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Jill A. Foster, MD | Alice T. Epitropoulos, MD | Kenneth V. Cahill, MD |
John A. Burns, MD | Norman Douglas Baker, MD, FACS
David M. Lehmann, MD | Kelly R. Everman, MD
 Alice T. Epitropoulos is a board certified ophthalmologist who specializes in refractive and cataract surgery. She has been performing Laser Vision Correction since 1995 with excellent results. In addition to operating a private practice, Dr. Epitropoulos serves as a clinical assistant professor at Ohio State University. To learn more about Laser Vision Correction please click here.
Currently, Dr. Epitropoulos is conducting research on reducing astigmatism using a new device called the Terry Astigmatome She is the first in the country to use this device to reduce astigmatism at the slit lamp in the office.
She has been actively involved in organized medicine, currently serving on the legislative task force committee to the Ohio State Medical Association. In addition, she is secretary treasurer of the Columbus Medical Association, participates in the physicians free clinic in Columbus, and serves as a medical reviewer for a nation ombudsman program.
Epitropoulos received her bachelor's and medical degree from Ohio State University. She completed her internship at Riverside Methodist Hospital and returned to Ohio State University for her residency in ophthalmology where she served as Chief Resident. She maintains membership, fellowships, and/or diplomatic status with the following groups and associations:
- National Board of Medical Examiners
- American Board of Ophthalmology
- Fellow American College and Surgeons
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- International Society of Refractive Surgeons
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Ohio State Medical Association (serves on legislative committee and as alternate delegate)
- Columbus Medical Association (Member, Board of Trustees, Sec. Treasurer elect)
- Ophthalmologist of the Columbus Blue Jackets
- NBC-4 Health Team
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 Jill Foster, MD graduated summa cum laude from Augustana College in 1982 before she went on her earn her MD from the University of Illinois Medical School, where she also graduated with honors. Her academic honors also included membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Mortar Board, and Alpha Omega Alpha. After an internship at the University of Illinois Hospital, Dr. Foster went on to complete her residency there in the Department of Ophthalmology. She then completed a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Foster is a diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners, a member of the American Board of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the DEA. She has been a Certified Enucleating Surgeon for the Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study. Dr. Foster is licensed in Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Florida, and Arizona.
In addition to her work at Ophthalmic Surgeons, Dr. Foster is an Associate Clinical Professor at the William H. Havener Eye Center at Ohio State University. She has written and created numerous articles, abstracts, exhibits, and posters and has given a multitude of oral presentations. Her expertise spans a wide array of topics, especially related to oculoplastic surgery.
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 Dr. Kenneth V. Cahill graduated from Ohio State University Summa Cum Laude and as a Phi Beta Kappa member. He also graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine where he received the Dean's Award and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was chosen Chief Resident of the program. Dr. Cahill then served a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic surgery at Grant Medical Center, Ohio State University Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Cahill has written twenty-five scientific articles, and he lectures nationally on the subject of ophthalmic plastic surgery. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has given him their honor award for his international teaching. He has been a contributing author to a dozen books on eye disease. He presently holds the academic rank of Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Ohio State University and is co-director of the University's Oculoplastic Surgery Service. He is a member of numerous medical societies, including the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has served on the Education, Thesis, and Executive committees of this organization and has directed its annual scientific meeting.
Dr. Cahill believes that every patient should be given the best possible care in a compassionate manner.
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 Dr. John A. Burns is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Grant Medical Center and a three-year residency in ophthalmology at Ohio State University. After completing his residency, he served a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Manhattan Eye & Ear Hospital in New York City. He is board certified in ophthalmology, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and has been elected to membership in the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (he was president of the organization in 1992). Dr. Burns has practiced his subspecialty of ophthalmic plastic surgery in Columbus, Ohio since 1968. He is an active teacher in the Department of Ophthalmology at Ohio State University and holds the faculty rank of Clinical Professor. He has also written numerous medical papers on lid and lacrimal topics, as well as a number of chapters for ophthalmic textbooks. In addition to his teaching credentials, he has served four terms as Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at Grant Medical Center, as well as being a past president of the Grant Medical Staff.
Dr. Burns believes that every patient should be given the best possible care in a compassionate manner.
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 Norman Douglas Baker, MD, F.A.C.S. earned his bachelor's degree from Wittenberg University in 1979. He then went on to earn his medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1982. Dr. Baker was an intern in Flexible Medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital before completing his residency in ophthalmology at Ohio State University Department of Medicine, where he won a Second Place Research Award and was honored as part of a Research Symposium. After his residency, Dr. Baker completed a fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Section.
Dr. Baker is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is also a member of the Ohio State Medical Association, the Columbus Ophthalmological and Otolargyngological Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Glaucoma Society, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Academy of Pharmaceutical Physicians. In addition, Dr. Baker is Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Ohio State University.
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 David M. Lehmann MD is active in the academic, medical, athletic, and general communities. After graduating magna cum laude from Yale University in 1977, Dr. Lehmann went on to earn his medical degree from Ohio State University in 1985. He then completed an internship in Flexible Medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital before undertaking a residency in ophthalmology at Ohio State University College of Medicine. He then completed a Glaucoma Fellowship through the Eye Consultants of Atlanta, P.C., Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lehmann is a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners and is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Lehmann has been involved in numerous research activities and has been repeatedly recognized for his work. In 1985, he received the Eli G. Alcorn Prize in Ophthalmology from Ohio State University College of Medicine. He also won a First Place Research Award at the school's Seventh Annual Resident Alumni Research Symposium. He also received clinical rotations and coursework honors in biochemistry and ophthalmology research during medical school. In addition, Dr. Lehmann earned letters of commendation in cardiology, hematology, gastroenterology, family medicine, infectious diseases, and ophthalmology.
Involved throughout the medical and ophthalmic communities, Dr. Lehmann maintains membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, EENT Society, Ohio State Ophthalmological Society, Ohio State President's Club, and Grant Medical Center Institutional Review Board. He is Attending Staff at Grant Medical Center, Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Ohio State University, Courtesy Staff at Riverside Methodist Hospital, and Provisional Staff at Mt. Carmel Medical Center.
In addition, Dr. Lehmann is active in the community. Coaching youth soccer and football and volunteering at a number of public health events are only a few of the activities he pursues.
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 Dr. Kelly R. Everman specializes as an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is a native Ohioan and was raised in the Greater Cincinnati area. After completing his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Louisville, he pursued his formal ophthalmology training at Indiana University where he served as chief resident. He subsequently completed a two year ASOPRS fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Midwest Eye Institute/Interface Aesthetic Surgery Group in Indianapolis, IN. Dr Everman enjoys the diversity of his chosen field with particular interest in eyelid and orbito-facial reconstruction as well as cosmetic facial surgery. His research interests have focused on orbital trauma and Graves/Disease.
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