Ophthalmology Current Fellows and Alumni

• Undergraduate: Youngstown State University
• Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
• Internship: Western Reserve Health Education/Trumbull Regional Medical Center
• Residency: University of Missouri - Columbia

Bio: After spending most of her formative years in Arcadia, CA, Vaishnavi traded the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley for the rolling hills of the Ohio and now the Missouri River Valley. Along the way, she is excited to have brought her classical piano, contemporary dance, and amateur vocal talents to a varied audience. Her memorable venues include the Rose Parade, the University of Daytona Arena, and the Grand Ballroom at NEOMED. When she is not performing music or practicing medicine, she enjoys collecting random trivia facts and concocting chocolate treats.

• Undergraduate: University of Iowa
• Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine
• Internship: University of Missouri - Columbia
• Residency: University of Missouri - Columbia

Bio: Max was born in Arlington, Texas where he lived for only 6 days before moving to West Des Moines, Iowa. In 2007 Max was a part of the Iowa High School 4A State Champion golf team. In his free time, he still enjoys playing golf, as well as cycling, homebrewing, and hanging out with his dog, Oliver.

• Undergraduate: Oberlin College - Oberlin, Ohio
• Medical School: Case Western Reserve
• Internship: Cleveland Clinic - Cleveland, Ohio
• Residency: University of Minnesota

Bio: Laurence was raised in Saint Paul, MN, and educated in Northeast Ohio. After spending 3 years apart, he is thrilled to be reunited with his wife in Columbia, MO. When he has a free day, he will reliably be looking for a way to spend it outdoors, on a bike, on a trail, or paddling in a boat. Give him a few days off in a row, and he will jet-set to visit one of his three brothers, or his parents who are spread across the country. At home, he is enjoying learning to cook and meal-prep for his busy two-physician household.