Alumni

Learners at Eye Opener '21

Graduates of the UW-Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences residency and fellowship programs are in academic medical centers and private practices throughout the world. Join us to connect and give back to support the next generation of alumni. Our vision to save sight globally is made possible through the support of our dedicated alumni and friends.

Once a Badger, always a Badger!

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There are many ways to stay connected to your fellow alumni and the department:

  • Attend the annual Alumni+Friends Reunion held each fall at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting. Watch our events page for the latest information!
  • Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
  • Our Alumni Relations Officer, Shelby Smith, is available to support our alumni with their needs and questions. Feel free to reach out at any time.
  • Share your latest news, update your details in the Alumni Directory, or submit an obituary on behalf of an alum with the following Alumni Information Form:

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Give Back

Gifts help the department continue to conduct high-quality research and to provide state-of-the-art clinical care and world-class training for tomorrow’s leaders in eye care and vision research.  This support—from patients, families, alumni, faculty and other friends—provides the extra margin essential for excellence. Learn about our latest priority: Teaching Enhancement Fund. Additional funds can be found on our Giving page.

 

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Distinguished Alumni Award

Each year the UW Ophthalmology Alumni Association recognizes an alum for outstanding service and commitment with the Distinguished Alumni Award, presented at the annual Alumni+Friends Reception during the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.

Learn more about the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Wanda Martinez, MD, PhD.

 

Past Recipients

2016: Karla J. Johns, MD, Residency 1984
2017: Devin A. Harrison, MD, Residency 1993
2018: Gregory L. Skuta, MD, Residency 1985
2019: W. Andrew Harris, MD, Residency 1974
2020: Mary V. Pratt, MD, Residency, 1965, Fellowship-Medical Retina, 1966
2022: Don O. Kikkawa, MD, FACS, Fellowship-Oculoplastics, 1992
2023: Wanda Martinez, MD, PhD, Residency 2008

2005: Steve W. Weber, MD, Residency 1975
2006: Earl G. Gloeckner, MD, Residency 1980, Fellowship-Pediatrics 1981
2007: C. Thomas Dow, MD, Residency 1978
2008: Richard Lewis, MD, Residency 1998
2010: Michael P. Vrabec, MD, Residency 1987
2012: Gregg Heatley, MD, Residency 1991, Fellowship-Glaucoma 1992
2013: Elmer Y Tu, MD, Residency 1992
2014: Francis Charles Sutula, MD, Fellowship-Oculoplastics 1979
2015: Richard E. Appen, MD, Residency 1972

Alumni Directory

Fellows

Julia Shatten, 2023 Eamon Leung, 2003
Meisha Raven, 2020 Rachel Tesser, 2002
Kyla Aschenbeck, 2019 Jason Wang, 2001
Paul Selid, 2018 Michael Hall, 2000
Susie Drake, 2017 Samir Farah, 1998
Brandon Metcalf, 2016 Monali Sakhalkar, 1999
Noah Saipe, 2015 David Gwynn, 1997
Evan Warner, 2014 John Shin, 1996
Travis Rumery, 2013 Catherine Lee, 1995
Amir Azari, 2012 Bernardita Navarro, 1995
Gabriel Schaab, 2012 Robert Brass, 1994
Jocelyn Rowe, 2010 Joseph Feder, 1989
Michael Eide, 2009 Peter Rapoza, 1987
Ganesh Rau, 2008 Colleen Grace, 1987*
Jay Mehta, 2004

An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.

Katy Coggins, 2023 Eric Steffen, 2001
Margaret Powell, 2020 John Kim, 2000
Colin McInnis, 2019 David Marshall, 1999
Lisa Nguyen, 2018 Jessica Oliver, 1999
Nitasha Gupta, 2017 Daniel Taglia, 1997
Aleksandra Michalik, 2016 Michael Vilardo, 1996
Cajal Seth, 2015 Curtis Libby, 1995
Jonathan Skarie, 2014 David Kim, 1994
Nicholas Frame, 2013 John Geanon, 1993
Christine Larsen, 2012 U Fusun Cardakli, 1992
Linda Semela, 2011 Gregg Heatley, 1991
David Lee, 2010 Barbara Smythe, 1990
Christopher Kucharski, 2009 Gary Sterken, 1989
Samantha Perea, 2008 Kathy Vogel, 1988
Anthony Devincentis, 2007 Harrison Bowes, 1987
Leo Wang, 2006 Joseph Feghali, 1985
Parham Morgan, 2005 Anthony Villanueva, 1982
Kurt Schwiesow, 2004 Robert Shields, 1980
David Luellwitz, 2003 Walter Bundy, 1979

An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.

We are delighted to announce the addition of Medical Retina and Uveitis to our fellowship programs. Anticipate alumni from this new and exciting program in the years ahead.

Elaine Downie, 2023 Jacques Lasudry, 1994
Jaclyn Gurwin, 2021 Joseph Shovlin, 1993
Suzanne Van Landingham, 2019 Don Kikkawa, 1992
Courtney Kauh, 2017 Deborah Sherman, 1991
Nicholas Ramey, 2013 David Lyon, 1989
Gregory Griepentrog, 2011 Chandra Sekhar, 1989
Nancy Kim, 2009 Jan Kronish, 1988
Alon Kahana, 2007 Victor Elner, 1987
Cat Burkat, 2005 Sara Kaltreider, 1986
John Rose, 2003 John Woog, 1985
Briggs Cook, 2001 Richard Angrist, 1984
Kristin Tarbet, 1999 John McGetrick, 1983
Mark Lucarelli, 1997 David Segrest, 1982
Roberta Gausas, 1996 Russell Gonnering, 1981
Steen Petersen, 1996 Michael Hawes, 1980
Gregory Vaughn, 1996 Francis Sutula, 1979
Bryan Sires, 1995 Carl Schmidt, 1978
George Stasior, 1995

An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.

Meghana Agni, 2019 Robert Peralta , 2010
Chandana Papudesu, 2019 Aneesh Neekhra, 2009
Jacob Martin, 2017 Marcus Marcet, 2005
Devasis Reddy, 2017 Amit Kumar, 2004
Christopher Burris, 2016 Sarit Patel, 2003
Meisha Raven, 2016 Daniel Dawson, 2002
Maria Rodriguez, 2016 Joel Gleiser, 2002
Paul Phelps, 2015 Boaz Lissauer, 2001
Krishna Surapaneni, 2015 Richard Grostern, 2000
Alireza Ghaffarieh, 2014 Paul Bryar, 1999
Bradley Thuro, 2014 Sina Sabet, 1998
Mozhgan Kanavi, 2013 Pascal Imesch, 1997
Sherif Khedr, 2012 Nasreen Syed, 1996
Vivian Lee, 2012 Edward Chow, 1986
David Lewis, 2011 Wayne March, 1976*
Dorrie Happ, 2010

An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.

Nathan Carpenter, 2019 Nancy Benegas, 1998
Judith Sabah, 2015 Rajesh Rao, 1997
Allison Babiuch, 2014 Michael Struck, 1996
Timothy Daley, 2013 Ashish Mehta, 1995
Shaival Shah, 2013 Catherine Macaraig, 1994
Randall Condit, 2011 Maureen McBride, 1993
Benjamin Mathew, 2010 James McDonnell, 1991
Swati Agarwal, 2009 James Egbert, 1990
Megumi Iizuka, 2007 Monica Nuyens, 1989
Erin Leverentz, 2007 Shauna McKusker, 1987
Stephen Merriam, 2006 Mark Preslan, 1986
Anna Steele, 2005 Lorri Effron, 1985
Laura (Smith) Plummer, 2004 Aazy Aaby, 1984
David Gamm, 2003 Andreas Marcotty, 1983
Janine (Smith) Marshall, 2002 Neil Lucchese, 1982
Todd Murdock, 2001 Earl Gloeckner, 1981
Mansoor Movaghar, 2000 Stuart Dankner, 1977

An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.

Gordon Crabtree, 2022 Nicholas Leonardy, 1990
Kathleen Schildroth, 2020 Denys Beauvais, 1989
Zackery Oakey, 2019 Michael Barondes, 1989
Michael Possin, 2018 Brian Horsman, 1988
Paul Boeke, 2017 Stephen Sramek, 1987
Patrick Sassani, 2016 T Michael Nork, 1986
James Eadie, 2014 Ronald Lange, 1985
Eric Brinton, 2013 Joel Miller, 1985
Jonathan Gunther, 2013 Randall Funderburk, 1984
Amol Kulkarni, 2013 Vicki Gutgesell, 1983
Andrew Hendrick, 2012 Steven Newell, 1982
Drew Dixon, 2011 Peter Barry, 1982*
Peter Youssef, 2010 Alfred DeRamus, 1981
David Johnson, 2008 Gerard Van Wesep, 1980
Jeff Whitehead, 2006 James Conforto, 1979
Matthew Reed, 2006 Sanford Meyers, 1978
Charles Hejny, 2004 James Long,1977
Lars Freisberg, 2002 Sheldon Kaplan, 1976
Michael Altaweel, 2000 Gary Haug, 1976*
Pik Chan, 1998 Steven Miller, 1976
Achyut Patel, 1997* Edward Mann, 1974
Saad El-Naggar, 1996* Robert Blau, 1973
Roy Olarn, 1994 James Shapiro, 1969
John Michael, 1993 J David Davidson, 1969
Richard Lipman, 1992 Frank Myers, 1968
Toufic Melki, 1991 Mary Pratt, 1966

An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.

Residents by Decade

Chintan Pathak, 2023
Katherine Dalzotto, 2023
William Van De Car, 2023
Tyler Boulter, 2022
Paige Richards, 2022
Kenneth Taylor, 2022
Elaine Downie, 2021
Jacob Evans, 2021
Maxwell Wingelaar, 2021
Braden Burckhard, 2020
Alana Jasper-Trotter, 2020
Meisha Raven, 2020

An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.

Randy Bowen, 2019 Michael Mulhern, 2014
Nathan Mathews, 2019 Joseph Schmutz, 2014
Christopher Spearman, 2019 Evan Warner, 2014
Roman Krivochenitser, 2018 Eric Brinton, 2013
Jennifer Larson, 2018 Neil Chungfat, 2013
Paul Selid, 2018 Justin Yamanuha, 2013
Han Kim, 2017 Shahed Ghoghawala, 2012
Alexander Ringeisen, 2017 Dalia Girgis, 2012
Angeline Wang, 2017 Timothy Daley, 2011
Sapna Gangaputra, 2016 Frank Hwang, 2011
Jeremy Lavine, 2016 Amol Kulkarni, 2011
Brandon Metcalf, 2016 Amy Badger-Asaravala, 2010
Ashley Lundin, 2015 Juan Nieto, 2010
Pimkwan Jaru-Ampornpan, 2015 Neha Shah, 2010
Noah Saipe, 2015

An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.

Wanda Martinez, 2009 Peter Hovland, 2004
Chee Tan, 2009 Donny Reeves, 2004
James Tan, 2009 Irene Fedorovich, 2003
Jeremy Van Buren, 2009 Janet Howard, 2003
Joshua Vrabec, 2009 Sophia Schluter, 2003
Jonathan Gunther, 2008 Sonja Wamsley Schluter, 2003
Paul Jeppsen, 2008 David Gamm, 2002
Daniel Knoch, 2008 Michael Pingree, 2002
Dara Koozekanani, 2008 Rachel Tesser, 2002
Brett Pariseau, 2008 Todd Cook, 2001
Brett Pariseau, 2007 Mark Meyer, 2001
Marni Feldmann, 2006 Craig Wilkerson, 2001
Erin Leverentz, 2006 Claron Alldredge, 2000
Matthew Thompson, 2006 Peter Debry, 2000
Heidi Jarecki, 2005 Beth Handwerger, 2000
Alon Kahana, 2005 Todd Murdock, 2000
Heather Potter, 2005 Robert Quinn, 2000
Robert Avery, 2004

An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.

Matthew Boyer, 1999 Duva Appleman, 1994
Richard Bryan, 1999 Roberta Gausas, 1994
Rosan Choi, 1999 Pierre Kamguia, 1994
David McCann, 1999 James Robinson, 1994
Thomas Furgason, 1998 Bryan Rutledge, 1994
Richard Lewis, 1998 G Andrew Boush, 1993
Andrew Thliveris, 1998 Devin Harrison, 1993
Patricia Cosgrove, 1997 John Michael, 1993
V Vinod Mootha, 1997 Michael Ruddat, 1993
Mary Oyen, 1997 U Fusun Cardakli, 1992
Patricia Sabb, 1997 Thomas Strinden, 1992
Thomas Cowden, 1996 Elmer Tu, 1992
Sarah Groessl, 1996 Mark Barak, 1991
Hugo Higa, 1996 Erich Groos, 1991
James Lee, 1996 Gregg Heatley, 1991
Lawrence Levine, 1996 William Sponsel, 1991
Manuel Mendoza, 1996 Nisha Dave, 1990
Michael Struck, 1996 James Dummett, 1990
Robert Bechtel, 1995 Ronald Plotnik, 1990
Christopher Croasdale, 1995 Michael Wage, 1990
Mark Promersberger, 1995

An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.

Kenneth Baum, 1989 David Grosz, 1984
Robert Chestler, 1989 Karla Johns, 1984
Stuart Landay, 1989 Ronald Lange, 1984
Gary Sterken, 1989 Michael Shapiro, 1984
Ronald Danis, 1988 John Bokosky, 1983
James Holzberger, 1988 Peter Foote, 1983
Rebecca Morgan, 1988 Catherine Newton, 1983
Kathy Vogel, 1988 Stuart Sondheimer, 1983
Robin Wilson, 1988 Ean Crennell, 1982*
Maryanna Destro, 1987 Peter McCanna, 1982
Mark McDermott, 1987 Richard Miller, 1982
Stephen Sramek, 1987 Jay Prensky, 1982*
Michael Vrabec, 1987 George Davis, 1981
Steve Witkin, 1987 Earl Gloeckner, 1981
Michael Feifarek, 1986 Peter Holm, 1981
Niles Utlaut, 1986 Stephen Kraft, 1981
Stephen Wexler, 1986 Scott Macrae, 1981
Paul Bruer, 1985 Barbara Klein, 1980
Sheryl Handler, 1985 Gary Mackman, 1980
Erwin Hultsch, 1985* Gregory Stainer, 1980
Gregory Skuta, 1985

An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.

Kenneth Batko, 1979 William Foord, 1974
Christopher Larson, 1979 W Andrew Harris, 1974
Bradley Lemke, 1979 David Karp, 1974
Earl Nepple, 1979 Paul Wagner, 1974
C Thomas Dow, 1978 H Jane Blackman,1973
Dwight Kulwin, 1978 Jerome Kadell, 1973
James Magnusen, 1978 Burton Kushner, 1973
Bennett Romanoff, 1978 Ross Mueller, 1973
Charles Joseph Anderson, 1977 Richard Appen, 1972
Roy Butera, 1977 Richard Baske, 1972
Robert Castrovinci, 1977 James D’Amato, 1972*
William Reiff, 1977 Samuel Strickland, 1972
Stephen Dudley, 1976 Frederick Brightbill, 1971*
James Long, 1976 John Brooks, 1971
Stephen Moss, 1976 Bruce Fishburn, 1971*
Roger David, 1975* Oksana Mensheha, 1971
Arthur Dorf, 1975 Gilbert Harris, 1970*
Gary Haug, 1975* Orin Hermundstad, 1970
Robert Rymer, 1975 Robert Levy, 1970*
Steve Weber, 1975

An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.

John Doty, 1969*
David Harper, 1969
David Stinchcomb, 1969
William Meisekothen, 1968*
Harry Roth, 1968
Richard Dortzbach, 1967
Edward Hargis, 1967*
Frank Myers, 1967
Agileo Sibayan, 1966
Mary Pratt, 1965
James Allen, 1964*
Elmer Johnson, 1963
Clare Hutson, 1962*
William Seibold, 1962
Rodney Sturm, 1962*
Albert Kanner, 1960*

An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.

Guillermo de Venecia, 1959*
Alan Ehrhardt, 1959
Alice McPherson, 1958*
John Lodge, 1957*
Donald Peterson, 1956*
Robert Watzke,1956
Matthew Davis, 1955*
Erwin Clahassey, 1953*
George Oosterhous, 1951*
G Corcoran, 1948*
Levon Yazujian, 1948*
George Kambara, 1946*
Dwain Mings, 1946*
Clifford Hogenson, 1945*
Milton Radewan, 1945*
John Wilson, 1944
Benjamin Lyons, 1943*
Edward Schott, 1941*
Ralph Stevens, 1937*

An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.

Shelby SmithContinue the Conversation
For any news you’d like to share, updates to your directory listing, or if you have alumni-related questions, please contact:

Shelby Smith
Alumni Relations Officer
ssmith223@wisc.edu