Breanna N. Aldred, M.D.
Cole N. Rojas, M.D., M.B.A.
Dr. Rojas is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with surgical training in cataracts, oculoplastic surgery, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. He also practices in the area of medical retina, including intravitreal injections and retina laser surgery. Dr. Rojas was born in Beloit, Wisconsin. He studied neuroscience and economics at Stanford University, from which he graduated with honors in 2013. He then completed a 5 year joint MD/MBA program at Stanford University, from which he graduated in 2018. Dr. Rojas completed a general surgery internship at Northwestern University in Chicago in 2019. After his general surgery internship, he matriculated into the ophthalmology residency program at Northwestern University, where he graduated in June of 2022. Dr. Rojas is passionate about providing a wide breadth of eye care for his patients. He offers both standard and premium lens cataract surgery. He also treats retinal diseases including macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy with both intravitreal injection and laser procedures. Additionally, he provides oculoplastics surgery for various eyelid disorders, and he treats glaucoma including offering glaucoma laser and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery options. He is published in the fields of cataract surgery, medical retina, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. When he is not practicing ophthalmology, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, hiking and camping, playing bass guitar, and traveling. Publications 1.) Rojas CN, Fawzi AA, Gill MK. AOSLO imaging in poppers maculopathy shows high resolution loss of central macular cones. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2021 Jul 22;23:101166. doi: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2021.101166. PMID: 34386641; PMCID: PMC8342772. 2.) Vogel K, Rojas CN, Tanna AP, French DD. Variation of iStent Procedure Rates by State in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Clin Ophthalmol. 2022 Feb 22;16:461-464. doi: 10.2147/OPTH.S351589. PMID: 35228793; PMCID: PMC8882025. 3.) Vogel, Kelly, et al. “Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cataract surgeries in the United States.” Clinical Ophthalmology (2022): 1601-1603. 4.) Bryan, John M., Cole N. Rojas, and Rukhsana G. Mirza. “Macular findings expedite accurate diagnosis of MIDD in a young female patient with newly diagnosed diabetes.” American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports 27 (2022): 101578.
Hart B. Moss, M.D.
Dr. Moss is a full-spectrum ophthalmologist with specialized expertise in cataract, corneal, and LASIK surgery. His interests include no-stitch cataract surgery, including premium lens implants, as well as complex and difficult cataract procedures. He performs all varieties of corneal transplants, both full thickness and partial thickness transplants (DALK, DSAEK, DMEK). He also has extra training in refractive surgery, including LASIK and PRK. His practice also includes comprehensive eye exams, diabetic evaluations, pterygium surgery, glaucoma management including lasers and microinvasive glaucoma implants. Dr. Moss was born in Milwaukee, and attended the University of Wisconsin for undergraduate studies and medical school. After an internship at St. Francis hospital in Evanston, he completed his residency at the University of Chapel Hill in North Carolina, where he was elected the Chief Resident during his final year. Following that, he completed a one year cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at the prestigious Baylor Eye Institute in Texas, where he learned the most cutting edge cataract, LASIK, and corneal surgical techniques. Dr. Moss joined Ophthalmology Associates in 2013, where he has worked hard to provide the best possible care to each individual patient. His wife Becky is a veterinarian on the north side of Milwaukee, and they have 3 kids that keep them busy in their free time. He also enjoys playing piano, bicycling, and surfing the frigid waters of Lake Michigan. Education Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 2000 – 2003 Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, 2004 – 2008 Internship: St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL, 2008 – 2009 Residency: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 2009 – 2012 (Chief Resident 2011 – 2012) Fellowship: (Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery) Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2012 – 2013 Board Certification and Licensure State of Wisconsin medicine and surgery – 2013 2011 OKAP score – 98th percentile 2012 American board of Ophthalmology Written qualifying exam – 92nd percentile Professional Societies American Academy of Ophthalmology International Society of Refractive Surgery American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Publications / Research Wang L, Moss, HB, Ventura BV, Padilha H, Hester CC, Koch DD. “Advances in refractive surgery.” Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013 Moss HB, Hamill MB. “Refractive effect of Descemet’s membrane automated endothelial keratoplasty.” Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, 2013 Moss HB, Koch DD. “Cataract surgery in the setting of nanophthalmos.” EyeWorld, 2012. Moss HB, Fowler WC, Schell WA, Perfect JR, Zedek DC. “Dematiaceous fungi mimicking a conjunctival melanoma.” Journal of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2012. Moss HB, Wrzosek J, Cohen KL. “Intraocular lens power adjustments for sulcus placed vs. optic captured IOLs.” Resident’s day research project 2012. Moss HB, Say E, Miller ME, Chavala S. “Ganciclovir-resistant CMV retinitis in a patient with wild-type plasma CMV.” Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 2012 Moss HB, Esquejo-Leon RL, Meredith TA. “Vitreous base avulsion.” Blink image of the month, March 2012. EyeNet Magazine, AAO. Moss HB, Meyer JJ, Cohen KL. “Anterior chamber depth pre and post cycloplegia.” Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, 2012. Moss, HB, Kon Jara VA, Slakter JS, Brucker AJ, Rabb MF, Landers MB. “Clinical features of unilateral hemorrhagic retinopathy: a new retinal entity?” Presented at ARVO, 2012 Moss HB, Sines DT, Blatt J, Proia AD, Dutton JDD. “Epithelioid hemangioma responsive to oral propranolol.” Journal of Ophthalmic and Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, 2011. Meyer JJ, Moss HB, Cohen KL. “Astigmatism following 2 IOL injection techniques: wound-assisted vs. wound-directed.” Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, 2011. * Awarded one of 2 posters of interest, intraocular surgery category, out of 130 posters Moss HB. “Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis.” Quest of the week, ORBIS website, 2010. Moss HB. “Best Disease.” EyeWiki website, AAO, 2010 Aschbrenner MW, Moss HB, Cohen, KL, Baca RL. “Cycloplegic anterior chamber depth measurements using anterior segment optic coherence tomography.” Presented at ARVO 2009. Honors & Awards Selected as chief resident at University of North Carolina for 2011 – 2012 Recieved University of North Carolina department of ophthalmology resident research award 2011 Named to Dean’s list 5 semesters and graduated with honors Listed in “America’s Top Ophthalmologists” 2015 Voted as best eye care provider in Milwaukee 2020 by Milwaukee Journal Listed as a “top doctor” by Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2018 Listed in Milwaukee Magazines top doctors 2020 Other Languages Spanish – limited conversational / medical
Charles D. McCanna, M.D.
Dr. Charles McCanna’s medical interests include cataract surgery, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and comprehensive eye care. He provides a complete range of eye care services from medical to laser to surgical interventions. Dr. McCanna was raised in Madison, Wisconsin and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin in Biology and French. Following this, he moved to New York City and taught high school biology in the Bronx. He prides himself on helping patients understand their disease processes and creating treatment plans that optimize the desires of every patient. He received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and went on to complete his internship at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. McCanna completed his Ophthalmology Residency at the State University of New York – Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He served as Chief Resident his senior year and received the Ophthalmology Resident of the Year Award at Kings County Hospital. During his final year of residency, he received the E. Clifford Lazzaro Resident Educator of the Year Award. In October of 2019, he became board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. McCanna is also a current member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. McCanna is ecstatic to be practicing in his home state of Wisconsin. He comes from a long line of ophthalmologists – his father and grandfather practiced ophthalmology in the state. His uncle continues to practice in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He feels honored to serve the Milwaukee community and strives to provide patient-centered, informative care to all. When not in clinic or the operating room, Dr. McCanna enjoys running, cycling, cross-country skiing, travel, playing guitar, and spending time with his wife and three children.
Mark D. Larson, M.D.
Dr. Mark Larson is a fellowship trained glaucoma specialist and comprehensive ophthalmologist. His professional interests include standard and premium cataract surgery, the clinical treatment of glaucoma, with a special interest in the surgical management of glaucoma. His clinical practice also includes comprehensive eye exams, glaucoma laser treatment, and diabetic evaluations. He prides himself on educating patients about their disease processes and treatment options so they can be actively involved in their own care. Dr. Larson sees patients at all Ophthalmology Associates, S.C. Locations, including Cudahy, New Berlin, and Greenfield. He is currently accepting new patients, and looks forward to working alongside the team to provide a high standard of care for all patients. Dr. Larson has recent publications in the Asian and Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology, as well as the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. When not serving patients, Dr. Larson enjoys spending time with his family, jogging, and watching football and basketball. Hospital/Surgery Center Affiliations Eye Surgery Center of Wisconsin Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center Education Undergraduate Creighton University- Chemistry Medical School Sanford School of Medicine at University of South Dakota Internship Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals- St. Joseph Hospital Fellowship Minnesota Eye Consultants Professional Organizations American Academy of Ophthalmology American Glaucoma Society
Glenn E. Graves, M.D.
EDUCATION College– Cornell University, College of Engineering, Utica, NewYork, 1974-1978, B.S., Chemical Engineering – The New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA, 1979-1981 Medical School-State University of New York at Stony Brook,1981-1985 Internship Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY, Department of Medicine Internal Medicine, 1985-1986 ResidencyMedical College of Wisconsin, The Eye Institute, 1986-1989 FellowshipMedical College of Wisconsin, The Eye Institute, 1989-1990 BOARD CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE NBME Diplomate 1986 State of WI Medicine & Surgery, 1986-Present OKAP 97th Percentile 1989 Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology -1990 State of New York Medicine & Surgery, 1991 TEACHING POSITIONS · Medical College of Wisconsin, The Eye Institute, Instructor- Department of Ophthalmology, 1989-1990 · Veterans Administration Medical Center, Consultant in Ophthalmology – Attending Surgeon, 1989-1990 · Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Attending Surgeon,1989-1990 · Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, Attending Surgeon, Department of Ophthalmology, 1990-1992 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES American Academy of Ophthalmology Milwaukee Ophthalmological Society Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, (ARVO) Milwaukee County Medical Society 1988-1990 Monroe County Medical Society PRESENTATIONS · Glaucoma Survey, Current Practice Management, 1988 · Combined Phacoemulsification and Trabeculectomy: Results of a Retrospective, Review 1989 · ARVO: Ab Interno Sclerostomy with a High Powered Argon Laser 1990 · Rochester Academy of Medicine: Ab Interno Sclerostomy, 1991 HONORS AND AWARDS · New York State Regents Scholarship, 1974-1978 · Captain, Cornell University Tennis Team, 1977 · New York State Regents Optometry Scholarship, 1979 · Klein Award – First in Optometry Class, 1980 · National Dean’s List, 1980 · Bausch and Lomb Scholarship, 1980 · Award of Outstanding Achievement in Pharmacology, 1983 · Alpha Omega Alpha, 1985 · Jack Copeland Award for Outstanding Presentation at Resident Alumni Meeting, 1988 · Chief Resident, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1989 LANGUAGE Fluent in Spanish
Thomas V.P. Alpren, M.D.
PROFESSIONAL Dr. Alpren has been in private practice since 1978 EDUCATION College:Amherst College, Amherst, MA 1963-1967, B.A. Medical School:Tufts Medical School, Boston, MA 1967-1971, M.D. Service:United States Indian Health Service,1972-1974 Internship:San Francisco General Hospital,1971-1972, Surgical Residency:Medical College of Wisconsin,The Eye Institute, 1974-1977 Fellowship:Cornea – External Disease, Medical College of Wisconsin – The Eye Institute, 1977- June, 1978 BOARD CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology – 1978 OKAP – 99th Percentile, 1978 State of WI Medicine & Surgery, 1981-Present TEACHING POSITIONS Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Wisconsin, The Eye Institute Veterans Administration Medical Center, Consultant in Ophthalmology, Attending Surgeon 1982-1989 PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Framingham Eye Associates, Framingham, MA, 1978-1981 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES American Academy of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology Research Interest Group for Refractive Surgery American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmology Milwaukee Ophthalmologic Society International Society of Refractive Keratoplasty PUBLICATIONS Cryotherapy for Experimental Pseudomonas Keratitis – Archives of Ophthalmology, April 1979 – Trifluridine in Resistant Human Herpetic Keratitis – Archives of Ophthalmology, October 1978 Pathogenesis of Experimental Pseudomonas Keratitis in the Guinea Pig: Bacteriologic, Clinical and Microscopic Observations – Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, November 1978 HONORS AND AWARDS Dr. Alpren was recognized as one of the top physicians in his specialty of Ophthalmology by fellow physicians and the Milwaukee Magazine – Milwaukee Magazine Dr. Alpren is 1 of only 20 physicians who have had the honor of receiving The Golden Sneaker Award through St. Luke’s Medical Center in recognition of Personalized Care and Service for his patients – May, 1996. Graduated cum laude Amherst College Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, St. Luke’s Medical Center