Awards & Recognition

Dr. Jay Pepose

2011 Best Poster

Dr. Pepose was presented the best poster certificate at the 2011 annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. His poster was titled 'Improving Near Vision in Emmetropic Presbyopes Using a Small Aperture Corneal Inlay

2011 Patients' Choice

A select few physicians were honored with the prestigious 2011 Patients' Choice Award, and this year they include Dr. Jay Pepose. Only doctors who have received top scores by their patients and pass other quality measures are awarded the Patients' Choice Award. In fact, of the nation's 720,000 active physicians, just 5 percent were accorded this honor in 2011.

2010 Most Compassionate Doctors

Dr. Pepose was recognized as one of America's Most Compassionate Doctors. This award is based on reviews written by hundreds of thousands of patients. While physicians generally receive positive feedback from their patients, only a select few receive praise about the compassion that accompanied their care. In fact, of the nation's 720,000 active physicians, less than 3% were accorded this honor by their patients in 2010.

2011 - America's Top Doctor
Dr. Pepose Named a Castle Connolly America's Top Doctor 2011

Dr. Pepose was selected by his peers to be included America's Top Doctors 2011. Published by Castle Connolly's Medical Ltd., this prestigious publication recognizes the nation's leading medical specialist and sub-specialist throughout the country. Only a small percentage of physicians have earned the recognition of America's Top Doctor, this award indicates that the selected doctors are one of the best in their profession. Dr. Pepose, Medical Director of Pepose Vision Institute, is recognized as a noted specialist in cornea transplants, ocular infectious diseases, external diseases of the eye and laser vision correction.

2010 - Best Doctor
Dr. Pepose Awarded Best Doctors in America 2009-2010

Best Doctors in America is peer reviewed – doctors choosing best doctors. Physicians who are included, are based on the result of an extensive, confidential peer-review process, believing that physicians are the most qualified to evaluate the experience and skill sets of other physicians. They ask "If loved one or you required a doctor in your specialty, to whom would you refer them? The lists are used by clients seeking the best medical care available.

2010 - Top Doctor Award
Dr. Pepose named a Castle Connolly America's Top Doctor 5 years in a row!

Only a small percentage of physicians have earned the prestigious recognition of America's Top Doctor at all. Many, many fewer have earned it five years in a row. This truly indicates that you are one of the best in your profession. Each year this award has been a result of Castle Connolly's rigorous peer nominated, expert reviewed selection process.

2010 - Patient’s Choice
Dr. Jay S. Pepose Receives Prestigious “Patients’ Choice” Award

Dr.Jay S. Pepose, MD, PhD has been honored by his patients for the second year in a row with the “Patients' Choice” Award. Patients provided feedback on issues such as the performance of the doctor, bedside manner, the amount of time the doctor spent with the patient, the courtesy of the doctor’s staff, appropriate follow-up, and their overall opinion of the doctor as a physician. Every month, over 40,000 patients rate the effectiveness of their physicians online at www.vitals.com. Of the nation’s 720,000 active physicians, less than 6 %. were given this coveted honor in 2009.

* The “Patients Choice” award is tabulated by MDx Medical Inc,Lyndhurst, NJ.

2010 - U.S. Millennium Society
Dr. Jay S. Pepose Named charter member of Bausch + Lomb's new Millennium Society

Dr. Jay S. Pepose has been named a charter member of Bausch + Lomb's new Millennium Society. Dr. Pepose is one of twelve U.S. Crystalens surgeons who was honored at the recent national meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery held in Boston.

2009 - Patients' Choice Award
Dr. Pepose Awarded Compassionate Doctor Certification

Dr. Pepose has the distinction of being honored by patients with America’s Most Compassionate Doctor award.. Every year, more than 60,000 patients across the U.S. provide Vitals.com with online reviews about personal experiences with their doctors. Of the 720,000 active physicians, less than 3% were accorded this honor by their patients in 2009.

Dr. Mujtaba Qazi

2011-2012 Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare
Dr. Mujtaba Qazi receives the Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare 2011-2012 (8th Edition)

Dr. Qazi has been recognized as one of the leading healthcare professionals from around the world.

2010 - Best Doctor
Dr. Qazi Awarded Best Doctors in America 2009-2010

Best Doctors in America is peer reviewed – doctors choosing best doctors. Physicians who are included, are based on the result of an extensive, confidential peer-review process, believing that physicians are the most qualified to evaluate the experience and skill sets of other physicians. They ask "If loved one or you required a doctor in your specialty, to whom would you refer them? The lists are used by clients seeking the best medical care available.

2010 - 2012 - Who’s Who in Science and Engineering
Dr. Mujtaba Qazi recognized in Who’s Who in Science and Engineering

Marquis Who's Who, a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc., is the American publisher of a number of directories containing short biographies of influential persons. Who's Who in Science and Engineering. Marquis, "endeavors to profile the leaders of American society; those men and women who are influencing their nation's development. The book contains the biographies of approximately 40,000 men and women leading today’s scientific and technological revolution and featuring personal and career histories, education, achievements and memberships.

2010 - Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare
Mujtaba A. Qazi, M.D. Recognized in Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare

“Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare distinguishes Dr. Qazi as one of the leaders in today’s Healthcare community . This publication, Marquis Who’s Who, features the most accomplished healthcare and medical professionals in the nation.

Dr. Nancy Holekamp

2011 - Secretariat Award

The secretariat award is given in honor of extraordinary service to the Academy of Ophthalmology.

2011 - America's Top Doctor

Dr. Holekamp was selected by his peers to be included America's Top Doctors 2011. Published by Castle Connolly's Medical Ltd., this prestigious publication recognizes the nation's leading medical specialist and sub-specialist throughout the country. Only a small percentage of physicians have earned the recognition of America's Top Doctor, this award indicates that the selected doctors are one of the best in their profession.

2010 - Fifteen-Year Clinical Faculty Award, Washington University
2007 - American Academy of Ophthalmology Senior Honor Award
2007 - American Academy of Ophthalmology Secretariat Award
2003 - Macula Society Research Grant, $10,000