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Education
This doctor graduated #1 in their Medical Class at the University of Tennessee
Dr. Masters
Dr. Wiggins is one a select few in the country with fellowships in these two areas
What is Neuro & Pediatric Ophthalmology
This future world traveler once had a job driving a bus
Who is Dr. Smith
This longest-serving employee started at Western Carolina Retina in 1969
Who is Mary Lamy
Throughout 2020, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is celebrating what?
What is the Year of the Eye
Dr. Smith, Dr. Oswald, and Dr. Schultz hold degrees in this study of animal biology
Zoology
Christopher Komanski will be joining this division of Asheville Eye Associates in 2020
Who is Retina
This namesake doctor found himself in trouble for fighting with his siblings as a child
Who is Dr. Isbey III
As a child, this basement-dwelling employee was part of the children’s chorus in the opera, La Boheme at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford Connecticut.
Kevin Grimes
More than 3 Million of these surgeries are performed each year in the United States
What is Cataract Surgery
This Duke University Alum graduated medical school in a record 3 years.
Dr. Beardsley
Beekeeping is a hobby of this Doctor
Who is Dr. McLean
At a young age, this doctor developed congenital monocular cataract - 20/100 vision
Who is Dr. Davis
This ex UPS delivery driver met their spouse while making deliveries to AEA.
Who is John Fridl
In 2005 Asheville Eye Associates expanded to include this facility
What is the Asheville Eye Surgery Center
This nonagenarian pioneer of Ophthalmology once played football at his Alma Mater, Dartmouth.
Isbey Jr.
This Doctor’s brother, Jonas, is a Neuro Radiologist in Asheville.
Who is Dr. Goldstein
In college, this fun-loving doctor received a concussion as a result of sledding on a coffee table.
Who is Dr. Schultz
This Asheville Eye Employee was a D1 Athlete as part of the Equestrian Team at New Mexico State University.
Sarah Coghlin
Asheville Eye Associates has been enhancing lives through leading eye care since _
What is 1961
In 2000 this doctor went back to school to receive their master’s in healthcare administration
Who is Dr. Wiggins
This bilingual physician can play both the piano and the trumpet
Who is Dr. Krempecki
In high school, this OG Partner represented their school on a TV quiz show called “Secret Challenge”
Who is Dr. Beardsley
It’s all relative – these two Asheville Eye Employees are double first cousins
Don Davis & Barbara Barnwell
Over 40,000 of these are transplanted yearly in the United States
What is Cornea