Keith Skolnick, M.D.

Keith A. Skolnick, M.D.

Dr. Skolnick moved to Florida from New Jersey in 1980 and grew up in nearby Coral Springs. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Dr. Skolnick studied medicine at the University of South Florida in Tampa, graduating near the top of his class. He completed his medical/surgical residency in Ophthalmology at Loyola University of Chicago. He spent a large portion of his training at the Edward Hines, Jr. V.A. Hospital. As a Chief Resident, Dr. Skolnick learned the latest and most advanced methods of cataract, glaucoma, and laser surgery.

Dr. Skolnick is a member of the prestigious International Society of Refractive Surgery and American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is active in research and has published articles in several peer reviewed Ophthalmologic journals. He is an investigator for a number of FDA approved clinical studies related to dry eyes, corneal infections, and blepharitis. He teaches medical and optometry students and medical residents from the local university.

Recently, Dr. Skolnick was one of fifty physicians selected nationwide to participant in the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.

Dr. Skolnick has been featured on local television news health segments.

Not only is Dr. Skolnick a skilled surgeon and excellent diagnostician, but he is compassionate and dedicated to his patients’ well being. Dr. Skolnick prides himself on keeping up with the latest medical treatments and surgical advancements including both traditional modalities and alternative therapies.

Undergraduate Education
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, 1988-1992

Medical Education
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Doctor of Medicine, 1992-1996

Internship
MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn, IL
Transitional, 1996-1997

Residency
Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
Department of Ophthalmology
1997-2000

License
Florida State License, 2000

Certifications
Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology
National Board of Medical Examiners

Professional Organizations
American Academy of Ophthalmology
International Society of Refractive Surgery
Broward County Medical Association
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Broward County Ophthalmological Society

Honors
AMA’s Physician's Recognition Award, 2000-2003
Beam-Fisher Award for Excellence in Research, 2000
Mac Neal Hospital Intern of the Year Award, 1996-1997
Honor’s Program in Internal Medicine
USF College of Medicine 1995-1996
American Heart Association Research Fellowship, 1993
Michigan Annual Alumni Scholarship, 1988-1992

Current Hospital/Outpatient Affiliations
Westside Regional Medical Center, Plantation, FL
Foundation for Advanced Eye Care, Sunrise, FL
Memorial Same Day Surgery Center, Hollywood, FL
Oakridge Outpatient Surgical Center, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Publications
Available upon request