GIL EPSTEIN, MD, FACS

Dr. Gil Epstein was one of the founding partners of Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute in 1980.

He specializes in Oculoplastics Cosmetic and Functional, Orbit, Lacrimal, and Botox, with extensive experience in cosmetic laser eyelid and facial plastic surgery He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of ASORPS, AAO, FMA, Broward County Medical Association, and Broward County Ophthalmological Society.

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Stuart K. Burgess, MD, FACS, FASRS

Dr. Stuart Burgess is the director of clinical research, specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, macular holes, uveitis, ocular tumors, and ocular trauma.

He is board–certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of AAO, ASRS, and the American College of Surgeons.

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Keith A. Skolnick, MD

Dr. Keith Skolnick specializes in cataracts and has performed over 22,000 cataract and lens replacement procedures since 1997.

He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and was ranked in the top 100 ophthalmologists in the United States by Newsweek in 2021 and 2022. He is compassionate and dedicated to his patient’s well-being.

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Tirso Mark Lara, MD

Dr. Tirso Lara specializes in diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, and ocular trauma.

He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of AAO, ASRS, and the American Society of Ocular Trauma. He is fluent in Spanish and English.

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Natalia Villate, MD, FASRS

Dr. Natalia Villate specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with retinal diseases, including macular degermation, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, and cataract complications.

She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the AAO, ASRS, and the Palm Beach County Ophthalmology Society. She is fluent in Spanish, French, and English.

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Ilan J. Epstein, MD

Dr. Ilan Epstein specializes in cataract, cornea, glaucoma, and LASIK treatment. He has extensive experience in premium laser refractive cataract surgery, laser vision correction, ocular surface disease, and corneal surgery.

He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of AAO and ASCRS.

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Dr Luis Fernando de Castro Ophthalmologist

Luis E. Fernández de Castro, MD

Dr. Luis Fernandez de Castro specializes in the treatment of cataracts and other ocular morbidities like corneal infections, inflammation, allergies, dry eye, and glaucoma.

He has extensive experience in endothelial keratoplasty and IOL lens replacement. He is a member of the AAO, ISRS, ASCRS. He is fluent in Spanish and English.

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Aliza Epstein, MD

Dr. Aliza Epstein specializes in oculofacial plastic surgery, with experience performing cosmetic and functional eyelid and facial surgery along with lacrimal and orbital disease and management.

She is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and is a member of AAO, ABO, ASOPRS, AACS, ABFCS, FMA, Women in Ophthalmology, and the American Medical Association.

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Lisa B. Galluzzo, OD

Dr. Lisa Galluzzo is an optometric physician, specializing in eye care for patients of all ages. She is a contact lens specialist with advanced training in lens fittings of all types.

She is a member of the AOA, FOA, and is an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern School of Optometry.

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Patricia Diaz Nagel, ARNP

Patricia Diaz Nagel is one of South Florida's few ophthalmic nurse practitioners. She specializes in diagnosing and treating eye conditions and diseases. She is a foreign graduated doctor in Medicine with a specialization in ophthalmology from the Central University of Venezuela.

Patricia Diaz Nagel works alongside our team of ophthalmologists and other healthcare providers to provide comprehensive eye care services to our patients.

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NOEL PEREDA
CLINICAL RESEARCH MANAGER

Noel Pereda is the clinical research manager at Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute. He has extensive experience as a site coordinator, conducting retina research in South Florida.

He is a foreign graduated doctor in Medicine with a specialization in ophthalmology from the Central University of Venezuela. He supervises a team of research coordinators and is the main liaison between CRO, sponsors, and the principal investigator.

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At Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, our board certified ophthalmologists and eye specialists will provide you with full service diagnostic, medical, and surgical eye care.

Welcome to Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, where our board-certified ophthalmologists and eye specialists offer comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical eye care services. Specializing in a wide array of ophthalmic areas including comprehensive ophthalmology, corrective eye surgery, and advanced fellowship training in retina, cornea, cataract surgery, and oculoplastics, our team is dedicated to providing top-notch care.

Conveniently located at 850 S Pine Island Road, Plantation, FL 33324, our main office is situated within the Royal Palm complex on Pine Island Road, just north of Peters Road. Additionally, we have a satellite office at 1930 NE 47th Street, Suite 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308.

Whether you’re seeking routine eye care or specialized treatments, our expert ophthalmologists and staff are here to assist you. Request an appointment today by calling 954-741-5555 and let us help you achieve and maintain optimal vision health.

Vision Correction Surgery

Corrective Eye Surgery

We specialize in vision correction surgery, refractive surgery, corrective eye surgery, and many other specialties related to comprehensive eye care.

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Oculoplastics

Oculoplastic Surgeon

Oculoplastic surgery is a subspecialty in the field of ophthalmology, focusing primarily on the eyelids, orbit, tear ducts and other tissues surrounding the eyes.

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Cataracts & Lens Implants

Cataract Surgery

At Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, we specialize in advanced technology laser cataract surgery, cataract lens implants, and lens replacement surgery procedures.

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Retinal Diseases

Retina Specialist

A retina specialist diagnoses and treats those potentially sight threatening conditions, diseases, and irregularities that affect the retina and the vitreous.

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Eye Diseases

Glaucoma Surgery and Aging Eyes

According to the National Eye Institute, the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness in the U.S. are primarily age-related eye diseases like Glaucoma.

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Retina & Research

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are designed to find safe treatments that work in people and new ways to improve health. A patient could benefit from his participation

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GIL EPSTEIN, MD, FACS

Stuart K. Burgess, MD, FACS, FASRS

Keith A. Skolnick, MD

Tirso Mark Lara, MD

Natalia Villate, MD, FASRS

Ilan J. Epstein, MD

Luis E. Fernández de Castro, MD

Aliza Epstein, MD

Lisa B. Galluzzo, OD

Patricia Diaz Nagel, ARNP

NOEL PEREDA CLINICAL RESEARCH MANAGER

At Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute, our board certified ophthalmologists and eye specialists will provide you with full service diagnostic, medical, and surgical eye care.

NOEL PEREDA
CLINICAL RESEARCH MANAGER