Thomas Stokkermans, OD, PhD

Mujjahid Abbas, MD is a highly skilled bariatric and general surgeon based in Westlake, OH. With expertise in weight loss surgery and a holistic approach to patient care, Dr. Abbas is the Director of the Bariatric Surgery Program at UH Cleveland Medical Center and an Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Abbas completed his medical education at King Edward Medical College and his residency and fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. He is board-certified in surgery and is dedicated to providing high-quality care to his patients, helping them achieve their weight loss goals and improve their overall health.Generated from the website

Dr. Douglas J. Rhee arrived to the University Hospitals Eye Institute in 2013 and serves as the Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. He is a glaucoma specialist, molecular biologist, and board-certified ophthalmologist. Previously, he had served at the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary (MEEI), Children’s Hospital Boston (CHB) and was an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. Prior to MEEI and CHB, Dr. Rhee was an attending physician at Wills Eye Hospital and was an assistant professor at Jefferson Medical College in both the departments of Ophthalmology and Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology.

Dr. Thomas Stokkermans has been with University Hospitals since 1998 and serves as the Director of the Optometry Service. He is an Assistant Professor at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.