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Latif Hamed, MD, Ophthalmology, Ocala, FL

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Ophthalmology • Ocala, FL

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatric & Strabismus

Tenured Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1989-1997; President: Florida Eye Specialist Institute, PA, 1997-present

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  • Office

    3230 Sw 33rd Rd
    Ocala, FL 34474
    Phone+1 352-237-0090

Summary

  • Florida Eye Specialist Institute was founded by professor Latif Hamed MD in 1997. We offer the latest comprehensive medical, laser, and surgical eye care in a high tech facility that prioritizes excellence in service and patient experience. We offer cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, cosmetic eyelid surgery, treatment for macular degeneration and we have an optical center. All surgery is performed at a state of the art outpatient ambulatory surgery center in Ocala. The practice is led by Dr Latif Hamed MD who is named in Best Doctors in America, and his daughter Dr Nadine Hamed MD, who is the recipient of the Resident of the Year Award from UF Shands Hospital 2024. No referral is needed.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology, 1988 - 1989
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 1987 - 1988
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, 1984 - 1987
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineFellowship, 1983 - 1984
  • University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus
    University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown CampusInternship, 1983 - 1984
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1989 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1993 - 1995
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

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