Meet the Doctor:
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Dr. Joseph Smay is the founder and director of Family Eye Care. He has been helping western Pennsylvanians see better for more than 20 years. His vast experience, and personal touch, make him the perfect person to make sure that you, and everyone in your family, has the best vision possible. He sees patients in the New Kensington office.
Education:
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, O.D., B.S.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S.
Internships:
The Eye Institute, Camden Optometric Center, Latrobe Associates, The Morrison Associates
Continuing Education:
Glaucoma and Therapeutic Medication Certified
Accomplishments:
North American Spokesperson, Transitions Optical.
Professional Memberhips:
American Optometric Association, Pennsylvania Optometric Association
Meet the Doctor:
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Dr. James Allison is an associate of Dr. Joseph Smay. Dr. Allison has more than 10 years of experience with helping people to maximize their visual health. He sees patients in the Penn Hills office.
Education:
New England College of Optometry, O.D., B.S.
Slippery Rock University
College of William and Mary, B.B.A.
Residency:
Crownpoint Indian Health Service (New Mexico)
Continuing Education:
Glaucoma and Therapeutic Medication Certified
Accomplishments:
Clinical Scholar Program,
New England Collego of Optometry (1 of 8 Students selected to participate in advanced clinical settings)
Community Service:
Volunteer, Optometric Services to Humanity
(organized 2 aid missions to Merida, Yucatan, Mexico)
Member:
American Optometric Association
Pennsylvania Optometric Association
Beta Sigma Kappa
Optometric Honors Society
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Dr. Nicole C. Long, is an associate of Dr. Joseph Smay. She has an interest in pediatric eye care and sees patients in the New Kensington and Penn Hills offices.
Education:
Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University; O.D. B.S. 2005-2009
Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA; Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2001-2005
Clinical Experience:
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation Optometry Clinic, Bethel, AK, February 2009 - April 2009
Omni Eye Associates, Iselin, NJ, November 2008 - February 2009, April 2009 - May 2009
Northpark Vision Center, Westminster, CO, August 2008 - November 2008
The Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA, May 2008 - August 2008
Family Eye Care, New Kensington, PA, January 2008 - May 2008
Internship:
The Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA, January 2007 - December 2007
Accomplishments:
Clinical Honors while at PCO
Professional Memberships:
Pennsylvania College of Optometry Student Council Representative
American Optometric Student Association Member
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Dr. Mark E. Schmidt, is an associate of Dr. Joseph Smay. He has over 20 years of experience in improving vision. He sees patients in the North Hills office.
Education:
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, O.D., B.S.
LaRoche College, Bachelor of Science
Continuing Education:
Glaucoma and Therapeutic Medication Certified
Accomplishments:
Instructor of Contact Lens Lab while at PCO
Received clinical honors twice during fourth year at PCO
Professional Experience:
Dr. Daniel Nadler and Associates, Sewickley PA, Optometrist - July 2006 to Present
Correctional Eye Care, Pittsburgh, PA, Optometrist - November 2005 to Present
Giant Eagle Optical, Pittsburgh, PA, Optometrist - December 2005 to August 2009
Singer Specs, Pittsburgh, PA, Optometrist - October 1992 to November 2005
Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Pittsburgh, PA, Optometrist - August 2004 to September 2005
Hornes Optical, Pittsburgh, PA, Optometrist - 1991 to 1992
Wise Eyes Optical, Pittsburgh, PA, Optometrist - 1990 to 1991
Professional Memberhips:
American Optometric Association, Pennsylvania Optometric Association
Consulting Ophthalmologist
Robert Arffa, M.D., LLC, is the surgical consultant to Family Eye Care in New Kensington. Dr. Arffa has specialized in cornea and refractive surgery for almost 20 years and is on the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is also the medical director at TLC Pittsburgh Laser Center.
Education:
University of Connecticut, M.D.
Cornell University, B.S.
Residency:
Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis
Fellowship:
Louisiana State University Eye Center, New Orleans (Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery)
Accomplishments:
Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Senior Achievement Award, American Academy
of Ophthalmology
Author of many research articles on cornea
and refractive surgery
Author of internationally-used text book on diseases
of the cornea
Selected by his peers as one of the "Best Doctors in America"
(2003, 2001, 1999, 1997)
Selected as a VISX Star Surgeon (2000)
Selected as one of the "Top Doctors in America" (1999)
Member:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Cornea Society
International Society of Refractive Surgery
Consulting Ophthalmologist
Dr. Andrew H. Ruzich, is the surgical consultant to Family Eye Care in Penn Hills. He has almost 20 years of experience in medical and surgical eye care.
Education and Training:
College: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; BS, Biochemistry, 1983
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA; MD, 1987
Internship: Saint Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA; Transitional Residency, 1988
Residency: Summa Medical Center, Akron, OH; Ophthalmology Residency, 1993-1996
Military Experience:
Flight Surgeon: Carswell Air Force Base, Texas, August 1988 - August 1990
Chief of Aeromedical Services: Comiso Air Station, Sicily, August 1990 - August 1991
Chief of Flight Medicine: RAF Lakenheath, UK, August 1991 - July 1993
Professional Experience:
Scott & Christie and Associates, PC: Pittsburgh, PA, July 1996 - April 2005
Andrew H. Ruzich, MD, PC: Imperial, PA, May 2005 - Present
Medical Staff Priviledges:
Kindred Hospital
UPMC Monroeville
Professional Affiliations:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Allegheny County Medical Society
Pittsburgh Ophthalmology Society
NEW KENSINGTON ~ 320 Central City Plaza | New Kensington, PA 15068 | 724.335.5721 ~ PENN HILLS ~ 509 Long Road | Pittsburgh, PA 15235 | 412.731.1930 ~ NORTH HILLS ~ 8050 McKnight Road | Pittsburgh PA 15237 | 412.364.4700 ~