Physicians

Meet Our Physicians

Our physicians are fellowship trained vitreoretinal specialists licensed in the state of Arkansas andBoard Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. 
Macula — Gerald T. Ware, M.D. in Little Rock, AR
  • Gerald T. Ware, M.D.

    Fellowship

    Charles Retina Institute

    Memphis, Tennessee

    July 1999 - June 2001

         - Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery


    Residency

    University of Tennessee, Memphis

    Department of Ophthalmology

    Memphis, Tennessee

    July 1996-June 1999

         - Residency in Ophthalmology


    Internships

    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    College of Medicine

    Little Rock, Arkansas

    July 1995 - June 1996

         - Transitional Internship


    Education

    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    College of Medicine

    Little Rock, Arkansas

    August 1991 - May 1995

         - Doctor of Medicine


    University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    College of Pharmacy

    Little Rock, Arkansas

    August 1984 - May 1987

         - Doctor of Pharmacy


    Arkansas Tech University

    Russellville, Arkansas

    August 1984 - May 1987

         - Bachelor of Science in Biology


    Certifications

    American Board of Ophthalmology


    Professional Affiliations

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Arkansas Medical Society

    Pulaski County Medical Society

    American Society of Retina Specialist

Vitreous — Kent A. Zocchi, M.D. in Little Rock, AR
  • Kent A. Zocchi, M.D.

    Fellowship

    University of Tennessee Health Science Center

    College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and

    Charles Retina Institute, Memphis, TN

    Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery

    July 1, 1998 - June 30, 2000


    Residency

    Residency in Ophthalmology, Ochsner Clinic

    New Orleans, Louisiana, July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1995


    Internships

    Internship in Internal Medicine, Ochsner Clinic

    New Orleans, Louisiana, July 1, 1994 - June 30, 1995


    Education

    Doctor of Medicine

    The University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Texas 1990-1994

         -Graduated cum Laude, 1994


    Vanderbilt University

    Nashville, Tennessee

         -Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

         -Graduated cum Laude,1989


    Certifications

    American Board of Ophthalmology


    Professional Affiliations

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Arkansas Medical Society

    Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

    Arkansas Ophthalmological Society

Eye Specialists — John S. King, M.D. in Little Rock, AR
  • John S. King, M.D.

    Fellowship

    University of Rochester Eye Institute

    Medical and Surgical

    Retina-Vitreous Fellowship

    July 2005 - July 2007


    Residency

    Residency in Ophthalmology

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine


    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 2002 - June 2005

     

    Internships

    Traditional Internship

    Saint Francis Medical Center

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 2001 - July 2002

     

    Education

    Doctor of Medicine

    Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland Overall Honors in 1st and 2nd Professional Exams

         -Graduated 11/2000


    Rhodes College

    Memphis, Tennessee

         -Bachelor of Arts

     

    Certifications

    American Board of Ophthalmology


    Professional Affiliations

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    American Society of Retinal Specialists

    European Vitreo Retinal Society

    New York State Ophthalmological Society

Eye Physicians — Paul M. Hruby, M.D. in Little Rock, AR
  • Paul M. Hruby, M.D.

    Fellowship

    University of Nebraska

    Medical and Surgical

    Vitreoretinal Fellowship

    July 2011 - June 2013

     

    Residency

    Residency in Ophthalmology

    University of Nebraska

    Omaha, Nebraska, July 2008 - June 2011

     

    Preliminary Resident

    Internal Medicine

    Creighton University

    Omaha, Nebraska July 2007 - June 2008


    Education

    Doctor of Medicine

    Creighton University School of Medicine Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Society (inducted 2007)

         -Graduated 5/2007


    Creighton University

    Omaha, Nebraska

         -Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

     

    Certifications

    American Board of Ophthalmology


    Professional Affiliations

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    American Medical Association - Medical Student Section, 2003-2007

    Eye Creighton Association, 2006

Daniel Kim, M.D.
  • Daniel Kim, M.D.

    Fellowship

    West Virginia University (WVU) Eye Institute

    WVU Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, West Virginia 

    Vitreoretinal Fellow

    Jul 2016 – Jun 2018


    Residency

    Henry Ford Health Systems – Department of Ophthalmology

    Detroit, Michigan

    Ophthalmology Resident

    Jul 2013 – Jun 2016 


    Henry Ford Health Systems – Department of Internal Medicine

    Detroit, Michigan

    Transitional Year Resident 

    Jul 2012 – Jun 2013


    Education

    Doctor of Medicine

    University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont

    Aug 2008 – May 2012


    Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude

    University of California – Irvine, Irvine, California

    Aug 1999 – Dec 2003


    Certifications

    - American Board of Ophthalmology

    - Massachusetts Eye and Ear Vitrectomy Course Jul 2016

    - United States Medical Licensing Examinations Steps 1, 2, 2 CS, 3 


    Professional Affiliations

    - American Academy of Ophthalmology

    - American Society of Retinal Specialists

    - Arkansas Medical Society

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