Dr. Kazi

Locations:

Viera, Merritt Island, Palm Bay, Titusville

Education:

      Hahnemann University, Philadelphia, PA, MD 1992-1996
      University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, BS Biology 1987-1991
      Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 1989-1990

Experience:

      Private Practice, Eye Clinic 2004-2006
      Private Practice, Golden State Eye Center 2002-2004
      Brevard Eye Center 2001-2002
      Doctor's Clinic, Dept. of Ophthalmology 2000-2001
      St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Chief Resident 1997-2000
      Reading Hospital & Medical Center, Internship 1996-1997
      West Boca Medical Center, Transporter 1991-1992
      Boca Raton Community Hospital Imaging, Clerk 1991

ASC Affiliations:

Ambulatory Surgical Care

Professional Societies/Board Certifications:

      American Board of Ophthalmology
      American Academy of Ophthalmology
      American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Awards:

      Victor Laughlin Merit Scholarship 1993-1994
      Honors in Ophthalmology
      High Pass in Medical Decision Making
      Golden Key National Honor Society, Member
      Dean's List College of Natural Sciences, USF 1989-1990
      Alpha Epsilon Delta, National Member
      University of Southern Florida Honors Convocation, 1988
      Admission with Distinction to USF, 1997
      Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award, 1987
      Member of National Honor Society, 1986-1987

Personal Quote:

"Although we do have other senses to take in the universe around us, we cannot deny that we are predominantly visual creatures and the key to unlocking so many of life's wonders comes from our precious gift of sight."

More Personal Information:

"Hello, my name is Dr. Omar M. Kazi. I was born and raised in the picturesque countryside of New York in the rustic town of Hyde Park. I am half Cuban and half Indian by birth, but all American! I grew up speaking Spanish as well as English as a child. After early graduation from Roosevelt High School at the top of my class, I left home to attend college at the University of South Florida Honors Program. During my spare time, I received my private pilot's license and my open water SCUBA diver certificate and played golf with my father on the beautiful courses of south Florida. As a private pilot, a SCUBA diver,avid golfer, and grateful family man, I thank God every day to see the natural beauty which surrounds us. This is why I chose to be an Ophthalmologist, to do everything humanly possible to protect this blessed gift.

After my internship in the quiet town of Reading, Pennsylvania, I eagerly went off to Manhattan to do my Ophthalmology residency at St. Lukes - Roosevelt Hospital Center, the fast paced University Hospital of Columbia University. One of those three wonderful years in the Big Apple I learned my career and met my wife. Together we enjoyed all of its bright and wonderful sights, but I always missed Florida, and longed to return. So, after graduation from my busy New York residency, we moved to the quiet city of Vero Beach to start my private practice and to start our family. However, an excellent opportunity to advance my skills arose in the heart of California,and I spent the next three years in a high-tech, but family oriented Ophthalmology practice. But again, I longed to return to Florida.

Now I am back in Florida to finally settle down with my lovely wife and daughter and offer my skills and services to the people of Brevard County for years to come."

Omar M. Kazi, M.D.

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