About Dr.Toppino - Laser Eye Specialist of Clermont, FL. 34711

Mayssa A Toppino, MD, F.A.C.S., F.A.A.O - Dr. Toppino, the medical director at Eye Specialists, graduated summa cum laude from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, OH. She completed her internship and ophthalmic residency training at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She is a board certified ophthalmic physician and surgeon and is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Toppino is an active member of the medical community and has held many offices in professional societies and on local hospital staffs.

Dr. Toppino specializes in small incision cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetes, LASIK, and eyelid surgery. She has extensive experience with Juvederm, Botox™ treatments, both medical and cosmetic, as well as Restylane™.

Training and Education:


• 1994-1997
  George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
  Ophthalmology Residency
   
• 1993-1994
  George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
  Medical Internship
   
• 1989-1993
  The Ohio State University College of medicine
  Columbus, Ohio Doctor of Medicine
   
• 1985-1989
  Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Cleveland,
  Ohio, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, summa cum laude
   
Honors and Awards:


• 2005
  Fellow, American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S)
• 2005 & 2006
  President’s Recognition Award, Florida Medical Association
   
• 2001
  Curtis D. Benton, Young Ophthalmologist of the Year Award,
  FL Society of Ophthalmology
   
• 1996-1997
  Chief Resident, George Washington University
   
• Medical School Honors:
  
  
  • 1991-1992
    Ophthalmology, Medicine, Radiology
     
  • 1990-1991
    Medical humanities, Basic Medical Science
     
• 1985-1989
  Dean’s List, Case Western Reserve (CWRU) University
   
• 1989
  Phi Beta Kappa
   
• 1989
  Lubrizol Foundation Outstanding Chemistry Student Scholar
   
• 1985-1989
  Freshman Scholars Award, (CWRU)
   
• 1985-1989
  Dean’s Honor Scholarship, (CWRU)

Licensure and Certification:


• 2008
  Recertification - America Board of Ophthalmology
   
• 2005
  Wavelilght Excimer Laser Certification
   
• 2001-2003
  Medical Expert for FL Agency for Health Care Administration
   
• 1998
  Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
   
• 1998
  Autonomous Excimer Laser Certification
   
• 1997
  Summit Excimer Laser Certification

• 1997
  VISX Excimer Laser Certification
   
• 1997
  Florida Medical License
   
• 1994
  Diplomat of National Board of Medical Examiners

Professional Society Memberships and Service:


• 2007
  President, Florida Society of Ophthalmology
   
• 2004-2008
  Chief of Staff, South Lake Hospital, (SLH)
   
• 2004
  Chief of Surgery Department, South Lake Hospital
   
• 2003-2008
  Executive Committee South Lake Hospital
   
• 2003-2004
  Medical Staff Secretary, South Lake Hospital
   
• 2003-2004
  Health Info Management, Physician representative, (SLH)
   
• 2003
  Leadership Dev Program, American Academy of Ophthalmology
   
• 2002
  Safety Committee, (SLH), Physician Representative
   
• 2002
  WNBA - Orlando Miracle – Official Eye Surgeon
   
• 2002
  Credentials Committee South Lake Hospital, (SLH)
   
• 2001-2002
  Leadership Lake County
   
• 1999-Present
  Lake Sumter Medical Society
  
  
  • 2000-Present
    Board of Directors
     
  • 2001-2005
    President
     
• 1997-Present
  Florida Medical Association, Member
  
  
  • 2000-Present
    House of Delegates   
     
• 1997-Present
  Florida Society of Ophthalmology
  
  
  • 2002-Present
    Board of Directors
     
  • 2004-2005
    Vice President
     
  • 2007
    President
     
• 1997-Present
  Central Florida Society of Ophthalmology
   
• 1996-Present
  American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
   
• 1994-Present
  American Academy of Ophthalmology
   
• 1994-Present
  American Medical Association

Personal Data:


• Born:
  New York, New York
   
• Marital Status:
  Married, Philip M Toppino, CSA
   
• Second Language:
  Arabic
   
• Interests:
  Family, weight lifting, biking, reading, cooking