Shepherd Eye Center opens new office in Las Vegas

Published on Mon, Aug 11, 2014 (4:06 p.m.)

Submitted by Shepherd Eye Center

LAS VEGAS – The Shepherd Eye Center celebrates the grand opening of its newest location at 9100 W. Post Road on August 4, 2014. The clinic opens its fourth location to better serve the growing community and provide more convenient access to specialized care. Shepherd Eye Center is excited to welcome new ophthalmologists Dr. Brian D. Alder and Dr. Raymond B. Theodosis. Both doctors will begin serving patients at the new clinic on August 4.

Ophthalmologists at Shepherd Eye Center provide services for the entire family, including pediatric ophthalmology, laser vision correction, general ophthalmology, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, cosmetic lid surgery, cataract surgery and corneal care.

Alder is a fellowship-trained corneal, external disease and refractive eye surgeon. He received his medical degree from Duke University. A renowned cornea specialist, Alder completed his corneal fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number one eye institute in the country, working side-by-side with the most prominent cornea specialists in the world to learn the most up-to-date treatment of corneal disease. Alder has published numerous articles and abstracts related to eye conditions and collaborated on cutting-edge corneal surgery research.

Theodosis brings his expertise in general ophthalmology, cataract surgery and refractive surgery to Shepherd Eye Center and specializes in the treatment of eyelid disease, cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal disease. He has been involved with multiple studies on intraocular lenses and tear duct obstructions in children. Theodosis earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine.

“We’re excited to welcome these exceptional ophthalmologists to the Shepherd Eye Center family,” says Dr. Steven O. Hansen, President of Shepherd Eye Center. “Their expertise is a major asset, and the opening of our new clinic will help us better serve our patients.”

Specializing in infant through adult vision care, Shepherd Eye Center ophthalmologists treat eye conditions, eye diseases, and perform advanced surgical procedures including cataract surgery and laser vision correction. Founded in 1968, Shepherd Eye Center is Las Vegas’ top choice for comprehensive vision care.

Shepherd is well known for pioneering new techniques in eye care. With the addition of Alder and Theodosis, the Shepherd Eye Center team includes 13 ophthalmologists with a combined 235 years of experience. Shepherd Eye Center provides care for the entire family and is committed to the community.

About Shepherd Eye Center
Shepherd Eye Center was founded in 1968 by Dr. John R. Shepherd. Shepherd Eye Center is nationally recognized for excellence and advancement in eye care and eye surgery. We provide a wide range of services including general ophthalmology, vision correction and specialized treatments for glaucoma, cataracts, lens implants, pediatric services and cosmetic services. Our team of trusted ophthalmologists provides unparalleled vision care using the latest medical techniques, surgeries and the most sophisticated technology.

Shepherd Eye Center has three convenient locations in Las Vegas, Summerlin, and Green Valley, and one Surgicenter that provides post-operative care, located inside their Las Vegas office at 3575 Pecos-McLeod. The Shepherd Eye Surgicenter is state licensed, Medicare-approved, and accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care Industry. To learn more please visit www.ShepherdEye.com or call (702) 731-2088.


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