Thomas Quigley, MD

Dr. Emmanuel Kai-Lewis is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist who grew up in Washington D.C. He attended Baylor University then returned to Washington for Medical School at Howard University College of Medicine.After Medical School, Dr. Kai completed his residency at West Virginia University Eye Institute and went on to pursue additional training and completed a Cornea Fellowship at the Prestigious University of Minnesota Eye Clinic, becoming an expert in Cornea/External Disease and Refractive Surgery. As an Ophthalmologist focused on cataract and cornea surgery, Dr. Kai was a member of the faculty at the prestigious St. Eriks Hospital in Stockholm where he taught medical students how to perform complex cornea transplants among other types of procedures. Today, Dr. Kai is one of the most experienced cross-linking specialists in the United States. He has been recognized as a top doctor by Castle Connolly and is a leading cataract and corneal surgeon who is committed to ensuring each and every patient has their best possible vision.

Dr. Mark Gillespie graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. and went on to receive his medical degree from Vanderbilt Medical School. He completed a medical internship at Evanston Hospital near Chicago and his ophthalmology residency training was at the University of Virginia. He was subsequently recognized and certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. With more than 35 years of experience, Dr. Gillespie specializes in cataract, glaucoma and LASIK surgeries. He is currently a member of several specialty societies including the: American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons; and Refractive Surgery Alliance. Dr. Gillespie believes that each patient should receive 100% of his attention in trying to achieve their vision goals and is inspired each time he sees a patient experience life-changing improvement the first day after cataract or LASIK surgery.

St. John's Surgery Center has been serving Fort Myers and the surrounding communities since 1995. Our facility is fully licensed by the State of Florida, Medicare Certified and Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. A highly trained, superbly skilled professional team staffs each area with no other mission than to support you and your surgeon. St. John's Surgery Center is committed to providing the highest standard of ophthalmic surgical care in a professional, compassionate and considerate manner specific to the individual needs of our patients.