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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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.
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Support our top priority—the Teaching Enhancement Fund—to elevate hands-on learning and innovation.
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Contribute to the Research and Clinical Excellence Fund to accelerate discoveries and cutting-edge care.
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Honor a physician, mentor, or loved one with a tribute or memorial gift.
- Learn about our latest priority: Teaching Enhancement Fund. Additional funds can be found on our Giving page.
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
2024: Sapna Gangaputra, MD, MPH, Residency 2016
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 Association Board Executive Committee
Burt Kushner, MD
Executive Director
Tim Daley, MD
President
Alumni Association Committee Members
Alumni Directory
Fellows
- Cornea
- Glaucoma
- Medical Retina and Uveitis
- Oculoplastic Surgery
- Ophthalmic Pathology
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
| Sina Rashidi-Kikanloo, 2025 | Jay Mehta, 2004 |
| Anna Walsh, 2024 | Eamon Leung, 2003 |
| Julia Shatten, 2023 | Rachel Tesser, 2002 |
| Meisha Raven, 2020 | Jason Wang, 2001 |
| Kyla Aschenbeck, 2019 | Michael Hall, 2000 |
| Paul Selid, 2018 | Samir Farah, 1998 |
| Susie Drake, 2017 | Monali Sakhalkar, 1999 |
| Brandon Metcalf, 2016 | David Gwynn, 1997 |
| Noah Saipe, 2015 | John Shin, 1996 |
| Evan Warner, 2014 | Catherine Lee, 1995 |
| Travis Rumery, 2013 | Bernardita Navarro, 1995 |
| Amir Azari, 2012 | Robert Brass, 1994 |
| Gabriel Schaab, 2012 | Joseph Feder, 1989 |
| Jocelyn Rowe, 2010 | Peter Rapoza, 1987 |
| Michael Eide, 2009 | Colleen Grace, 1987* |
| Ganesh Rau, 2008 |
An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.
| Elleny Gutierrez, 2025 | David Luellwitz, 2004 |
| Emerson Kendall, 2024 | Eric Steffen, 2002 |
| Katy Coggins, 2023 | John Kim, 2001 |
| Michal Gutowski, 2022 | Jessica Oliver, 2000 |
| Margaret Powell, 2021 | David Marshall, 1999 |
| Colin McInnis, 2020 | Daniel Taglia, 1998 |
| Lisa Nguyen, 2019 | Michael Vilardo, 1997 |
| Nitasha Gupta, 2018 | Curtis Libby, 1996 |
| Aleksandra Michalik, 2017 | David Kim, 1995 |
| Cajal Patel (née Seth), 2016 | John Geanon, 1994 |
| Jonathan Skarie, 2015 | U Fusun Cardakli, 1993 |
| Nicholas Frame, 2014 | Gregg Heatley, 1992 |
| Christine Larsen, 2013 | Barbara Smythe, 1991 |
| Linda Semela, 2012 | Gary Sterken, 1990 |
| David Lee, 2011 | Kathy Vogel, 1989 |
| Christopher Kucharski, 2010 | Harrison Bowes Jr., 1988 |
| Samantha Perea, 2009 | Joseph Feghali, 1986 |
| Anthony Devincentis, 2008 | Anthony Villanueva, 1983 |
| Leo Wang, 2007 | Robert Shields, 1981 |
| Parham Morgan, 2006 | Walter Bundy III, 1980 |
| Kurt Schwiesow, 2005 |
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.
| Ryan Larochelle, 2025 | Jacques Lasudry, 1994 |
| Elaine Downie, 2023 | Joseph Shovlin, 1993 |
| Jaclyn Gurwin, 2021 | Don Kikkawa, 1992 |
| Suzanne Van Landingham, 2019 | Deborah Sherman, 1991 |
| Courtney Kauh, 2017 | David Lyon, 1989 |
| Nicholas Ramey, 2013 | Chandra Sekhar, 1989 |
| Gregory Griepentrog, 2011 | Jan Kronish, 1988 |
| Nancy Kim, 2009 | Victor Elner, 1987 |
| Alon Kahana, 2007 | Sara Kaltreider, 1986 |
| Cat Burkat, 2005 | John Woog, 1985 |
| John Rose, 2003 | Richard Angrist, 1984 |
| Briggs Cook, 2001 | John McGetrick, 1983 |
| Kristin Tarbet, 1999 | David Segrest, 1982 |
| Mark Lucarelli, 1997 | Russell Gonnering, 1981 |
| Roberta Gausas, 1996 | Michael Hawes, 1980 |
| Steen Petersen, 1996 | Francis Sutula, 1979 |
| Gregory Vaughn, 1996 | Carl Schmidt, 1978 |
| Bryan Sires, 1995 | Joseph Wahl, 1972* |
| 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 | Paul Mullaney, 1992 |
| Swati Agarwal, 2009 | James McDonnell, 1991 |
| Megumi Iizuka, 2007 | James Egbert, 1990 |
| Erin Leverentz, 2007 | Monica Nuyens, 1989 |
| Stephen Merriam, 2006 | Shauna McKusker, 1987 |
| Anna Steele, 2005 | Mark Preslan, 1986 |
| Laura (Smith) Plummer, 2004 | Lorri Effron, 1985 |
| David Gamm, 2003 | Aazy Aaby, 1984 |
| Janine (Smith) Marshall, 2002 | Andreas Marcotty, 1983 |
| Todd Murdock, 2001 | Neil Lucchese, 1982 |
| Mansoor Movaghar, 2000 | Earl Gloeckner, 1981 |
| Klio Chatzistefanou, 1999 | Stuart Dankner, 1977 |
An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.
| Mohammad Amr Sabbagh, 2025 | Toufic Melki, 1991 |
| Paige Richards, 2024 | Nicholas Leonardy, 1990 |
| Gordon Crabtree, 2022 | Denys Beauvais, 1989 |
| Kathleen Schildroth, 2020 | Michael Barondes, 1989 |
| Zackery Oakey, 2019 | Brian Horsman, 1988 |
| Michael Possin, 2018 | Stephen Sramek, 1987 |
| Paul Boeke, 2017 | T Michael Nork, 1986 |
| Patrick Sassani, 2016 | Ronald Lange, 1985 |
| James Eadie, 2014 | Joel Miller, 1985 |
| Eric Brinton, 2013 | Randall Funderburk, 1984 |
| Jonathan Gunther, 2013 | Vicki Gutgesell, 1983 |
| Amol Kulkarni, 2013 | Steven Newell, 1982 |
| Andrew Hendrick, 2012 | Peter Barry, 1982* |
| Drew Dixon, 2011 | Alfred DeRamus, 1981 |
| Peter Youssef, 2010 | Gerard Van Wesep, 1980 |
| David Johnson, 2008 | James Conforto, 1979 |
| Jeff Whitehead, 2006 | Sanford Meyers, 1978 |
| Matthew Reed, 2006 | James Long,1977 |
| Charles Hejny, 2004 | Sheldon Kaplan, 1976 |
| Lars Freisberg, 2002 | Gary Haug, 1976* |
| Michael Altaweel, 2000 | Steven Miller, 1976 |
| Pik Chan, 1998 | Edward Mann, 1974 |
| Achyut Patel, 1997* | Robert Blau, 1973 |
| Saad El-Naggar, 1996* | James Shapiro, 1969 |
| Roy Olarn, 1994 | J David Davidson, 1969 |
| John Michael, 1993 | Frank Myers, 1968 |
| Richard Lipman, 1992 | Mary Pratt, 1966 |
An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.
Residents
| Breanna Aldred, 2025 | Tyler Boulter, 2022 |
| Georges Guillaume, 2025 | Paige Richards, 2022 |
| Samuel Whittier, 2025 | Kenneth Taylor, 2022 |
| Jacob Abou-Hanna, 2024 | Elaine Downie, 2021 |
| Kevin Elwood, 2024 | Jacob Evans, 2021 |
| Nenita Maganti, 2024 | Maxwell Wingelaar, 2021 |
| Chintan Pathak, 2023 | Braden Burckhard, 2020 |
| Katherine Dalzotto, 2023 | Alana Jasper-Trotter, 2020 |
| William Van De Car, 2023 | 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* | Agileo Sibayan, 1966 |
| David Harper, 1969 | Mary Pratt, 1965 |
| David Stinchcomb, 1969 | James Allen, 1964* |
| William Meisekothen, 1968* | Elmer Johnson, 1963 |
| Harry Roth, 1968 | Clare Hutson, 1962* |
| Richard Dortzbach, 1967 | William Seibold, 1962 |
| Edward Hargis, 1967* | Rodney Sturm, 1962* |
| Frank Myers, 1967 | Albert Kanner, 1960* |
An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.
| Guillermo de Venecia, 1959* | Levon Yazujian, 1948* |
| Alan Ehrhardt, 1959 | George Kambara, 1946* |
| Alice McPherson, 1958* | Dwain Mings, 1946* |
| John Lodge, 1957* | Clifford Hogenson, 1945* |
| Donald Peterson, 1956* | Milton Radewan, 1945* |
| Robert Watzke,1956 | John Wilson, 1944 |
| Matthew Davis, 1955* | Benjamin Lyons, 1943* |
| Erwin Clahassey, 1953* | Edward Schott, 1941* |
| George Oosterhous, 1951* | Ralph Stevens, 1937* |
| G Corcoran, 1948* |
An asterisk (*) indicates that the alum is deceased.
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Continue 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