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Local Eye Surgeon Awarded One of Country’s Top Ophthalmologists… By Consumers’ Research

Issue 44.16

Dr. Marcos Reyes of Dixie Ophthalmic Specialists at Zion Eye Institute was recently awarded recognition as one of America’s Top Ophthalmologists for 2016.  Consumers’ Research Council of America, a Washington, D.C. based research organization, compiles a list of Top Doctors in each specialty throughout the United States by utilizing a point value system. This method allows a point value for criteria they deem valuable in determining top ophthalmologists.  The point value system takes into consideration things like experience, education, publication of articles or profession related books/chapters and association with professional organizations. Consumers’ Research Council of America does not accept fees, donations, sponsorships, or advertising from any individuals, professionals, corporations or associations. This policy ensures an unbiased selection for the lists of America’s Top Doctors.

Dr. Reyes is an expert in glaucoma, cataract and refractive surgery.  He is currently employed at Dixie Ophthalmic Specialists at Zion Eye Institute.  He is also an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Utah’s Moran Eye Center.  Dr. Reyes received the Joe R McFarlane Jr. Award in Ethics for Compassion, Fairness, Justice, and Integrity in 2009. He was an Assistant Professor of the University of Missouri’s Mason Eye Center from 2010-2015 before relocating to southern Utah. He has written numerous book chapters and articles regarding glaucoma and glaucoma/cataract surgery.

Dixie Ophthalmic Specialists is proud to announce that Dr. Reyes is their second recipient of this award.   Dr. Jason Ahee also received the award in 2009.  Being a multi-specialty group of doctors, they offer a complete range of services for all of your eye care needs  They have 4 convenient locations in St. George, Santa Clara, Cedar City and Mesquite.  They also offer a state-of-the-art, in-house surgery center, specializing in cataracts, LASIK, cornea, glaucoma, retinal, pediatric, and eyelid surgery.

For more information, call (435) 656-2020 or toll free at (800) 841-2020.  Or visit our website at www.dixieos.com.

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