Session Moderators
Robert J. Cionni, MD
Robert J. Cionni, M.D. is the Medical Director of The Eye Institute of Utah and a board-certified ophthalmologist, specializing in cataract surgery, lens implants, and refractive surgeries. He has established himself as a leader in his specialty by pioneering some of the most advanced cataract and implant techniques, authoring numerous articles and textbook chapters about specialized cataract techniques, technologies and management of complications.
Rosa Braga-Mele, MD, FRCSC
Rosa Braga-Mele MD is a Professor of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, Canada. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Ottawa Medical School. She has a special interest in Professionalism, including biomedical ethics and communication issues. She is Director of Professionalism and Bio-Medical Ethics for the department of Ophthalmology at U of T.
Session Panelists
Blake K Williamson, MD
Dr. Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH, MS is a third-generation eye doctor who continues the legacy of his family, taking care of the great people of Louisiana for nearly 70 years. Dr. Williamson has established himself as a nationally recognized surgeon, thought leader, and lecturer in the fields of advanced cataract surgery, laser vision correction, and micro invasive glaucoma surgery.
Preeya Gupta, MD
Preeya K. Gupta, MD, is a fellowship trained ophthalmologist, with expertise in the medical and surgical treatment of cornea and anterior segment diseases. She specializes in advanced corneal transplantation and cataract surgery techniques and the management of ocular surface diseases such as dry eyes and blepharitis. Dr. Gupta is also experienced in the latest laser vision correction procedures and phakic intraocular lenses (implantable contact lenses).
Richard S. Hoffman, MD
Dr. Hoffman received his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his internship at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center. After an additional year practicing medicine in Colorado, he returned to Tulane University for his residency training in ophthalmology. Following residency, he completed a year of highly specialized training in Refractive Surgery and Cornea and External Diseases in Louisville, Kentucky.
