Claus M. Fichte, M.D.
Medical Director

Dr. Fichte is well known as one of the country's leading surgeons in both cataract and refractive surgery. As a clinical investigator, he has been instrumental in the introduction of many new and improved techniques in ophthalmology.

At present, he is closely involved with the new multifocal intraocular lens implant, a "no-stitch" surgical technique and the use of laser to correct eye problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

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Michael J. Endl, M.D.

Dr. Endl is a native of Western New York. His desire to return to Western New York and practice state-of-the-art ophthalmology in our community makes Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare the perfect home for him.

He has written chapters in ophthalmology textbooks, presented research at international ophthalmic meetings and received numerous awards for his work.

Dr. Endl graduated Magna Cum Laude with numerous honors from the University of Buffalo medical school, and then went on to specialize in ophthalmology at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. In his fourth year of residency, he was elected chief resident and studied with two of the country's leading experts in eye surgery.

Now partners with Dr. Fichte, he performs the latest techniques in laser eye correction as well as IOL implants to correct refractive errors. Cataract surgery is another of Dr. Endl’s specialties, which he performs over 600 times annually. Other areas of his practice include corneal transplants, glaucoma surgery and diabetic eye care.

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Thomas R. Elmer Jr., M.D.

Dr. Elmer was born and raised right here in Western New York and is a graduate of Canisius High School. He received a double major in Biology and Psychology from the University of Notre Dame and earned his M.D. degree back home at SUNY-Buffalo School of Medicine. Following an internship at Ochsner Medical Foundation in New Orleans, he joined a prestigious residency program at Louisiana State University, where he was elected Chief Resident in Ophthalmology. He then returned to Western New York and completed a Pediatric Ophthalmic Fellowship at SUNY-Buffalo Department of Ophthalmology. After his fellowship, he went on an extended mission tour of Africa, performing a wide variety of complex eye surgeries.

Dr. Elmer’s extensive experience and training in cataract, Lasik, glaucoma and laser surgeries, as well as his specialized pediatric training, allows us to further expand our total eye care services.

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Linda Shenkle, O.D.

Dr. Shenkle received her B.S. in Chemistry from Grove City College in 1985 and her O.D. degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1989.

She has been in practice with Dr. Fichte since 1992 and has extensive experience in post-operative care. She is also skilled in cataract post-operative care and the detection of glaucoma, as well as comprehensive eye exams for the entire family.

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Michael S. Murphy, O.D.

Dr. Murphy received his B.A. degree in pre-med from Canisius College in 1995 and a B.S. and Doctor of Optometry from P.C.O. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Since his arrival in 2000, he has been handling triage patients, prescribing eyeglasses and fitting contact lenses. He handles the pre- and post-operative routine care of cataract and refractive patients, as well as detecting and managing ocular disorders.

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Jason MacLaughlin, O.D.

Dr. MacLaughlin received his B.S. degree in Biochemistry with a math minor from the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh in 1998. He received his degree in Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2002.

He has been affiliated with Fichte Eye Associates since 2003, involved in the care of refractive patients, the treatment and management of ocular disease, family eyecare and contact lenses.

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Lisa Genovese, O.D.

Dr. Genovese graduated with honors from Canisius College with a B.S. in Biology. She furthered her education and received her degree in Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry in 2002, specializing in Refractive Surgery and Sports Vision.

In 2004, Dr. Genovese joined Fichte, Endl & Elmer Eyecare to specialize in pre- and post-surgical care for refractive and cataract surgery. She also manages primary eyecare for the entire family.

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Adrienne M. Manzo, O.D.

Bio coming soon.

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Mark E. Rodman, O.D.

Bio coming soon.

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Associates

Michael D. Mortimer, O.D.
Allegany Eye Associates
130 S. Union St., Ste. 8
Olean, NY 14760
Phone: 716-372-8642
Fax: 716-372-8646

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Michael S. Murphy
Clarence Eyecare
8450 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 631-6102
www.clarenceeyecare.com

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Dr. David Bartels
Clarence Eyecare
8450 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: 716-631-6102
www.clarenceeyecare.com

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Dr. David Bartels
Vision Care Center
2126 Niagara Falls Blvd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Phone: 716 693-4606
www.BartelsVisionCare.com

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Advanced Eyecare Center
Jeffrey Calhoun, O.D., F.A.A.O.
5782 Main St.
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 631-9970 telephone
(716) 631-8809 fax
www.visionsource-advancedeyecarecenter.com

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Dr. Jason Mac Laughlin
Sears Optical / McKinley Mall
3701 McKinley Parkway
Blasdell, NY 14075
Phone: 716 821-5712

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Dr. T.J. Schwach
Robert Optical
4003 Harlem Rd
Snyder, NY 14226
Phone: 839-1110
Fax: 839-1178

Best Vision
12469 Olean Rd.
Chaffee, NY 14030
Phone: 496-7454
Fax: 496-7494

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Duane Snyder, O.D.
Linda Shenkle, O.D.
Davison Road Optical
500 Davison Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Phone: 716-434-8063
Fax: 716-434-2845

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Newfane Family Eyecare
2731 Main Street
Newfane, NY 14108
Phone: 716-778-0926
www.wnyeyecare.com
nfe@roadrunner.com

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