Patient Care Team

Our eyes provide us with the wonderful view of our world. Using sophisticated technology and the latest in diagnostic techniques, comprehensive and sub-specialist ophthalmologists at the University of Ottawa Eye Institute work to maintain the health of the eye, and to diagnose and treat ocular disorders at the earliest possible opportunity.

A comprehensive team deals with a wide variety of ocular problems ranging from infections of the external eye to very serious diseases that can affect ocular structures. Because of the diversity of ocular problems, ophthalmologists work with other sub-specialists to solve complex problems. This team approach helps ensure that Eye Institute patients receive the most effective and advanced treatment for any eye disease.

For more details about the ophthalmologists, including contact information, please consult the Staff Profiles List.

Ophthalmologists	Clinical Specialties
Dr. Kashif Baig	Cornea • External Disease • Anterior Segment Surgery
Dr. Seymour Brownstein	Ophthalmic Pathology
Dr. Ralf Buhrmann	Eye Physician & Surgeon • Glaucoma
Dr. Annick Fournier	Pediatric Ophthalmologist • Adult Strabismus
Dr. Steven Gilberg	Oculoplastic Surgery
Dr. Bernard Hurley	Retina Specialist
Dr. W. Bruce Jackson	Cornea • External Disease • Refractive Surgery
Dr. David R. Jordan	Oculoplastic Surgery
Dr. Brian C. Leonard	Retina Specialist
Dr. George Mintsioulis	Cornea • External Disease • Refractive Surgery
Dr. Michael O'Connor	Pediatric Ophthalmologist • Comprehensive Adult Ophthalmologist • Strabismus • Cataract Surgery
Dr. Vivek Patel	Neuro-ophthalmology • Strabismus
Dr. William Rock	Comprehensive Ophthalmologist • Glaucoma
Dr. Ella Ross	Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Dr. Bonnie Watson	Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Eye Institute Receptionists

Patients coming to the Eye Institute are greeted by our team of bilingual receptionists. The team is well-known for its friendly and efficient front-line services and sensitivity to the many issues of dealing with an aging population.

Ophthalmic Nurses

Many aspects of the Eye Institute’s continuing care philosophy are carried out by highly skilled baccalaureate prepared nurses, several of whom are also Certified Ophthalmic Assistants (COA). In addition to assisting ophthalmologists in examination and treatment procedures, the nursing staff are heavily involved in patient education initiatives and play a major role aiding patients pre- and post-operatively.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

As technologies associated with eye care become increasingly complex, the role of the ophthalmic medical technologist becomes vitally important. The technologist’s ability to work closely with the ophthalmologist, performing diagnostic procedures and operating specialized equipment, allows the specialist to focus their attention directly on patient care.