Credentials

Education

•     B.A., Northwestern University
•     Graduate Studies, Warnborough College,Oxford, U.K.
•     Doctor of Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School
•     Residency in Ophthalmology, University of Minnesota School of Medicine
•     Fellowship in Refractive Surgery, Emory University
•     Certified FDA instructor and mentor for VISX, INC.
•     Certified physician instructor for LADARVision

Professional Societies

•     Board Certified, American Board of Ophthalmology
•     Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
•     International Society of Refractive Surgery
•     American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
•     Broward County Ophthalmology Society, Past President

Personal

Dr. Gailitis has done charitable work in Eastern Europe and has served as visiting professor on project ORBIS teaching doctors internationally. He lives in Fort Lauderdale with his wife Sonia and children Dane, Marissa and Peter. Dr. Gailitis enjoys excellent vision after his own LASIK procedure.