Dr. Andrew Blatt, M.D., M.A.
Dr. Blatt is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Washington University School of Medicine. A graduate of Duke University, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Chemistry and French. He earned both a Master's and Medical Degree from Washington University School of Medicine. The subject for his Master's degree was the effectiveness of oral acyclovir in preventing recurrent herpes keratitis.
Following an internship year at Emory University, he completed a residency in Ophthalmology at Barnes Hospital at Washington University School of Medicine. He then completed a Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus fellowship at New England Medical Center at Tufts University School of Medicine. He returned home to practice ophthalmology in St. Louis since 1997.
Since completion of his training, Dr. Blatt has remained committed to teaching medical students and residents. He has taught eye examination skills to Washington University medical students. He has also participated monthly as an attending physician in the Barnes-Jewish Eye Clinic since 1997 and starting in 2007 has been supervising ophthalmology residents in the practice ophthalmology surgery lab. He was awarded ophthalmology teacher of the year clinical faculty in 1999. He also has optometry students rotate through his office as well as observe him in the operating room to learn pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus skills. He also presents lectures locally to the St. Louis Optometric Society as well as at the Association of Technical Personnel and Ophthalmology at the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Blatt also remains active in the community. He was a volunteer ophthalmologist at the Missouri School for the Blind 1997-2007. He was recently elected to serve on the Board for the Lighthouse for the Blind in St. Louis (2007). An associate member of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, he is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a member of the St. Louis Ophthalmological Society, Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Missouri State Medical Association, St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society, and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Blatt enjoys his affiliation with Washington University and looks forward to many additional years of teaching residents and students in the future.
Dr. Blatt was one of a team of eye doctors who went to Haiti in May 2010 as part of the Northwest Haiti Christian Mission Group. Click to see his lecture slides and photos of his experience as a Haiti volunteer. (Note: it is a large file and may take a moment to load in your browser.)
Mavis Bulger, O.D.
Dr. Bulger graduated from the University of Missouri-Springfield with a bachelor of science in cell and molecular biology and a minor in chemistry. She was accepted into the school of optometry at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. During her training she was recognized for two-award winning research papers on contact lenses and corneal ulcers. She earned her doctorate of Optometry in May, 2009 after completing a comprehensive externship program, which included a pediatric specialty. After graduating with honors, Dr. Bulger continues to reside in St. Louis and most recently has become a new mother. She is a member of St. Louis Optometric Society and The American Optometric Society.
Rose Struckhoff C.O.A.
Office Manager, Surgical Assistant and Coordinator
Rose Struckhoff, COA is a native of St. Louis and has worked in the Ophthalmic field for the past 25 years. In May of 2001 her career evolved when she started with Dr. Andrew Blatt. Her new occupation included working not only as a clinical ophthalmic technician but also as a surgical assistant, coordinator and office manager. She is also a member of ATPO (Association of Technical Personnel in Ophthalmology) and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives. She has enjoyed organizing ATPO and other Ophthamic meetings and having the opportunities to learn from and educate other Ophthalmic professionals.
Bridget Nichols - ABOC Certified Optician
Bridget is a native of St. Louis and joined St. Louis Eye Care Specialists, LLC in September, 2010 Bridget has over a decade of Pediatric Optical Experience.
Laura Reiner C.O.A. (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant)
Office Assistant and Insurance and Billing Coordinator
Laura is a native of St. Louis and has spent the last 8 years at St. Louis Eye Care Specialists, LLC. Laura achieved Certification in December of 2008. Laura is happy to help patients with insurance issues.
Dana Gastreich C.O.A. (Certified Ophthalmic Assistant)
Dana is a native of St. Louis and has worked in the Ophthalmic field since March of 2000. Dana has worked at St. Louis Eye Care Specialists, LLC since December of 2004. Dana achieved Certification in April 2008.
Erin Simon - Receptionist
Erin is a native of Washington, Missouri and has worked at St. Louis Eye Care Specialists, LLC since May of 2007.
Alee Avery - Receptionist
Alee is a native of St. Louis and currently works part time at St. Louis Eye Care Specialists, LLC while attending The University of Missouri St. Louis.
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