The American Academy of Ophthalmologists.
Robert Pinkert, O.D., F.A.A.O
Dr. Robert Pinkert received his Doctor of Optometry degree at New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts, and completed a fellowship in ophthalmic practice at Omni Eye Service of Atlanta. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a founding member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society. Dr. Pinkert is an active member and a past president of the Central Arizona Optometric Society, and was recognized by the Arizona Optometric Association as Arizona Optometrist of the Year in 1994.
He is currently an Adjunct Clinical Professor and Residency Director for Southern California College of Optometry. He also serves as clinical faculty for New England College of Optometry, University of California Berkeley College of Optometry, and Pacific College of Optometry. Dr. Pinkert is the Medical Director of Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, as well as a member of the Arizona State Board of Examiners in Optometry. In addition, he has lectured and written extensively throughout the United States on topics related to the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease.
Michael Hanley, O.D.
Dr. Michael Hanley received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois. He has worked with the doctors of Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center for more than 20 years. Dr. Hanley is a former president of the Arizona Optometric Association, and former vice president of the Central Arizona Optometric Society.
Martin Brussels, O.D.
Dr. Martin Brussels received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry, in Memphis, Tennessee. He has served as a physician with Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center since 1983. Dr. Brussels is currently an active member of the American Optometric Association, Arizona Optometric Association and the Central Arizona Optometric Society. Dr. Brussels is proud to be a native born Phoenician, homegrown in Arizona.
Michael W. Lamb, O.D.
Dr. Michael Lamb received his Bachelor of Science degree in biological science from University of Illinois at Chicago. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree and Bachelor of Science in visual science from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, Illinois. He relocated to the Phoenix area in 1984 and has been a staff doctor with Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center since 1988.
Dr. Lamb is an active member of the American Optometric Association. He is also a current member and past president of the Arizona Optometric Association and the Central Arizona Optometric Society. He currently holds positions as an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago, the Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon, the University of Houston College of Optometry in Texas, and the University of Waterloo College of Optometry in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Lamb was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois.
William Schiff, O.D.
Dr. William Schiff received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts. He is an Adjunct Clinical Professor for the University of Houston, Texas and University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Schiff is also an active member of the American Optometric Association, Arizona Optometric Association, and the Central Arizona Optometric Society. He completed a residency in ocular disease at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center.
Matt Hunter, O.D.
Dr. Matt Hunter received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern California College of Optometry. He is currently an active member of the American Optometric Association. Dr. Hunter has more than 15 years of experience providing primary care in the Safford community.
Christina Olivetti, O.D.
Dr. Christina Olivetti graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a B.S. in Chemistry. She received her Doctorate of Optometry as well as a B.S. in Visual Science from Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago in 1999. She completed a residency in Ocular Disease and Refractive Surgical co-management in 2000. She has been working full time for BDPEC since early 2001 in primarily the Sun City West office. Dr. Olivetti has been very active in the Arizona Optometric Association, holding offices as Membership Chairman, Director, Secretary, Treasurer, and Vice President from 2003 to the present. She was awarded the Young Optometrist of the Year in 2005 due to her work for the association as well as numerous community activities including Prevent Blindness, Diabetes education, Blue Cross Blue Shield Safari Van, Special Olympics, and others. She is also an active member in the American Optometric Association.
If you live in Arizona and have been considering LASIK surgery or other refractive vision correction surgery, contact an ophthalmologist at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center. Our locations throughout Arizona make taking care of your eyes easier than ever.
Craig Stuart, O.D.
Bio coming soon.
Russell Woods, O.D.
Dr. Russell Woods received his Doctor of Optometry from the prestigious New England College of Optometry in Boston. He then returned to his hometown in Maine where he established a private practice. After a successful career in private practice, he has decided to join Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center to provide quality eye care to the people of Safford, Thatcher, Pima, and surrounding communities.
Jeff Olsen, O.D.
A native of Tucson, Arizona, Dr. Jeff Olsen received his B.S. in sociology from Northern Arizona University, going on to earn his Doctor of Optometry from Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California. Upon graduating, he then completed a residency at the Southern Arizona Veterans Hospital, specializing in ocular disease and low vision rehabilitation. Dr. Olsen is a member of the American Optometric Association, Arizona Optometric Association, and the Southern Arizona Optometric Association.
Debbie Duong, O.D.
Dr. Debbie Duong was born in Saigon, Vietnam. She moved to the United States with her family in 1975 at age 6. Dr. Duong graduated from UCLA with a degree in Biological Sciences in 1993, before receiving her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern California College of Optometry at Fullerton, CA in 1998. She completed her training by working as an intern for Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center in 1997 and by completing a residency at the Tucson VA Medical Center for Primary Care/Low Vision Rehabilitative Optometry from 1998-1999.
Dr. Duong is a member of the American Optometric Association, Arizona Optometric Association, and Southern Arizona Optometric Association, in which she has held positions as President, Vice President, and Treasurer. She also received her fellowship for the American Academy of Optometry in December 2005. Dr. Duong is currently practicing at the offices in Sun City, Mesa, and Phoenix.
To schedule a consultation with an optometrist or ophthalmologist near you in Arizona, contact the LASIK eye surgery specialists at Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center.
STEVEN MACDONALD, O.D.
Bio coming soon.
T.J. Johnson, O.D.
Dr. TJ Johnson, OD received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Zoology and Chemistry from Southern Utah University in Cedar City. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree and Bachelor of Science in 2001 at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, PA.. Dr. Johnson joined Dr. David McGarey’s Ophthalmic practice in June of 2001 and partnered with Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center in the summer of 2007. He specializes in contact lenses and disease management.
Dr. Johnson is an active member of the Arizona Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.
G. Elden Blair, O.D.
Bio coming soon.
Brent Hartzell, O.D.
Dr. Brent Hartzell earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern California College of Optometry. Prior to this, he graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree and a Spanish minor from Brigham Young University. He performed a residency at the Southern Arizona Veteran's Hospital in Tucson, AZ where he had a particular educational and clinical emphasis in low vision rehabilitation and ocular disease. Shortly after the completion of his residency, he completed his Fellowship with the American Academy of Optometry. He is an active member of the American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Association, Southern Arizona Optometric Association, and the newly formed Optometric Council on Refractive Technology.
Brian Stephens, OD
Bio coming soon.
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Sometimes the only thing keeping people from receiving proper eye care is their uncertainty about choosing an optometrist or ophthalmologist. The Arizona Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center has brought together some of the nation's finest doctors to provide patients with comprehensive treatment. If you live in Phoenix, Tucson, or elsewhere in Arizona and wish to learn more about LASIK surgery and other treatments available, contact Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center.
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