AZAR EYE INSTITUTE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Human Resources Manager
- Practice Manager
- Human Resources
Dr. Azar joined Dr. Dickey in 1976 as the only surgical Ophthalmologists in town. The two were very successful and brought specialized care to patients of all demographics throughout the Eastern Shore.
Dr. Peter Filipov has been practicing Ophthalmology on the Eastern Shore for over 22 years.
He grew up in Maryland and received a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry and Zoology from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1983.
Dr. Filipov attended school in St. Louis and received his Medical Degree in 1987 from the St. Louis University School of Medicine. Upon graduation, he completed his training by performing a medical internship at the Washington Hospital Center. He then completed a residency in Ophthalmology at Temple University in Philadelphia.
Prior to coming to Salisbury, Dr. Filipov held the rank of Major in the United States Air Force. He was a staff Ophthalmologist at Andrews Air Force Base in addition to serving as a surgical instructor for the Uniformed Health Service School of Medicine and Georgetown University Hospital.
Dr. Filipov came to Salisbury in 1995 and joined Dr. Alex Azar in forming the Azar Eye Institute. He currently serves as senior surgeon and treats a wide range of ophthalmic disorders, including Cataracts, Glaucoma and Diabetes. Dr. Filipov has performed over ten thousand cataract surgeries.
Dr. Filipov lives in Salisbury with his wife, Jane, and his two labradoodles. He has three grown children in college and enjoys traveling, boating, bicycling, and music.
Job Titles:
- Optometrist
- Member of the American Optometric Association
Dr. Raquel Moncrieffe is a therapeutic Optometrist that enjoys caring for patients of all ages, treating eye disease and managing difficult corneal refractive issues.
Dr. Moncrieffe is a member of the American Optometric Association, Maryland Optometric Association and Virginia Optometric Association. Dr. Moncrieffe is a graduate of the Virginia Optometric Leadership Team, a committee member of the VOA and a Board of Trustees Member with the Tidewater Optometric Society.
Dr. Moncrieffe attained her Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with Cum Laude Honors from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. She completed her externships at the world renowned Aran Eye Institute and Fox Medical Center in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Moncrieffe loves to spend time with her daughters, Alexandra and Khiiara, along with her Shichon �teddy bear� dog Bella. She also likes to swim and spend time outdoors hiking and enjoying beautiful nature.
Dr. Tu is a highly skilled Board Certified general ophthalmologist who treats a wide range of ocular issues. He has a strong interest in cataract surgeries, general glaucoma patients, dry eye treatment, and diabetic eye care.
Dr. Jennifer Giles is the longest tenured optometrist at AEI. She has been compassionately caring for patients on the Eastern Shore with AEI since 1999. After receiving her magna cum laude undergraduate degree in Biology from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA, Dr. Giles was admitted to Hershey Medical School. She quickly realized that becoming a medical doctor and spending all of her time in surgery wasn�t what she wanted in a career. From her teen years spent babysitting for her optometrist to later working in his office, the time Dr. Giles spent with patients sparked her interest in caring for patients and their eyes. Dr. Giles went on to receive a Bachelor of Science and O.D. from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia. While at PCO, Dr. Giles finished first in her class, earning the Alumni Association Award for Highest Scholastic Attainment.
Doctor Giles is Maryland Board Certified through the National Board of Examiners in Optometry. Dr. Giles is also certified to use diagnostic pharmaceutical agents and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents.
Dr. Giles joined the Azar Eye Institute upon her graduation in 1999. She specializes in comprehensive eye exams for adults and children, optometric management of ocular disease, contact lens evaluations, and co-management of cataract surgery. Dr. Giles looks forward to working with pre-op and post-op patients because it allows her to work with patients throughout their entire plan of care. Dr. Giles says the best part is the smile on a patients face when they open their eyes and can see with clarity.
Dr. Giles resides in Salisbury with her husband, Joe Wright, of Vernon Powell Shoes, and their three children, JP, Caroline and Grant. Out of the office, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family on the beach and cheering on her children at soccer and lacrosse games.