Meet Kellogg’s refractive surgery physicians and technicians
You can count on our physicians and technicians to answer all of your questions and to give you a clear-cut assessment as to whether refractive surgery is a good option for you. Be assured that you will be treated by a physician with experience and specialty training.
Refractive Surgery Physicians
Theresa M. Cooney M.D.
B.S., Fairfield University, 1993
M.D., Ohio State University, 1997
Residency
Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan, 2001
Cornea Fellowship
Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan, 2002
Dr. Cooney sees patients in Milford
Christopher T. Hood, M.D.
M.D., University of Michigan, 2006
Residency
Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 2010
Cornea Fellowship
Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan, 2011
Dr. Hood sees patients in Ann Arbor
Shahzad I. Mian, M.D.
B.S., Emory University, 1991
M.D., Emory University, 1996
Residency
Wills Eye Hospital, 2000
Cornea Fellowship
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard University, 2002
Dr. Mian sees patients in Ann Arbor, Brighton and Canton
Roni M. Shtein, M.D.
Sc.B., Brown University, 1997
M.D., Brown University, 2001
Residency
Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan, 2005
Cornea Fellowship
Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan, 2006
Dr. Shtein sees patients in Ann Arbor
H. Kaz Soong, M.D.
B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1971
M.S., Cornell University, 1974
M.D., Columbia University, 1978
Residency
Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins University, 1982
Cornea Fellowship
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard University, 1984
Dr. Soong sees patients in Ann Arbor
Alan Sugar, M.D.
B.A., University of Michigan, 1967
M.D., University of Michigan, 1969
Residency
Washington University 1974
Cornea Fellowship
University of Florida 1975
M.S., University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1988
Dr. Sugar sees patients in Ann Arbor
Maria A. Woodward, M.D.
B.S., Yale University, 1999
M.D. Columbia University, 2004
Residency - Emory University, 2008
Cornea Fellowship -
Emory University, 2009
Dr. Woodward sees patients in Ann Arbor
Ophthalmic Technicians
Catherine M. Huebner, B.S., C.O.A.
734-615-5274
cathhueb@umich.edu
Catherine is the lead ophthalmic technician in the Refractive Surgery Service where she has been a member since 2004. She handles evaluations and provides surgical assistance and post-operative care. She also assists faculty at seminars on LASIK and other refractive surgeries.
Catherine has earned her C.O.A. (certified ophthalmic assistant) certification through JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology).
Prior to joining Kellogg, Catherine worked as a special education teacher with Lutheran Special Education Ministries. She attended the Franciscan University of Steubenville (Ohio) and graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education/Special Education. She moved to the U.S. to attend college after growing up in Mexico and Venezuela. Catherine is fluent in Spanish.
Jackie Kurish, C.O.A.
734-936-8671
wkyjky@umich.edu
Jackie joined the Refractive Surgery Service as an ophthalmic technician in 2005. She is responsible for scheduling, screenings, surgical assistance, and post-operative visits. She also responds to patients who call in with questions about surgery.
Before making the move to the Refractive Surgery Service, Jackie worked as a technician in Kellogg’s Canton and Livonia offices. She joined Kellogg in 1998 as an outpatient office assistant and then began attending the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology (DIO) in hopes of becoming an ophthalmic technician. After graduating from the DIO, Jackie earned her C.O.A. (certified ophthalmic assistant) certification through JCAHPO (Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology).
