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Mark L. Arey, M.D.
Florida Medical Clinic Eye Specialists
The Eye Specialist You TRUST,
a Practice REIMAGINED.
Accepting New and Established Patients
Florida Medical Clinic Eye Surgeon Dr. Mark Arey specializes in:
• Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery
• Advanced Technology Intraocular Lens Implantation
• Complex Dry Eye Syndrome Management
• Medical and Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma
• Comprehensive Annual Eye Examinations
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NORTH TAMPA
LAND O’ LAKES
4444 E Fletcher Ave., Suite D
2100 Via Bella Blvd., Suite 105
813.284.2323 | www.fmc2020.com
Mark L. Arey, MD
Board Certified Ophthalmologist
A
dual focus on achieving successes both academically and athletically.
Following high school, he attended the University of Virginia as both
a pre-med student and a pitcher on the Cavaliers baseball team. A
shoulder injury early in college helped narrow his focus towards
becoming a physician, and after graduating from UVA he completed
his undergraduate medical education at Wake Forest University
School of Medicine where his interest in ophthalmology and eye
surgery strengthened. Dr. Arey subsequently completed his residency
and fellowship training at the nationally recognized Department of
Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
in Dallas, easily leading his residency class in the number of cataract
surgeries performed during his time at UTSW.
In 2008, Dr. Arey returned to the Sunshine State with his wife
and growing family and entered private practice with a focus on
performing premium-level cataract surgery and comprehensive eye
care. Last year in 2018, Dr. Arey successfully launched a new division
within Florida Medical Clinic, conveying that Florida Medical Clinic
Eye Specialists was created to give area patients access to genuinely
advanced medical and surgical eye care in the setting of a truly patient-
even during phone interactions when patients call the clinic. Dr. Arey
credits his loyal staff of four with embracing the challenge of striving
for excellence in patient care each and every day, and clearly patients
are taking note. Said Sandy, a recent surgical patient of Dr. Arey: “I
eye doctor I’ve ever seen in my life.” Another recent cataract surgery
At Florida Medical Clinic Eye Specialists, Dr. Arey is pleased to
offer some of the most advanced technologies available in cataract
surgery, including a laser-assisted surgical approach. In fact, Dr. Arey
By utilizing a variety of specialized lens implants, Dr. Arey is
able to create a customized surgical plan for each patient to achieve
other facets of eye care including medical and interventional glaucoma
management as well as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration
screening. “Early detection and treatment remain essential for the
preservation of vision in patients with these potentially devastating
ocular conditions,” says Dr. Arey.
spends the majority of his free time volunteer coaching young athletes,
including his three children. “Over the last decade I’ve had the chance
to coach literally hundreds of kids in the area and without a doubt it’s
been worth every minute… seeing young athletes progress in ability
is truly something special.” Athleticism clearly runs in the family as
both competitive soccer player Mikaela, (age 11) and baseball player
Evan, (age 8) recently performed well in the annual Gasparilla Distance
Classic 5K race. Even budding soccer star Daniela (age 4) has moved
this year.
When asked what he enjoys most about his professional work, Dr.
Arey replied, “It is truly incredible seeing how life changing cataract
surgery can be for our patients. The enhancement of vision and in
turn the improvement in their quality of life is both immediate and
tangible. It’s very gratifying to be able to make such a difference.”
Regarding FMC Eye Specialists, Dr. Arey states “I feel very blessed to
have been given the chance to design a practice that is centered on my
patients. Vision is precious and being entrusted to preserve that gift is a
responsibility that I do not take lightly.”
Tampa, FL 33613. Dr. Arey also sees patients in Land O’ Lakes at the
Florida Medical Clinic facility on State Road 54. For more information
or to make an appointment, please call 813-284-2323 or
visit www.fmc2020.com
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