Speaker Bios

A board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Amit Chokshi is highly trained in laser vision correction and is a graduate of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. After completing his residency at Vanderbilt Medical Center, where he began performing refractive eye surgery, Dr. Chokshi was awarded a fellowship with the Laser and Corneal Surgery Associates at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Here, he specialized in refractive and corneal surgery.

Dr. Chokshi went on to serve as the director of the University Of Florida Laser Eye Center. He also held the positions of assistant professor and director of the cornea and external disease division at the UF Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Chokshi is fellowship-trained in both cornea and cataracts and is a LASIK specialist with Florida Eye Specialists. Dr. Chokshi was also named Chief of Ophthalmology at Baptist Medical Center for 2015 and 2016.

Dr. Freidl is a board certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery. She trained at the prestigious Wills Eye Institute in Philadelphia, the largest glaucoma diagnosis and treatment center in the country.

Dr. Freidl is very experienced with glaucoma and cataract treatment, and was one of the first doctors in the region to perform laser cataract surgery.

Dr. Freidl is also involved in several research studies in glaucoma and is a frequent contributor to the literature on surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataract.

Compassionate, patient-centered care is very important to Dr. Freidl, and she is dedicated to not only providing superior care but also to patient education.

Dr. Susan Frick received her undergraduate degree in Finance at the University of Tampa in 1987. Recognizing her passion was in the medical field Dr. Frick returned to school and earned her degree in Optometry with Honors from Nova Southeastern College of Optometry in 1997.

Dr. Frick returned to Optometry after staying home full time to raise her children and is currently working at Clay Eye Physicians and Surgeons. As a primary care Optometric Physician, patient care is of the utmost priority.

Dr. Frick has been married for 26 years and has 4 children. Their eldest, David, graduated from the United States Naval Academy and is attending flight school. Michael is in his 2nd year at the United States Coast Guard Academy. Emily and Matthew are attending High School.

Dr. Omar Gayasaddin is a board-certified, fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist. Most recently he was serving as an assistant professor in the Ophthalmology department at the University of Florida. Duties included running the glaucoma clinics and conducting glaucoma and comprehensive surgery. Being at an academic institution allowed him to oversee and teach ophthalmology residents in both the clinic and operating room.

Dr. Gayasaddin graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Medicine and was consistently on the Dean’s List. He was accepted into the Ophthalmology program at Touro University/Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. After 4 years of residency and working with great Ophthalmologists of all specialties he graduated and went into private practice. After a year in private practice and noticing a growing population of glaucoma patients with increasing needs for specific treatment Dr. Omar Gayasaddin applied for a glaucoma fellowship and was accepted by the University of Florida. He learned specific treatments and techniques for better treating glaucoma patients. In addition, Dr. Gayasaddin was fortunate enough to work with several cornea specialists allowing him to gain surgical skills in corneal procedures as well.

Dr. Sandeep Grover is a professor at UF Health Jacksonville in the department of ophthalmology. He received his medical degree from Pt. B.D. Sharma Postgrad Institute of Medical Science and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

Associate Chair, Department of Ophthalmology; Medical Director, Ophthalmology Trauma Service; Clerkship Director

Specializes in Inherited Retinal Degenerations & Electrophysiology, Medical Retinal Diseases and Ophthalmology.

Dr. Christian P. Guier is a highly experienced Board-Certified Optometrist and a graduate of Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. During his residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, Dr. Guier participated in the management of Glaucoma, Neuro-ophthalmology, Corneal Disease, Vitreo-Retinal Service, Ocular Oncology, Oculoplastics, Pediatrics, Geriatrics/Low Vision and Primary Optometric Care.

Following his residency, Dr. Guier accepted a position at Mayo Clinic, where his specialty practice included therapeutic contact lenses for ocular disease. In his more than 20 years at Mayo, he performed comprehensive medical eye evaluations, co-managed ophthalmic surgery, and participated in research projects and clinical studies.

Dr. S. Akbar Hasan is a board certified, fellowship-trained cornea, LASIK, and cataract specialist. He completed his Cornea and LASIK fellowship at Duke University. Dr. Hasan came to Jacksonville in 2002. He served as the lead cataract and corneal surgeon and Director of the Laser Vision Correction Program at the Mayo Clinic for ten years. Dr. Hasan has tremendous surgical experience in corneal transplantation, laser cataract surgery with premium intraocular lenses and LASIK.

Originally from India, Dr. Hasan grew up in Lexington, Kentucky where his father served as Dean at the University of Kentucky. He and his wife, Farhana, are blessed to have four wonderful children, Aamir, Azeem, Aidin and Aisha. Together, they share a passion for hiking and visiting our national parks.

Dr. Kenzo J. Koike is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who welcomes the opportunity to take care of patients with a wide array of general eye conditions. In addition, he is specialized in the medical and surgical management of complex cataracts and glaucoma, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).

Dr. Koike graduated with a degree in biology from Davidson College, and then continued his education at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. During medical school, he was inducted into both the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He then completed his ophthalmology residency at the Storm Eye Institute of the Medical University of South Carolina, where he served as Chief Resident, and received the Program Director’s Award, given to the resident who most exemplifies the qualities of a great physician. He then completed a glaucoma fellowship at the Cullen Eye Institute of Baylor College of Medicine.

Originally from West Virginia, Dr. Koike has come to know and love the southeast coastline after marrying his wife, a Florida native. Together, they enjoy spending time outdoors and frequenting the beaches with their two young boys. He also particularly enjoys playing soccer, skiing, and hiking.

Dr. David A. Kostick is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1989.  He then went on to complete his internship and ophthalmology residency at the Cleveland Clinic in 1993, followed by a 2-year fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at West Virginia University.

Immediately following his training, he joined the ophthalmology department at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida where he served as Assistant Professor and Consultant of Ophthalmology for 16 years. In 2012, he partnered with Dr. Rajesh Shetty at Florida Eye Specialists. Dr. Kostick performs surgery of the eyelids, eye socket and lacrimal system including cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Since 2005, Dr. Kostick has been consistently selected to the Best Doctors in America©.

Dr. McGregor N. Lott is the Retina Specialist at Florida Eye Specialists and has been practicing ophthalmology for nearly 15 years. He completed his undergraduate degree in history at Yale University and then went on to complete his Doctorate at the Medical College of Georgia in 2002.

Dr. Lott has received a number of special awards throughout his career, including his most recent award in 2016 through Leadership Georgia. Dr. Lott was selected as one of 63 (out of 700 applicants) to participate in a special program that was designed to prepare leaders in the eye care industry for development and advancement.

Dr. Jason F. Miles is a board-certified Ophthalmologist and graduate of Florida State University College of Medicine. He was inducted as a medical student into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society for his medical school academic achievement, teaching, leadership, demonstration of humanism, and service to others. This national society was formed in 1902. He completed his internship in internal medicine, residency in ophthalmology, and fellowship in cornea and external disease at The University of Florida / UF Health in Gainesville.

Dr. Miles has extensive experience with the medical and surgical management of diseases involving the cornea and surface of the eye. Specifically, Dr. Miles has extensive experience in the medical and surgical management of corneal ulcers.

Dr. Kimberly Riordan is originally from northwest Indiana having graduated magna cum laude from Ball State University where she obtained her B.S. in Biology in 2005. Following graduation, she attended the Illinois College of Optometry and earned her Doctorate of Optometry. She then went on to complete a residency in Primary care at the William Chappell Jr. VA in Daytona Beach, Florida, where she met her husband, Jason. 

She is a Florida Board Certified Optometric physician able to treat and manage ocular disease and provide post-operative care. Her professional interests lie in both primary care and ocular disease. She heads up the Florida Eye Specialists Dry Eye Center and the Sports Vision Training program that was launched in conjunction with the Jacksonville Jaguars. She is also passionate about contact lens fittings for patients who have corneal degenerations, such as keratoconus, who cannot function with glasses or regular soft contact lenses.

Dr. Alice Sterling is a board-certified opthalmologist practicing at the Florida Eye Clinic in Orlando, Florida. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Central Florida in 1979. Recognizing her passion was in the medical field Dr. Sterling returned to school and earned her degree in Optometry from the University of Alabama in 1984.