A Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Dr. Oberlander graduated from Indiana University Medical School in 1994.
He performed a transitional residency at Ball Medical Hospital in Muncie, Indiana and then completed an Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Texas in Galveston.
Dr. Oberlander practiced in Ft. Myers with world-renowned cataract surgeon David Brown, and now resides in St. Petersburg with his wife, son and daughter.
Jason M. Handza, D.O.
Retina Specialist
Dr. Jason Handza, President of Gulf Coast Retina Specialists, P.L.L.C, is an independent contractor providing retina care for patients at Eye Associates of Pinellas.
Dr. Handza is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and Fellowship trained Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon. He specializes in the treatment of retinal diseases, including diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, retinal detachments and laser surgery. He has been involved in many research studies, recently as a Co-Investigator in the study of Lucentis, the revolutionary treatment for “wet” macular degeneration.
Dr. Handza received his medical degree with honors from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his post graduate fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the nationally respected University of South Florida Eye Institute.
He has trained under many well known physicians considered to be experts in the field of ophthalmology and vitreoretinal surgery.
John B. Wachter, O.D.
Optometric Physician
Proud owner of Eye Associates of Pinellas, Dr. Wachter graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1990, where he received clinical honors and was a member of the Optometric Honor Society, Beta Sigma Kappa.
His residency in ocular pathology was completed locally at the Bay Pines Veterans Hospital in 1991.
Dr. Wachter is a member of the Pinellas Optometric Association and was also President of the POA in 1996.
Dr. Wachter resides in Tarpon Springs with his wife, son and daughter.
Lori R. Hassinger, O.D.
Optometric Physician
Dr. Lori Hassinger is a graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She is a member of two honor societies, The Gold Key International Honor Society and Beta Sigma Kappa. Dr. Hassinger has been a member of the Pinellas Optometric Association and Florida Optometric Association since graduation. She has training in specialty contact lens fitting and regularly attends educational meetings. Originally from Pennsylvania, Dr. Hassinger now resides in Saint Petersburg with her husband, dog and cat.
Prabin Mishra, M.D., Ph.D.
Cosmetic and Ophthalmic Surgeon
Dr. Prabin Mishra is an ophthalmologist, fellowship trained cosmetic surgeon and Board Certified in Anti-Aging Medicine. Born in India, he initially studied in Europe and Canada before receiving his Ph.D. at Cornell University.
Dr. Mishra then continued on to Michigan State University for his medical degree, and his residency in Ophthalmology at the Indiana University School of Medicine.
He earned his Fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery from the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and its Aesthetic Rejuvenation Center in Beverly Hills, where he later practiced.
Some of the surgeries performed by Dr. Mishra include cosmetic and functional eyelid surgery, BOTOX wrinkle reduction, acne treatment, rosacea treatment, dermal fillers such as Juvederm, ptosis repair, cyst removal and lesion removal.
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Retina Specialist
Optometric Physician
Optometric Physician
Cosmetic and Ophthalmic Surgeon
