Your Physicians are Specialists

The doctors at OMNI are amongst the most experienced and well-trained in the country. 

Every member of the OMNI team stays up-to-date with continual, specialized training to ensure maximum preservation of your vision.

Ivan H. Garcia, M.D.
Medical Director; Founding Partner
Cataract and Corneal Transplant Specialist
Refractive and Laser Vision Correction

Dr. Garcia, a Medical Director, specializes in cataract, bifocal lens implants, corneal transplant surgery, Lasik, Lasek and surface ablation Laser Vision Correction. Dr. Garcia was the first ophthalmologist in the Baltimore region to perform the surgically difficult procedure of DSLEK, a new technique for transplant patients. He has over 20 years of experience having performed, as of 2006, more than 50,000 surgical procedures.

Dr. Garcia received his M.D. in 1980 from the University of Puerto Rico, and completed his Ophthalmology Resident training at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia where he went on to become Chief Resident. Dr. Garcia received his Fellowship training at the Wilmer Eye Institute of the John’s Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, specializing in Cornea and Anterior Segment Surgery. Dr. Garcia has been named “Top Doc” by Baltimore Magazine, received in 1999 the Governor’s Award for his charitable work and community service, was awarded in 2003 a Humanitarian Award from the Hands Across the Americas Foundation, and was recently the recipient of the prestigious Eugene McCrary Award for his contributions to the field of optometry. Among his many humanitarian efforts is Mission Cataract, started in 1996 to provide free cataract surgery, eye exams, and other eye surgeries for those who cannot afford the procedures. He also volunteers regularly at the Hispanic Apostolate providing free eye exams, and ministers to the sick at Keswick Recovery Center.

Edward J. Wasloski, O.D.
Clinical Director; Founding Partner
Consultative Optometrist

Dr. Edward Wasloski, a Clinical Director and Practice Administrator, of Omni Eye Specialists, received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1984 and graduated in the top 5% of his class. Dr. Wasloski interned at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, and completed the Executive Management Program from the University Of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business.

He has served as the President of the MOA, Co-Chair of the Legal Legislative Committee for the MOA, and President of the Greater Baltimore Optometric Society in 1995-1997. Dr. Wasloski has received numerous awards including the Mel Waxman Award from the MOA in 2005, being Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry in 1985, and the Optometrist of the Year from the MOA in 1999. Currently he serves as Adjunct Clinical Professor at SUNY, PCO, University of Waterloo and ICO.

Beth Cunningham M.D.
General Ophthalmology; Partner
Cataracts, Glaucoma, Retina

Dr. Cunningham, a General Ophthalmologist, treats a wide range of ophthalmologic problems from cataracts and glaucoma to diabetic retinopathy. She received her Medical Degree in 2001 from the Georgetown University Medical Center. A native of Baltimore, she did a transitional internship at Harbor Hospital. Her ophthalmology resident training was then completed at Georgetown University. Like Dr. Garcia, she also participates in Mission Cataract. 

Hina N. Ahmed, M.D.
Fellowship Trained Glaucoma Specialist

Dr. Ahmed is a Fellowship Trained, Board-Certified Glaucoma Specialist who brings unique expertise to our community. She earned her medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. She did her residency training at Case Western University and the Kettering Medical Center before completing her fellowship training in glaucoma at the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.
 

Zoe K. Lazarou, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Residency Program Director                                                                                                                Consultative Optometrist

Dr. Lazarou graduated from the SUNY State College of Optometry in 1998, where she was awarded the Essilor Optical Award for outstanding performance in Ophthalmic Optics and the William Tullo Sr. Memorial Award in Optics.  She completed a residency at the Hudson Valley Veterans Affair Medical Center. Currently Dr. Lazarou is Director of the OMNI Intern and Resident Education. 

Emily A. Frank, O.D.
Consultative Optometrist

Dr. Frank graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2003. Upon completeing an internship at the Baltimore Veterans Administration Hospital, Dr. Frank completed a residency at Omni Eye Specialists. She has presented on glaucoma and retinal topics at national optometric conferences and has been published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Optometry. Dr. Frank currently serves on the Maryland Optometric Association's continuing education committee and is a consultative optometrist at Omni Eye Specialists.

Eric P. Suan, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Retina and Vitreous

Eric P. Suan, M.D., F.A.C.S., is founder and President of The Retina Care Center, L.L.C. He provides state of the art medical and surgical treatments for diseases of the retina and vitreous in multiple locations throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania.

His areas of interest and expertise are medical and surgical management of Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Macular Holes and Puckers, complex Retinal Detachments, and Complications of Ocular Surgery. 

Eric P. Suan, M.D., F.A.C.S. is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Academy of Ophthalmology.  He is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Maryland and an Adjunct Clinical Professor for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Maryland Health Care Systems.  He is a member of the Medical Staff of Greater Baltimore Medical Center, York Hospital, and Pinnacle Health System.

Matthew A. Speicher, M.D.
Retina and Vitreous

Dr. Speicher is an expert in the medical and surgical management of all types of vitreoretinal disease including diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, macular disorders, and complications following cataract surgery.  During fellowship, he participated in research studying the benefits of long-acting intraocular steroids for the management of macular degeneration and macular edema.  The initial laboratory and clinical studies regarding this emerging treatment strategy were conducted by the Vitreoretinal Service at Indiana University.  He has authored multiple articles in the peer-reviewed literature and has delivered numerous lectures.

Matthew A. Speicher, M.D. is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.  He is a member of the medical staff of Greater Baltimore Medical Center, and York Hospital, and provides retinal care to patients at various locations throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania.                                  

Newman J. Sund, M.D., Ph.D.
Retina and Vitreous

Dr. Sund specializes in all aspects of vitreoretinal diseases, including retinal detachment, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes and puckers, and pediatric retinal diseases. Dr. Sund provides retinal care to patients at multiple locations throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Dr. Sund received his medical and graduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, completed his residency at the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, and his fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at the William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Sund is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and is a member of the medical staff of the Greater Baltimore Medical Center.

Neha N. Patel, M.D.                                                                                     
Oculoplastic Surgeon

 Dr. Patel, a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, has prepared for her subspecialty, ophthalmic plastic and facial surgery, at Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit, Michigan, University of Chicago, and Mt. Sinai/Cabrini Hospital in New York. Dr. Patel served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, at Loyola University Medical Center. She also served as Director of Medical Student Education, as well as Team Ophthalmologist for Concordia University.