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Follow on Google News | Adam M. Katz, MD Installed as Florida Society of Ophthalmology PresidentAs FSO president, Dr. Katz will help lead the nonprofit association, which represents more than 500 medical doctors focused on protecting the medical and surgical specialty of ophthalmology. In addition to active participation in legislative advocacy and the dissemination of responsible information to physicians and patients throughout the state, the FSO also provides continuing medical education opportunities Dr. Katz is a board certified opthalmologist and has been practicing medicine in Vero Beach, FL since 2009. He was born and raised in New York, where he completed most of his education before moving to Florida. He received his Bachelor of Science from Union College, graduating summa cum laude. He then obtained his medical degree from Albany Medical College. For his post-graduate training, he completed an internship in New York City at Lenox Hill Hospital, followed by a three-year residency in Ophthalmology at St. Vincents Hospital in Manhattan. Dr. Katz went on to complete a one-year medical retina fellowship at NYU, followed by a two-year fellowship with world renowned retinal surgeon Steve Charles, MD. Dr. Katz has over 10 years of clinical experience treating patients with retinal and vitreous disorders. Dr. Katz is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and served as Vice President of the Indian River Medical Society. He has also co-authored the third edition of Vitreous Microsurgery. ### ABOUT THE FLORIDA SOCIETY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY The Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO) has a rich history of serving patients since its founding in 1939 as the Florida Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Today, the organization represents more than 500 physician members throughout the state and is focused on advancing patient care and protecting the medical specialty of ophthalmology. For more information, please visit the FSO website at www.mdeye.org. End
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