Stephanie Scharmann is a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with ten years of experience in the field of ophthalmology. She is trained to assist with patient care and contact lens fitting. As surgical coordinator, Stephanie schedules surgery and assists Dr. Hughes in the operating room. “Working in the surgical setting adds a different and exciting area for me.”

The newest member of our office staff is Cindy Hernandez who brings who brings with her ten years of working experience, five of those in ophthalmology. “I enjoy my interactions with patients in the office and on the telephone.”

According to Dr. Hughes, one of the joys of an ophthalmology practice is that there is a lifelong relationship with the patients. People require eye examinations on a regular basis as well as medical and surgical intervention. "My goal is to provide the highest level of ophthalmologic care to each of my patients, from those needing routine care to each of my patients, from those needing routine care to those requiring complex medical and surgical ophthalmologic expertise. we strive to accomplish this in a private practice setting that retains a traditional philosophy of individualized care and personal attention." We are pleased to have you in our practice.