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LASIK Doctors

in Denver, Colorado

Our experienced LASIK eye surgeons have performed more than 50,000 vision correction procedures. The 20/20 Institute's experienced and caring staff and doctors are committed to achieving 20/20 vision, or better, for every patient.

• Britt Buckley, M.D.
• Matthew Chang, M.D.
• Jim Montgomery, M.D.
• Mark Danzo, O.D.
• Stephen Fisher, O.D.
• Donald Kaiser, O.D.
• Nicole Wellensiek, O.D.
• Emily McCart, O.D.

Britt A. Buckley, M.D.

Dr. Britt A. Buckley, a co-founder of 20/20 Institute, has performed more than 30,000 laser vision correction procedures in the past 13 years. Dr. Buckley ranks among the top five percent of all VISX surgeons nationwide.

Dr. Buckley has received extensive training in refractive eye surgery and studied Radial Keratotomy (RK) with the famed Dr. Leo Bores. He participated in the Summit Technology Excimer Laser Visionary Program in London and Berlin from 1992 through 1993, studying both the LASIK and PRK refractive surgical procedures.

As a teaching physician, Dr. Buckley has trained approximately 100 ophthalmologists in the latest refractive surgical techniques using the most modern state-of-the-art technology. He has authored numerous articles and presented several professional papers at doctor meetings and medical gatherings throughout the nation.

Dr. Buckley graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1979. Following his Flexible Medicine Internship at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., he completed a three-year ophthalmology residency at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, Va.

Dr. Buckley moved to southern Colorado in 1983 to join the Colorado Springs Eye Clinic. In 1985, Dr. Buckley established his solo ophthalmology practice and three years later became CEO, President and Surgical Director of Buckley Vision Institute where he currently treats patients.

Matthew K. Chang, M.D.

Originally from Chicago, Ill., Dr. Chang completed his undergraduate degree at Johns Hopkins University in 1992. He went on to become one of the first physicians to complete a joint degree in medicine and business administration at the renowned Medical Scholars Program at the University of Illinois. Dr. Chang completed his ophthalmology residency at the Kresge Eye Institute in Michigan, where he was elected chief resident in his final year.

After completion of his residency, Dr. Chang continued his education at the University of Arizona. His fellowship training focused on cornea, refractive surgery, and external disease. Dr. Chang has conducted numerous research projects involving refractive surgery, cataract surgery, and microbiology involving the eye. He is actively involved in several current research studies and continues to be an active presenter at major ophthalmologic conferences throughout the country.

Dr. Chang worked in a large multi-specialty group in southern Wisconsin for two years, before moving to Colorado in 2005. Dr. Chang specializes in LASIK and LASEK surgeries, corneal transplants, cataracts, glaucoma, and other anterior segment disorders. He has performed thousands of refractive procedures and is certified in nearly every new ophthalmic and refractive procedure and technologies.

Jim E. Montgomery, M.D.

Dr. Jim E. Montgomery is credentialed on multiple laser platforms at the highest level and has performed more than 8,000 refractive procedures since moving to Denver in 2001. He has been nominated for the "Best LASIK/Laser Center/LASIK Surgeon" category in the Boulder Camera's Best of Boulder County for three consecutive years.

Dr. Montgomery graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas in 1992. Following an internship in Internal Medicine at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Dr. Montgomery completed a three-year ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Hospital in 1996.

He became Board Certified in ophthalmology in 1998. Dr. Montgomery practiced ophthalmology in Austin, Texas in a multi-specialty group for four years where he refined his corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery skills. He also participated in FDA sponsored clinical and surgical trials for antibiotic drops, glaucoma drops, and intra-ocular lens implants.

Mark Danzo, O.D.

Optometrist Dr. Mark Danzo has nearly 20 years of experience in the vision correction industry, including first-hand experience in the co-management of over 10,000 refractive surgery procedures. He is experienced in the clinical management of LASIK, PRK, Radial Keratotomy and automated LK patients.

He is a vision correction patient himself, having refractive surgery performed on a VISX laser. Dr. Danzo trains ophthalmology and optometric practices around the world on the clinical management and marketing of LASIK and other refractive surgery procedures. He is a regular contributor to various refractive trade publications and a sought-after speaker at international ophthalmic and optometric meetings.

Dr. Danzo has written two books on marketing and managing a refractive surgery practice. He holds a B.S. in Biology from the State University of New York at Cortland and a Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry.

Stephen M. Fisher, O.D.

Dr. Stephen Fisher completed his undergraduate degree in 1997 from the University of Michigan in biology. He earned his doctorate of optometry in 2003 from Ohio State University's College of Optometry where he was on the Dean's List. After completion of his optometry residency at the Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center in Phoenix, Ariz., Dr. Fisher provided general eye care as optometrist in Mesa, Ariz.

While in Arizona, Dr. Fisher volunteered his services with the Arizona Chapter of Optometric Service to Humanity (VOSH), providing eye exams for orphaned children and impoverished citizens in Imuris and Hermosillo, Mexico.

Dr. Fisher joined St. Luke's Eye Care & Laser Center in Colorado Springs as Director of Optometry in 2005 where he conducted clinical research and provided pre- and post-operative care for cornea, cataracts, oculoplastics and glaucoma surgeries.

He recently joined the 20/20 Institute and is providing pre- and post-operative care for LASIK and PRK patients. Dr. Fisher is a member of several optometric associations, including the Colorado Optometric Association, American Academy of Optometry, Southern Colorado Optometric Society and American Optometric Association.

In 2003, Dr. Fisher presented a study entitled "A Retrospective Analysis of Flap Thickness with the Intralase Femtosecond Laser Compared to the Microkeratome" at the American Academy of Optometry Meeting in Dallas, Texas.

Donald P. Kaiser, O.D.

Dr. Kaiser graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry in 1980. He practiced in his home state of Wisconsin for 13 years in his own private practice, specializing in contact lens fitting. He moved to Colorado in 1993 and has worked in a variety of clinical settings since that time.

Dr. Donald Kaiser has been involved with laser refractive surgery from its beginning, and has enjoyed the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients as they experience this major change in their life.

He had LASIK surgery in 1997 and continues to see the benefits of that every day. Dr. Kaiser regularly attends continuing education classes to keep abreast of the latest developments in refractive surgery and has been involved in clinical studies for a laser manufacturer to evaluate the results with the newest custom treatment technology.

Nicole Wellensiek, O.D.

Dr. Nicole Wellensiek graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry in 1997. A native Nebraskan, she returned to Nebraska following her clinical training at Aran & Holbrook Eye Associates in Miami, Fla. and the 67th Combat Support Hospital in Wurtzburg, Germany.

She provided primary eye care specializing in contact lens fitting and co-managed LASIK and all refractive surgeries. Dr. Wellensiek participated as an investigator in both Phase II and IV FDA clinical trials pertaining to diabetic eye disease and contact lens solutions.

Dr. Wellensiek moved to Colorado in 2004.

 

Emily McCart, O.D.

 

A native Coloradoan, Dr. Emily McCart earned her bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University in 1999. She went on to graduate, with honors, from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2006. Dr. McCart completed a residency program in ocular disease at Omni Eye Specialists in Denver.

She has volunteered at several vision screenings for underserved populations. She also participated in two trips to Ghana, Africa and Vera Cruz, Mexico, providing eye care to impoverished citizens in these areas.

Dr. McCart had LASIK surgery in 1999 and continues to enjoy the benefits. She joined the 20/20 Institute team in August 2007 and is providing pre- and post-operative care for LASIK and PRK patients. She is a member of several optometric associations, including the Colorado Optometric Association, American Academy of Optometry, and American Optometric Association.

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