Meet Our Eye Doctors
Welcome to Gaston Eye
The eye doctors and staff of Gaston Eye Associates are dedicated to meeting the eye care and health needs of the residents of Gaston County and the Piedmont region. We strive to deliver integrated eye care of unparalleled quality in the form of highly-trained eye physicians and staff, state-of-the-art patient care facilities and a commitment to personal service. “Your focus is our focus!”The eye doctors and staff of Gaston Eye Associates are dedicated to meeting the eye care and health needs of the residents of Gaston County and the Piedmont region. We strive to deliver integrated eye care of unparalleled quality in the form of highly-trained eye physicians and staff, state-of-the-art patient care facilities and a commitment to personal service.
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
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. 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.
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
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
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 Associations:
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
Doctor of Optometry, Dean's List, Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN
B.S. in General Science, Mississippi State University
Professional Associations:
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
Dr. Nicole Lynch
Education:
Bachelor of Science Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Professional Affiliations:
American Optometric Associates
North Carolina State Optometric Society
Prevent Blindness of North Carolina
Honors/Awards:
The David J. Kerko Low Vision Award
Clinical Excellence Citation, Low Vision, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Clinical Excellence Citation, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Personal Interests:
Husband-Steve, three dogs & a cat
Hobbies: Sports, Reading, Beach Vacations, Watching the Atlanta Braves
Bachelor of Science Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Doctor of Optometry, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Professional Affiliations:
American Optometric Associates
North Carolina State Optometric Society
Prevent Blindness of North Carolina
Honors/Awards:
The David J. Kerko Low Vision Award
Clinical Excellence Citation, Low Vision, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Clinical Excellence Citation, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Personal Interests:
Husband-Steve, three dogs & a cat
Hobbies: Sports, Reading, Beach Vacations, Watching the Atlanta Braves
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 Associations:
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:
Family: Wife-Chris. Son-Matthew, Daughter-Alexa
Hobbies: Computers, reading, water sports
Ophthalmic Residency, UNC at Chapel Hill
M.D.-UNC at Chapel Hill
B.S. in Chemistry, graduated Magna Cum Laude, Davidson College, NC
Professional Associations:
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:
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
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. 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 Associations:
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:
Family: Wife - Jennifer
Hobbies: Travel, scuba diving, hiking, white water rafting, food & cooking
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 Associations:
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:
Family: Wife - Jennifer
Hobbies: Travel, scuba diving, hiking, white water rafting, food & cooking
Dr. Daniel Lee
Education:
Cornell University in Ithaca, NY - B.A. in Biology
New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY - M.S. in Physiology
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie/Greensburg, PA - D.O.
Oakwood Southshore Hospital in Trenton, MI for Transitional Internships
Ophthalmology Residency at Beaumont Health in Taylor, MI
Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at UT
Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX
Professional Associations:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and
Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AOCOO-HNS)
Personal Interests:
Family: Wife - Sarah, Children: Sons - Dylan and Nathan, Daughter - Olivia
Hobbies: Health and Fitness, Violinist, Football, Basketball, Snowboarding
Cornell University in Ithaca, NY - B.A. in Biology
New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY - M.S. in Physiology
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie/Greensburg, PA - D.O.
Oakwood Southshore Hospital in Trenton, MI for Transitional Internships
Ophthalmology Residency at Beaumont Health in Taylor, MI
Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery Fellowship at UT
Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX
Professional Associations:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology and
Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AOCOO-HNS)
Personal Interests:
Family: Wife - Sarah, Children: Sons - Dylan and Nathan, Daughter - Olivia
Hobbies: Health and Fitness, Violinist, Football, Basketball, Snowboarding
Dr. Connor Ferguson
Education:
University of Missouri in Kansas City, MO - Ophthalmology Resident
University of Missouri in Kansas City, MO - Residency in Preliminary Internal Medicine
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, OH - Medical Doctoral Candidate
The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH - Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
Miami University in Oxford, OH
Professional Experience:
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, OH - Medical School Tutor and Mentor
The Ohio State University Department of Chemistry in Columbus, OH - Research Assistant
Cincinnati Eye Institute in Cincinnati, OH - Intern/Technician
Research:
Department of Orthopaedics, WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, OH - Patient Perception of Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeons and Podiatrists
Personal Interests:
Family: Wife - Kelly, Children: Sons - Brooks and Reese
University of Missouri in Kansas City, MO - Ophthalmology Resident
University of Missouri in Kansas City, MO - Residency in Preliminary Internal Medicine
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, OH - Medical Doctoral Candidate
The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH - Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
Miami University in Oxford, OH
Professional Experience:
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, OH - Medical School Tutor and Mentor
The Ohio State University Department of Chemistry in Columbus, OH - Research Assistant
Cincinnati Eye Institute in Cincinnati, OH - Intern/Technician
Research:
Department of Orthopaedics, WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, OH - Patient Perception of Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeons and Podiatrists
Personal Interests:
Family: Wife - Kelly, Children: Sons - Brooks and Reese