Course Directors

  • Maryam Ghiassi, MD, board-certified ophthalmologist at Ophtho Consultants.

    Dr. Maryam Ghiassi, MD, MHS

    Dr. Maryam Ghiassi is a retina specialist with Retina Consultants Medical Group in Sacramento, California. She has a background in biophysics and biochemistry, and her approach is deeply patient-centered. Dr. Ghiassi provides high-quality care for a variety of retinal conditions with a focus on personalized treatment plans.

  • Mona Camacci, MD, ophthalmologist specializing in retina care at Ophtho Consultants.

    Dr. Mona L. Camacci, MD, MS

    Dr. Mona L. Camacci is a vitreoretinal surgeon with Retina Consultants of South Carolina, practicing in Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Beaufort. She specializes in retinal diseases including macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Camacci is known for her expertise and compassionate care, focusing on advanced treatments and clinical trials.

Speakers

  • Matthew Baugh, AAO

    Matthew Baugh

    Matthew Baugh is the coding and reimbursement manager at American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), where he helps ophthalmology practices navigate billing, compliance, and revenue cycle management. He draws on his experience as an ophthalmic technician to optimize workflows and reimbursements.

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    Dr. Gordon S. Crabtree

    Dr. Gordon S. Crabtree practices at UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin, , specializing in medical and surgical retina as well as ocular oncology. He treats conditions like macular degeneration and retinal detachments. Dr. Crabtree is also an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine.

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    Dr. Laxmi Devisetty

    Dr. Laxmi Devisetty is a retina specialist at St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She diagnoses and treats retinal diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachments, using cutting‑edge technologies to provide the best possible care for her patients.

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    Dr. Vivian Kim

    Dr. Vivian Kim is an experienced ophthalmologist and retina specialist at Advance Retina Care in Fresno, California. She focuses on diagnosing and treating complex retinal conditions including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachments. Dr. Kim is committed to patient‑centered care, explaining treatment options clearly and helping patients maintain their long‑term vision health with compassion and expertise.

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    Dr. Constance Mei

    Dr. Bill Gange specializes in medical and surgical treatments for macular, retinal, and vitreous diseases at the Eye Center of Northern Colorado. He is affiliated with the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, golf, NFL (Chargers), and outdoor activities like hiking and scuba diving.

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    Dr. Bonnie Koo

    Dr. Bonnie Koo is a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, specializing in skincare for busy moms. As the founder of The Wealthy Mom MD, she helps women balance their health, wellness, and financial goals. Dr. Koo is passionate about empowering women to thrive both personally and professionally.

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    Dr. Saagar Patel

    Dr. Saagar Patel is a retina specialist at Austin Retina Associates, specializing in surgical and medical retina, diabetic care, and vascular diseases. He completed his fellowship at the University of Colorado and provides personalized, patient-centered care. Dr. Patel is fluent in Spanish and serves multiple Texas locations.

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    Dr. Effie Rahman

    Dr. Effie Z. Rahman is a board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon with Retina Consultants of Texas. She specializes in complex retinal surgeries, including retinal detachments, macular holes, and diabetic hemorrhages. Her research focuses on macular degeneration, retinal vascular diseases, and uveitis.

  • Dr. Dhaval Desai

    Dr. Dhaval Desai is Chief Development Officer at 4DMT with over 20 years of experience in drug development, clinical strategy, and medical affairs. He has led ophthalmology programs at Iveric Bio, Novartis, and other biotech companies, helping advance innovative therapies.

  • Dr. Charles Wykoff

    Partner at Retina Consultants of Houston and Clinical Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, Houston Methodist Hospital. His work focuses on angiogenesis, exudative retinal diseases, and vitreoretinal surgery, with leadership in clinical trials advancing treatments for AMD, RVO, and diabetic retinopathy.

  • Dr. Andrea Gibson

    Dr. Andrea A. Gibson is an ophthalmology clinical development and medical affairs leader with over 25 years of biotech and pharma experience. She has led clinical strategy and collaborations at Ocular Therapeutix, Regeneron, and other organizations, helping advance retinal and ocular therapies.

  • Dr. Sarwar Zahid

    Dr. Sarwar Zahid is a board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon specializing in medical and surgical retina care, including diabetic retinopathy and complex retinal detachments. Trained at NYU and the University of Illinois at Chicago, he provides advanced retinal care in New York City.