Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Sunday: Closed
At Atlantic Eye Institute in Jacksonville, our professional eye care staff will be happy to assist you with your vision needs. We have treatment options available for all stages of life. Whether you are interested in making an appointment with a LASIK surgeon, have cataracts, need an annual eye exam, or just need glasses, we can help.
Atlantic Eye Institute brings a depth of subspecialty training to the St. Augustine community that goes well beyond what most local eye care practices offer. The physicians at this location hold fellowship-level credentials earned at some of the country’s leading medical institutions, with specialized expertise across refractive surgery, cornea, and optometry.
Dr. Diaz graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of South Florida and earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She completed both her internship in internal medicine and her ophthalmology residency at the University of Florida in Jacksonville, where she also served as Chief Resident of Ophthalmology. Her research during training covered complex cataract cases, wound healing during LASIK, and custom refractive surgery outcomes, work she has presented at national conferences including the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. She is an active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Pabon graduated Summa Cum Laude at the undergraduate level, earned her MD at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine graduating at the top of her class, and completed her residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. She went on to complete a corneal fellowship under Dr. Francis Price, Jr., at the Price Vision Group, one of the most respected corneal surgery programs in the country. Her surgical expertise includes cataract surgery, refractive surgery, glaucoma management including minimally invasive procedures such as the OMNI technique, and retinal disorders. She is also fluent in English and Spanish, making care more accessible for Spanish-speaking patients in the St. Augustine area.
Dr. Callegari has been with Atlantic Eye Institute since 2014, bringing over a decade of continuity to the practice’s St. Augustine patients. The FAAO designation reflects a higher standard of clinical competence and professional achievement beyond standard board certification. Her clinical focus includes dry eye disease and complex contact lens fittings for patients with keratoconus, high astigmatic errors, and corneal disorders. She completed ocular disease internships at the VA Bay Pines Medical Hospital in addition to specialized cataract and pediatric clinics.
Dr. Russell is a Florida Board Certified Optometrist and a Florida native, providing comprehensive eye care for patients across all stages of life at the St. Augustine location.
If you’re looking for expert eye care in Jacksonville, look no further than Atlantic Eye Institute. Our experienced eye doctors combine advanced technology with compassionate care to ensure your eye health and vision are the best they can be.
Stay on top of your eye care needs when you schedule an appointment at Atlantic Eye Institute in Jacksonville, FL, today!
