Dr. Robert Sullivan
Education:
Residency-Hospital-Based/Ocular Disease, Albuquerque, NM
Doctor of Optometry-Illinois College of Optometry
B.S. Microbiology and Cell Science from the University of Florida
Honors/Awards:
Graduated Cum Laude from Illinois College of Optometry;
Past assistant professor-NOVA Southestern College of Optometry
Professional Associations:
Fellow-American Academy of Optometry
Examiner-NC State Board of Optometry
American Optometric Association
American Public Health Association
North Carolina Society to Prevent Blindness
North Carolina State Optometric Society
American Diabetic Association
Tomb and Key Honor Fraternity
Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Fraternity
Fisons Award for Clinical Excellence
Community Involvement:
United Methodist Church, Belmont
Gaston Chamber of Commerce- Member
Personal:
Family: Wife-Kristina. Son-Josh, Daughters-Ashley and Haley.
Hobbies: Golf, Woodworking, and Fly Fishing
Dr. Rey Garrido
Education:
Residency in Ocular Disease, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL
Doctor of Optometry, Nova-Southeastern University School of Optometry, FL
B.S. in Microbiology, Univ. of Florida
Professional Associations:
American Optometric Association (AOA)
North Carolina State Optometric Society
Sports Vision Member of the AOA
Contact Lens Member of the AOA
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation-Active Member
Community Involvement:
Gaston County School Vision Council-Board Advisory Member
Myers Memorial Methodist Church
Honors/Awards:
Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honorary Society
Primary Care Clinical Excellence Award
Distinguished Achievement in Specialty Contact Lens fitting
Golden Key National Honor Society
Personal:
Family: Wife-Dr. Albis Acosta. Daughters-Kathryne and Caroline. Sons-Taylor, and Austin.
Hobbies: Scuba Diving, tennis, golf, traveling. Fluent in the Spanish language
Dr. Philip Foster
Education:
Doctor of Optometry, graduated Cum Laude, Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN
B.S. in Biology with Chemistry minor, UNC Chapel Hill
Professional Affiliations:
American Optometric Association
NC State Optometric Society
Political Action Committee of the AOA
Honors/Awards:
President, Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society;
Beta Sigma Kappa, Optometric Honor Society;
Alpha Epsilon Delta, Academic Honor Society;
Who’s Who, American Universities and Colleges;
Class of ’67,’68,’69 Endowed Scholarship
Personal Interests:
Family: Wife-Jean Marie. Son-John, and Daughter-Florence.
Dr. Josh Baker
Education:
Residency in Ocular Disease at Carolina Eye Associates, Southern Pines, NC
BS in Biology and Chemistry, Wake Forest University
Doctor of Optometry, graduating Summa Cum Laude, Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN
Professional Associations:
(AOA) American Optometric Association
NC State Optometric Society
Gaston Chamber of Commerce
Piedmont Optometric Society
Community Involvement:
Lutheran Chapel Church
Active member of the Stanley Lions Club
Vision Screenings/ Health Fairs/ Diabetic Seminar
Honors/ Awards:
Gertrude Clinton Health Career Scholarship
Gaston County Medical Society Scholarship
Bausch and Lomb Surgical Award, 2001
Personal:
Wife – Anna
Daughters – Lily & Katelyn
Son – Wesley
Hobbies: Golf, Oil Painting, Fishing
Surgical Specialists
Dr. Bob McCullen
Education:
Ophthalmic Residency, UNC at Chapel Hill
M.D.-UNC at Chapel Hill
B.S. in Chemistry, graduated Magna Cum Laude, Davidson College, NC
Professional Affiliations:
Fellow-American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Medical Association
North Carolina Ophthalmological Society
North Carolina Medical Society
Gaston County Medical Society
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Community Involvement:
NC Chapter 673 Mason
Myers Memorial Methodist Church-Member
Gaston County Chamber-Member
SEE International Surgeon volunteer
Medical Missionary International participant
Personal Interests:
Family: Wife-Chris. Son-Matthew, Daughter-Alexa
Hobbies: Computers, reading, water sports
Dr. Michael Lund
Education:
Ophthalmic Residency, Case Western University Hospital, OH M.D.- Indiana Univ School of Medicine
B.A. at Anderson University, Indiana
M.A.in Physiology at Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Professional Affiliations:
Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Gaston County Medical Society
North Carolina Medical Society
Community Involvement:
Advisory Board Member of Gaston Community College
Personal Interests:
Family: Wife-Stacy. Daughters-Makayla, Molly, and Madison.
Hobbies: Antique furniture and mechanical music boxes
Dr. M. Todd Brown
Education:
Ophthalmic Residency- University of Virginia
M.D. with Honors- UNC at Chapel Hill
B.A. in Chemistry, UNC at Chapel Hill
Professional Affiliations:
American Medical Association
American Academy of Ophthalmology
NC Medical Society
NC Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Phi Eta Sigma Society
Honors/Awards:
Deborah Cushing Leary Award for Student Research Paper
Howard Holderness Research Fellow 1985-1986
Community Involvement:
New River Community Church, Community Speakers Bureau, American Red Cross
Personal Interests:
Family: Daughters-Megan and Kirsten
Hobbies: Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Travel, Tarheel Sports
Dr. John A. Lowery
Education:
Trinity University in San Antonio, TX – B.S. in biochemistry
University of Arkansas in Little Rock, AR for Medical Sciences
Baptist Memorial Hospital / University of Tennessee in Memphis, TN for Transitional Internship
Ophthalmology Residency at Eye Foundation of Kansas City, MO
Professional Affiliations:
Fellow-American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
North Carolina Medical Society
Gaston County Medical Society
Phi Beta Kappa Society
Honors and Leadership:
Chief Resident, UMKC 2000-2001
Consultant of the Year, UMKC awarded by the Emergency Department
Residency Program Ophthalmology Instructor, UMKC School of Ophthalmic
Technology
Caduceus Club Scholarship, UAMS Medical School Scholarship
Student Director of Research, Trinity University, undergraduate
Chemistry Research Director
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
National Merit Scholar
Economics Honor Society
Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Personal Interests:
Travel, scuba diving, hiking, white water rafting, food & cooking
Dr. Nima MazHari
Education:
Doctor of Optometry, Dean's List, Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN
B.S. in General Science, Mississippi State University
Professional Affiliations:
American Optometric Association (AOA)
North Carolina State Optometric Society
Past President, Catawba Optometric Physicians Society
Personal:
Family: Wife-Marlo. Daughters-Parker and Olive. Son-Leo.
Hobbies: family time, carpentry, soccer, Mississippi State football
