Val Zudans MD

Cataract Related, Refractive Surgery, Retinal Disease

Surgeon, CEO: Zudans Eye Vero Beach, Micco, Okeechobee, FL

1910 82nd AvenueSuite 104Vero Beach, FL 32966
Phone+1 772-212-1562
Fax+1 772-318-4231

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Summary

Dr. Val Zudans is an ophthalmologist based in Vero Beach, Micco, Okeechobee, Florida, specializing in cataract-related and refractive surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1998 and finished his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in 2002. He currently serves as CEO at Zudans Eye. Additionally, he is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Florida State University College of Medicine. Dr. Zudans has a background in cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology. He has been published in the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1999 - 2002
University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1998

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Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2002 - 2028
DE State Medical License 1998 - 1999
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Board Certified American Board of Ophthalmology, 2004, 2014, 2024
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification ManagementPlus, ManagementPlus, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EMA, Modernizing Medicine, Inc., 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

13 citations
Comparison of prediction error: labeled versus unlabeled intraocular lens manufacturing tolerance.
J. Valdis Zudans, Neel R. Desai, William Trattler
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2012-03-01

Journal Articles

Comparison of prediction error: Labeled versus unlabeled intraocular lens manufacturing tolerance
J. Valdis Zudans MD , Neel R. Desai MD , William B. Trattler MD, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 3/2012

Press Mentions

Indian River Medical Center Cleveland Clinic Officials Discuss Priorities, Patient CareMarch 14th, 2019
Indian River Medical Center Leaders Seeking Takeover by Cash-Rich Health Care SystemAugust 17th, 2017
Guest column: Create a patient-centered systemApril 17th, 2017