Dr. Denise Garcia was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She received her Bachelor of Science in engineering degree from Arizona State University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She then attended medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, graduating with highest honors. After completing an internship at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan, Dr. Garcia completed her residency in ophthalmology at the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan, where she served as Chief Resident her senior year. After practicing general ophthalmology for four years with an emphasis on eye plastic surgery, she did an ASOPRS-approved two-year fellowship in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Garcia is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Her area of expertise encompasses the management of abnormalities of the eyelids, lacrimal (tear) system, orbit (the bony cavity surrounding the eye), and cosmetic rejuvenation of the face. She also performs Botox injections and has experience with a variety of dermal fillers. Dr. Garcia and her husband live in Gilbert with their three children.Southwestern Eye Center doctors provides state-of-the-art LASIK to Phoenix, Mesa, Sedona and the surrounding communities. We also provide comprehensive optometry and ophthalmology services, including subspecialty procedures in vitreoretinal disease, oculoplastics, cornea disease, glaucoma, refractive procedures, low vision aids and ocular prosthetics. All of our doctors are highly skilled and many have additional advanced fellowship training. We work closely with a large community of referring optometrists so that patients can remain with the doctors they know and trust. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Entropion, Eyelid Bump, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Blocked Tear Duct.

To provide the highest standard of care in the evaluation and treatment of Vein Disease. Dr. Herion is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), and Cataract.

Jay Schwartz is an Ophthalmologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

Anne Floyd is an Ophthalmologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Floyd is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Floyd is currently accepting new patients.

Craig Cassidy is an Ophthalmologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Cassidy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Cassidy is currently accepting new patients.

Sanford Moretsky is an Ophthalmologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Moretsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Moretsky is currently accepting new patients.

Aaron Petersen is an Ophthalmologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Petersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Eyelid Bump, and Chalazion. Dr. Petersen is currently accepting new patients.

John Lewis is an Ophthalmologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Lewis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Lewis is currently accepting new patients.

Ralph Bennett is a Rheumatologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Bennett is currently accepting new patients.

Alan Mallace is a Rheumatologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Mallace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Scleroma. Dr. Mallace is currently accepting new patients.

Grant Heinz is an Ophthalmologist and a Plastic Surgeon in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Heinz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Heinz is currently accepting new patients.

Bertram Matsumoto is an Ophthalmologist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Matsumoto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Matsumoto is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Grant is an Ophthalmologist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Retinopathy of Prematurity, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Blepharitis. Dr. Grant is currently accepting new patients.

Camille Hylton is an Ophthalmologist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Hylton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Hylton is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kevin Tozer is a Valley native who graduated Cum Laude from the University of Southern California-Viterbi School of Engineering with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Cinema-Television.  He was the recipient of a prestigious merit-based four-year full tuition undergraduate scholarship.  Dr. Tozer completed his medical degree at the USC Keck School of Medicine and internship at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix.       Dr. Tozer completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan-Kellogg Eye Center.  After residency, he attended the highly competitive Lindstrom Fellowship at Minnesota Eye Consultants, which focused on extensive training in cornea, refractive, and advanced anterior segment surgery.      Dr. Tozer has published numerous peer-reviewed medical articles, authored six ophthalmology textbook chapters, served as a reviewer for multiple ophthalmic journals, and given many medical presentations at ophthalmology conferences.To preserve eye health by delivering the highest quality of care to all patients to assure their best quality of life. Dr. Tozer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Blepharitis.

Lee Jackson is an Ophthalmologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Jackson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Pinguecula, Interstitial Keratitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Jackson is currently accepting new patients.

Lance Stutz is an Ophthalmologist in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Stutz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Stutz is currently accepting new patients.

As a pediatric ophthalmologist, I believe in the importance of parental involvement in decision making for their children. I am very patient with both children and their parents and hope that clear explanations will facilitate a partnership. Visits to the eye doctor can be fun for children and I strive to provide a comfortable environment that kids can enjoy. Adult patients with strabismus, or misaligned eyes, will also benefit from the warm and supportive atmosphere in my office. Dr. Fecarotta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Strabismus, Esotropia, and X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus.

Jonathan Kao is an Ophthalmologist in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Kao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Neurotrophic Keratitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Kao is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Hwang is an Ophthalmologist in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dr. Hwang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Interstitial Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.