BETTER VISION - Key Persons
Dr. Coyle is originally from Clover, South Carolina, and brings our patients her southern hospitality and affinity for quality patient care. Outside of clinic, Dr. Coyle enjoys spending time with her husband - a dentist in Cape Coral, her baby boy, and her rescue dog, Georgia Bailey. Her hobbies include golf, hosting friends and family, and exploring everything Southwest Florida has to offer.
Dr. Christine Bokman, MD, FACS, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon with an exceptional educational and professional background. Dr. Bokman's extensive experience includes both oculofacial plastic and cosmetic surgery, offering a wide range of procedures from eyelid surgery and endoscopic brow lifts to deep-plane face and neck lifts. She is renowned for her ability to combine meticulous surgical precision with an artistic eye, providing her clientele with natural and rejuvenating results. For those seeking the pinnacle of facial plastic surgery, Dr. Christine Bokman is the trusted expert, known for delivering world-class care with the highest level of expertise.
Job Titles:
- Refractive Cornea & Cataract Specialist
Dr. Boyd Vaziri is a highly-skilled ophthalmologist with over two decades of eye surgery experience. He specializes in laser-assisted cataract surgery, refractive corneal surgery, LASIK surgery, glaucoma, eyelid surgery, diabetic eye management, and comprehensive eye care. Dr. Vaziri is one of the first surgeons in the country to utilize Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery, a novel technique that enhances the precision, safety, and predictability of cataract surgery. He has performed thousands of cataract surgeries and enjoys giving his patients in Southwest Florida the personalized and highly sophisticated care that they deserve.
Job Titles:
- Glaucoma & Cataract Specialist
Dr. Manik Goel specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma including primary open-angle glaucoma, acute angle-closure glaucoma, normal-tension glaucoma, secondary glaucoma, and childhood glaucoma. As a former Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virgina, Dr. Goel takes an educator's approach to the care of his patients, thus ensuring that they will feel confidence in the treatment plan that he recommends for their care. Dr. Goel's glaucoma expertise also makes him a more proficient cataract surgeon. He is uniquely qualified to handle complicated eye conditions during cataract surgery with greater skill and precision as a result of his training in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
Job Titles:
- Expert in Vitreoretinal
- Vitreoretinal Specialist
Dr. Nisha Warrier is an expert in Vitreoretinal surgery and specializes in the overall comprehensive management of both medical and surgical disorders of the vitreous and retina. Her years of expertise include the diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration, macular holes, retinal tears and detachments, diabetic retinopathy, and other retinal disorders. Her passion and dedication to preventing blindness in patients has been demonstrated over the years in how available she is to answer their questions and concerns with compassion and to quickly and effectively handle emergent care needs.
Dr. Paez moved to Southwest Florida from Las Vegas, Nevada. He speaks fluent Spanish.
Dr. Maxwell A. Burch is a highly sought-after cataract, cornea, and refractive specialist in Southwest Florida. He is proud to be a certified member of the American Board of Ophthalmology as well as having completed a prestigious cornea and refractive fellowship at Tufts University. Dr. Burch's extensive training in corneal conditions such as keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, and scarring has given him additional skills to prepare for and manage any challenges that patients with pre-existing conditions might experience during surgery. Dr. Burch believes that every patient deserves a customized approach to care using the latest technology. He is uniquely skilled in identifying the optimum solution to meet the specific needs of each patient based upon their eye health history and their individual lifestyle requirements.
Dr. Jonathan Frantz has over 35 years of surgical expertise and has performed over 75,000 successful surgeries. Recognized as a pioneer in the field of ophthalmology in Southwest Florida, Dr. Frantz is the leading bladeless LASIK and bladeless laser cataract surgery specialist in the region. He established Florida Eye Health in 1994, and the practice name was changed to Frantz EyeCare in late 2012. In 2012, Dr. Frantz performed the first bladeless laser cataract surgery in Southwest Florida and has since become the most experienced PanOptix trifocal intraocular lens surgeon in the state.
Job Titles:
- Surgeon
- Cataract & Refractive Specialist
Jonathan M. Frantz, MD, FACS, combines his extensive experience, dedication, and impressive educational background with the latest technical advances in the field of laser vision correction and cataract surgery in Fort Myers. He is ranked the #1 Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgeon in Florida* and is One of the Country's Top 5 Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgeons**. If you are looking to receive the best , schedule an appointment with Dr. Frantz today.
Dr. Jonathan Frantz is the most experienced cataract surgeon in the Southwest Florida area. He was the first to offer bladeless laser cataract surgery and endeavors to bring the latest technology advancements to his patients when it comes to cataract surgery. Learn more about cataract surgery while visiting our website. We offer you a wide variety of information that includes a complete overview of cataract surgery, information on laser cataract surgery, cataract self-tests, and much more!
Dr. Legiec moved to Southwest Florida in June 2001 after completing his military obligation, including five years at Martin Army Community Hospital, Ft. Benning, GA. He and his wife, Lisa, have three daughters.
Dr. Yontz resides in Naples FL with her husband, Dr. Roger Paez, and their two beautiful daughters.
Originally from Sarasota, Dr. Burkley grew up in Miami and lived in The Keys and Boca Raton before moving to Southwest Florida in 2002. He has practiced optometry since 1974. He is married to Denise and has a son, a daughter, and two step-sons.
Dr. Haidet is originally from Melbourne, Florida, and moved to Southwest Florida in 2021. When not seeing patients, Dr. Haidet enjoys spending time with his wife, family and friends. His hobbies include football, golf, and pickleball, as well as any sporting event that gives him the opportunity to cheer for the University of Florida Gators! As a former VA doctor, Dr. Haidet has a huge heart for our military and veterans, and is passionate about providing service members past and present with the high quality eye health care they deserve.
Dr. Johnson sees patients in our Cape Coral office. She moved to Southwest Florida from Indiana with her husband, Wayne, several years ago and she thoroughly enjoys being a grandmother.
Dr. Nguyen (pronounced ‘win') resides in Southwest Florida with her husband and two children.
Dr. Edward was born and raised in Boca Raton, Florida, and has lived in Southwest Florida for several years. She is a twin (just like Dr. Frantz) and is married with two children.