East Florida Eye Institute
Stuart, FL
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The staff at East Florida Eye Institute is committed to providing excellent patient service.

Our experienced doctors and friendly personnel provide personalized, quality care. At least that's what our patients say -- and we believe them.  Many have been coming to us for 20 years.

   
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Major pharmaceutical companies recognize East Florida Eye Institute as a clinical study center for national, randomized, FDA-sponsored drug trials.

Our patients receive university-level care for serious eye diseases and new treatments that are not widely available.

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Our Highly Specialized Doctors & Staff

Contact Doctors Frenkel, Demeritt and Ko at the East Florida Eye Institute to learn about the advanced diagnostic and treatment services available at our practice. They have seen how a patient’s life can change with these treatments, and they are available daily in Stuart, serving the needs of patients on the Treasure Coast.
Ronald E. P. Frenkel, MD FACS, FICS, FAAO

Ronald E. P. Frenkel, M.D.
FACS, FICS, FAAO

Director, East Florida Eye Institute
Director, Eye Research Foundation

Dr. Frenkel's Resume
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Dr. Frenkel founded the East Florida Eye Institute in 1989 to bring state of the art diagnosis and treatment to the Treasure Coast, specializing in the most advanced treatments for Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma.

Dr. Frenkel is a Board Certified and fellowship trained ophthalmologist.  He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University of Medicine where he was awarded numerous honors for his clinical work.  Dr. Frenkel interned at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.  While at Harvard he was made Clinical Fellow in Medicine. He completed his Ophthalmology residency at Kresge Eye Institute.  Before founding East Florida Eye Institute, Dr. Frenkel returned to Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary to pursue advanced subspecialty fellowship training.

Dr. Frenkel is frequently sought for his expert opinion on the research studies of ophthalmologists nationwide.

Dr. Frenkel is a Voluntary Professor of Ophthalmology,at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, School of Medicine.  He is the only Bascom Palmer staff member on the Treasure Coast. Dr. Frenkel is a Macular Degeneration investigator.

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology’s only Achievement Award recipient on the Treasure Coast
  • American Glaucoma Society’s only Treasure Coast Member
  • Voluntary Professor of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
  • Selected as one of the US News and World Report Top Ophthalmologist

Dr Frenkel specializes in the most advanced treatments for Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma.

      

Karl Rosen, MD

 

Dr. Rosen's Resume
   

Dr. Rosen joined the East Florida Eye Institute’s highly regarded treatment center in July 2011. Dr. Rosen obtained his Medical Degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine.  He graduated summa cum laude from Northern Arizona University in 1998. He then completed a surgical internship at Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California. Dr. Rosen served as a Flight Surgeon at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville.  Dr. Rosen has been honored with a Navy Commendation Medal and a Global War on Terrorism Service medal. In 2006, Dr. Rosen was nominated for Navy Flight Surgeon of the Year and in 2010 he was named Chief Resident of his Ophthalmology Residency Program; he was honorably discharged with the rank of Lieutenant Commander.  Dr. Rosen completed his residency in ophthalmology at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.

 Heather B. Seith, MD

 

Dr. Seith's Resume
   

Dr. Seith joined East Florida Eye Institute as a Board Certified ophthalmologist in May 2011.  Dr. Seith treats patients with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and advanced glaucoma.  She is participating in enrolling and treating patients in several of the clinical trials at East Florida Eye Institute. 

Dr. Seith graduated from Yale University with honors in her major of biology and neuroscience, she was recognized with a Clarence W. Mendell Award. Dr. Seith continued her medical education at Albert Einstein School of Medicine where she began to focus her efforts in the field of ophthalmology.  Dr. Seith performed her internship at Jersey Shore Medical Center.  Dr. Seith completed her ophthalmology training at Yale-New Haven Hospital.  

Dr. Seith is a member of the Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Medical Association, The Treasure Coast Ophthalmology Society, and Temple BeitHayam in Stuart. 

Technicians

East Florida Eye Institute boasts an extremely skilled technical staff, consisting of Certified Ophthalmic Technicians, Certified Ophthalmic Assistants and a Certified Orthoptist, with an average experience level of more than 15 years.  Our technicians are among the few in the nation who have obtained certification by Duke University, DARC (The Digital Angiographic Reading Center), EMMES and others on individual ophthalmic instruments, such as OCT, digital fluorescein angiography, visual field analyzers and scanning laser ophthalmoscopes.

Our technicians have an excellent understanding of key test areas, such as fluorescein angiography, ultrasonography, muscle balance for double vision, and blood flow analysis.  Together they make a great team and provide the best care to our patients.

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As part of our comprehensive care, we offer our patients the convenience of an on-site Optical Shop -- Discount Designer Optical.  Our experienced, licensed Optician is NCLE accredited, ensuring our patients receive expert, medically accurate optical care.  We carry a full line of frames, from the latest designer trends and state of the art technology to sun wear and affordable frame and lens combinations. 

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Our experienced, friendly staff can help you with your questions regarding scheduling, directions, insurance, as well as many other issues. 

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