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Dr. Mayssa A. Toppino, MD, F.A.C.S., F.A.A.O

Dr. Toppino, the medical director at Toppino Eye Care, graduated summa cum laude from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, OH.

She completed her internship and ophthalmic residency training at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She is a board certified ophthalmic physician and surgeon and is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Toppino is an active member of the medical community and has held many offices in professional societies and on local hospital staffs.

Dr. Toppino specializes in small incision cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetes, LASIK, and eyelid surgery. She has extensive experience with Juvederm, Botox™ treatments, both medical and cosmetic, as well as Restylane™.

 

EXPERIENCE

Training and Education:

  • 1994-1997 – George Washington University, Washington, D.C. - Ophthalmology Residency
  • 1993-1994 – George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
    Medical Internship
  • 1989-1993 – The Ohio State University College of medicine Columbus, Ohio Doctor of Medicine
  • 1985-1989 – Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Cleveland, Ohio, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, summa cum laude

Honors and Awards:

  • 2019 – Best of South Lake Eye Doctor
  • 2018 – Castle Connolly Top Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine
  • 2010-Present – Castle Connolly Top Doctors
  • 2016-Present – America's Most Honored Professionals
  • 2005 – Fellow, American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S)
  • 2005 & 2006 – President’s Recognition Award, Florida Medical Association
  • 2001 – Curtis D. Benton, Young Ophthalmologist of the Year Award, FL Society of Ophthalmology
  • 1996-1997 – Chief Resident, George Washington University

Medical School Honors:

  • 1991-1992 – Ophthalmology, Medicine, Radiology
  • 1990-1991 – Medical humanities, Basic Medical Science
  • 1985-1989 – Dean’s List, Case Western Reserve (CWRU) University
  • 1989 – Phi Beta Kappa
  • 1989 – Lubrizol Foundation Outstanding Chemistry Student Scholar
  • 1985-1989 – Freshman Scholars Award, (CWRU)
  • 1985-1989 – Dean’s Honor Scholarship, (CWRU)

Licensure and Certification:

  • 2018 – Recertification the American board of ophthalmology. 
  • 2008 – Recertification - American Board of Ophthalmology
  • 2005 – Wavelilght Excimer Laser Certification
  • 2001-2003 – Medical Expert for FL Agency for Health Care Administration
  • 1998 – Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
  • 1998 – Autonomous Excimer Laser Certification
  • 1997 – Summit Excimer Laser Certification
  • 1997 – VISX Excimer Laser Certification
  • 1997 – Florida Medical License
  • 1994 – Diplomat of National Board of Medical Examiners

Professional Society Memberships and Service:

  • 2007 – President, Florida Society of Ophthalmology
  • 2004-2008 – Chief of Staff, South Lake Hospital, (SLH)
  • 2004 – Chief of Surgery Department, South Lake Hospital
  • 2003-2008 – Executive Committee South Lake Hospital
  • 2003-2004 – Medical Staff Secretary, South Lake Hospital
  • 2003-2004 – Health Info Management, Physician representative, (SLH)
  • 2003 – Leadership Dev Program, American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • 2002 – Safety Committee, (SLH), Physician Representative
  • 2002 – WNBA - Orlando Miracle – Official Eye Surgeon
  • 2002 – Credentials Committee South Lake Hospital, (SLH)
  • 2001-2002 – Leadership Lake County
  • 1999-Present – Lake Sumter Medical Society
    • 2000-Present – Board of Directors
    • 2001-2005 – President
  • 1997-Present – Florida Medical Association, Member
    • 2000-Present – House of Delegates
  • 1997-Present – Florida Society of Ophthalmology
    • 2002-Present – Board of Directors
    • 2004-2005 – Vice President
    • 2007 – President
  • 1997-Present – Central Florida Society of Ophthalmology
  • 1996-Present – American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
  • 1994-Present – American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • 1994-Present – American Medical Association

Personal Data:

  • Born: New York, New York
  • Second Language: Arabic
  • Interests: Family, weight lifting, biking, reading, cooking