FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Boston, MA. (Thursday, May 12, 2011) – New England Eye Center is pleased to announce that Michael Goldstein, MD, MBA an Ophthalmologist and Co-Director of Cornea, External Diseases and Cataract Service at New England Eye Center has been elected President of the Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons at the organization’s annual meeting at the Henderson House in Weston.
Dr. Goldstein will serve a one-year term as the top officer of the Society, the statewide professional association representing more than 300 ophthalmologists, residents, and medical students through Massachusetts. A member of the Massachusetts Society of Eye Physician and Surgeons since 2001, Dr. Goldstein has long been active in professional leadership in the field of ophthalmology. For the last four years, he has served as President-Elect and Vice-President, respectively of the society.
Dr. Goldstein is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). He is currently the President of the Contact Lens Association (CLAO). He is also Vice President of the Medical Staff at Tufts Medical Center and is the Team Ophthalmologist for the Boston Celtics.
A native of Massachusetts, Dr. Goldstein grew up in Colorado. He attended Williams College in Williamstown, MA, and received his medical degree from the Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. He completed his fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. He also obtained his MBA degree from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management in Evanston, IL.
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About New England Eye Center
New England Eye Center (NEEC) is the ophthalmology department for Tufts Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine. New England Eye Center offers a full range of comprehensive ophthalmology including treatments for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, pediatric ophthalmology, refractive surgery and aesthetic surgery. New England Eye Center is also a leading provider of Laser Vision Correction in Greater Boston and New England offering a full range of vision correction procedures for all types of eye conditions. For more information about the New England Eye Center, go to www.NEEC.com or www.MyLasikDoc.com.
About Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians
The Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians, with more the 300 physician members, is dedicated to educating and advocating on eye health issues for the patents and physicians of Massachusetts. For more information about the Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians, go to www.mseps.org
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Contact: William R. Sacco, New England Eye Center Contact: Tara Gregorio, Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians
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