Dr. Kimberly E. Stepien

Laura Kopplin, MD, PhD, is a UW Health ophthalmologist who treats inflammatory eye conditions. Dr. Kopplin also is an associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.When meeting a patient for the first time, Dr. Kopplin works hard to put together the patient’s entire story. The first appointment is often several hours long. It includes a full eye exam, a review of past medical records and a discussion about the condition and treatment options to help the patient.Dr. Kopplin understands that serious eye conditions can cause fear and anxiety. She listens to her patients and helps them work through those feelings. She helps them understand what to expect with their treatments and future appointments.In addition to seeing patients, Dr. Kopplin's research includes new treatments for autoimmune eye diseases.Outside the clinic, Dr. Kopplin enjoys spending time with her daughter, reading science fiction books and traveling.My goal for my patients is to control their eye disease and preserve their vision. Dr. Kopplin is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleritis, Episcleritis, Uveitis, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Kopplin is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Kopplin is currently accepting new patients.

Burton Kushner is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Kushner is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Duane-Radial Ray Syndrome, and Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome.

Michael Altaweel, MD, is a UW Health ophthalmologist and a professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He specializes in diseases of the retina, macula and vitreous, as well as ocular oncology, providing advanced medical and surgical care for complex eye conditions. His clinical interests include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, macular hole and epiretinal membrane, as well as retinal detachment and vascular occlusive disease. He also treats dislocated lens and intraocular lens complications, ocular trauma and ocular tumors including melanoma.Dr. Altaweel is committed to delivering patient-centered care, emphasizing thoughtful diagnosis and tailored treatment plans to preserve and restore vision.Dr. Altaweel’s research focuses on retina imaging and diseases of the retina, including diabetic retinopathy, uveitis and macular edema. He is also involved in clinical research evaluating adalimumab versus conventional immunosuppression therapy for patients with non-infectious, intermediate, posterior and panuveitides, with the goal of improving outcomes for patients with complex inflammatory eye diseases. Dr. Altaweel is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Altaweel is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Altaweel is currently accepting new patients.