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The Eye Institute was founded in
September 1996. Dr. McManus and Dr. Shumake were affiliated with another
practice in the Melbourne area when they decided to open their own practice
in 1996. Opening in September of 1996 we worked in approximately 3,500
square feet of space with 7 employees. By June of 1998 we expanded our space
to approximately 5,000 square feet and by the year 2000 we had taken over
the entire 2nd floor of our building occupying approximately 11,000 square
feet of space.
We opened a satellite office in the Rockledge area in April of
1999, which had approximately 3,500 square feet. In November of 2000 we
expanded our Rockledge office space to comprise approximately 7,000 square
feet. Because of overwhelming growth, in August of 2003 we moved our
Melbourne office from 2202 South Babcock Street to 1995 West NASA Boulevard.
Our clinical area increased to approximately 18,000 square feet. Our Optical
Shop opened in January 2004. Our Ambulatory Surgical Center on the 1st floor
of the main building, which occupies approximately 17,000 square feet opened
in March of 2006. A number of surgeons other than those of The Eye
Institute, utilize the surgery center as well.
Our Physicians:
Dr. Shumake began practicing in the Melbourne area in 1988. Dr. Shumake is
fellowship trained and specializes in corneal/external disease aspect of
ophthalmology. He performs LASIK surgeries, cataract surgeries, corneal
transplants as well as all other aspects of a general ophthalmologist.
Dr. McManus began practicing in the Melbourne area in 1989. Dr. McManus is a
general ophthalmologist. He performs cataract surgery, laser and all other
aspects of a general ophthalmologist.
Dr. Mandese joined the practice in January of 1998. He was the first
optometrist to join the practice. Dr. Mandese takes a special interest in
treating patients with strabismus/neurological conditions as well as all
other aspects of optometry.
Dr. Ganiban joined the practice in October of 1998. Dr. Ganiban is
fellowship trained and specializes in the vitreo-retinal aspect of
ophthalmology. He performs all surgeries associated with vitreo-retinal
disorders including Retinal detachment repairs, Diabetic retinopathy,
Retinopathy of prematurity, Macular degeneration as well as all other
aspects of a vitreo-retinal specialist.
Dr. LaFleur joined the practice in April of 1999 as a general
ophthalmologist. Dr. LaFleur performs minor surgical procedures, Botox
injections and other cosmetic procedures as well as all other aspects of a
general ophthalmologist.
Dr. LeAnn Mandese joined us in January 2003 and is another of our optometric
physicians. She performs all aspects of patient care associated with medical
optometry, as well as dry eyes and contact lenses.
Dr. Diana Burton joined our practice in September of 2006 as a general
ophthalmologist. Dr. Burton performs Cataract surgery, lasers, lid surgery
and all other aspects of a general ophthalmologist.
Dr. Hetal Vaishnav joined our practise in January 2007. Dr. Vaishnav is
fellowship trained and specializes in the vitreo-retinal aspect of
ophthalmology. He performs all surgeries associated with vitreo-retinal
disorders including Retinal detachment repairs, Diabetic retinopathy,
Retinopathy of prematurity, Macular degeneration as well as all other
aspects of a vitreo-retinal specialist.
The Eye Institute now has over 90 employees in three locations, one in
Melbourne, 1995 W. NASA Boulevard Suite 200, Rockledge, 1018 Florida Avenue
and 775 Malabar Road, Palm Bay. Between the three offices we comprise
approximately 50,000 square feet of office space with 6 ophthalmologists and
2 optometrists.
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