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Alumni Spotlight: Jocelyn Rowe, MD ‘11

Posted on March 4, 2026

Ask Jocelyn Rowe, MD ’11, what matters most in medicine, and her answer is simple: the patient in front of you. That perspective, refined during her fellowship training at the University of Wisconsin (UW), continues …

Posted in NewsTagged alumni, cornea, fellowship

Global Vision: Dr. Christine Larsen’s Journey of Learning and Service in the Philippines

Posted on September 18, 2025

What happens when surgical skill meets a passion for global health? For Dr. Christine Larsen, MD-a 2013 Glaucoma Fellow from the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS)-the answer became clear during a …

Posted in NewsTagged alumni, global ophthalmology, philippines

Alumni Spotlight: Zack Oakey ‘19

Posted on July 10, 2025

For Zach Oakey, MD, the journey from medical school to founding his own retina and oncology practice has been defined by mentorship, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the people who shaped his path. After …

Posted in NewsTagged alumni, Retina Fellow

Alumni Spotlight: Ronald Lange ‘84, ‘85, Reflects on 40 Years of Visionary Practice

Posted on June 16, 2025

Ronald Lange, MD was inspired at the age of 10 to pursue a career in eye care by his optometrist. The rest, as they say, is history. “The best advice I would give anyone entering …

Posted in NewsTagged alumni, clinical fellows, medical retina

Alumni Spotlight: Klio Chatzistefanou, MD, ‘99

Posted on May 7, 2025

After more than two decades of practicing pediatric ophthalmology at a large hospital in Greece, Klio Chatzistefanou, MD offers heartfelt words of advice to new doctors entering the profession: “Be humane in your practice. Personalized care matters.”

Posted in NewsTagged alumni, fellowship, pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus

Alumni Spotlight: Deborah Sherman, ’91

Posted on February 11, 2025

After dedicating 30 years to her career as a board-certified ophthalmologist and a fellowship trained ophthalmic plastic surgeon, Dr. Deborah Sherman has one key piece of advice for new providers: “Never think you know it all, and never stop learning.”

Posted in NewsTagged alumni, clinical fellows, oculofacial plastic surgery

Sapna Gangaputra, MD, MPH Receives 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award

Posted on October 31, 2024

Sapna Gangaputra, MD, MPH is the recipient of the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS)’ 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Posted in Alumni News, NewsTagged alumni, Distinguished Alumni, Ophthalmology Alumni Association, Sapna Gangaputra

Ophthalmology Alumni Association Welcomes New Members

Posted on April 3, 2024

The UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is pleased to welcome three new members to the UW Ophthalmology Alumni Association.

Posted in Alumni News, NewsTagged alumni, Alumni Association, Andrew Thliveris, Dalia Girgis, Jennifer Larson, OAA, ophthalmology alumni, Ophthalmology Alumni Association

WANDA MARTINEZ NAMED 2023 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA

Posted on August 7, 2023

We are pleased to announce that Wanda Martinez, MD, PhD is the recipient of the 2023 Ophthalmology Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award.

Posted in Alumni News, Featured NewsTagged alumni, news, ophthalmology alumni
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