New York City, New York Dec 6, 2024 (Issuewire.com) - Laura C. Fine, MD, a distinguished ophthalmologist and current President and Medical Director at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston exemplifies a profound commitment to patient care and medical education in the field of ophthalmology. With a specialized focus on cataract surgery and the medical, surgical, and laser treatment of glaucoma, Dr. Fine is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care while actively engaging in teaching, research, and patient advocacy.
Dr. Fines impressive educational background includes a Degree from Wesleyan University, where she graduated with honors and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She continued her medical education at the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was awarded the Oliver Memorial Prize for Excellence in Ophthalmology. As a resident at the University of California, San Francisco, Dr. Fine received the Taylor Asbury Award for Clinical Research and later completed her glaucoma fellowship at Harvard Medical Schools Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, where she was honored with the Heed Foundation Award.
A strong advocate for education, Dr. Fine has shared her expertise with primary care physicians through her lectures at Harvard Medical Schools Primary Care Internal Medicine Course. She previously served as Medical Director of the Boston Eye Surgery and Laser Center and has been a vital part of Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston since 2003. Dr. Fine currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company, and is committed to quality and safety in Ophthalmology.
In addition to her administrative roles, Dr. Fine serves as an instructor at both Harvard Medical School and Tufts Medical School, training the next generation of medical students, residents, and fellows. She also contributes to patient education as the medical editor for The Aging Eye Newsletter, published by Harvard Health Publications.
Dr. Fine is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), and has served on several AAO committees, including Digital Media, Self-Assessment, and Eye Care America. She is currently Chair of the Eye Care America Seniors Committee and received an AAO Achievement Award in 2014.
Furthermore, Dr. Fine actively participates in various professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Glaucoma Society, the Chandler-Grant Glaucoma Society, the New England Ophthalmological Society, the Massachusetts Medical Society, the Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. She is a co-founder of the Women Ophthalmologists of New England Society and serves as a physician ambassador to the Glaucoma Research Foundation.
With a deep appreciation for teamwork, Dr. Fine is committed to providing compassionate eye care using advanced technologies for early glaucoma detection, as well as innovative surgical techniques for cataract and glaucoma treatment. Her unwavering dedication to her patients and the field of ophthalmology positions her as a leader and advocate for high-quality eye care.
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