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.

	Theresa M. Cooney M.D. B.S. Fairfield University 1993 M.D. Ohio State University 1997 Residency - University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center 2001 Cornea Fellowship - University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center 2002 Dr. Cooney sees patients in Milford
	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 - University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center 2005 Cornea Fellowship - University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center 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 and 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
Ophthalmic Technicians
	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).
	Catherine M. Huebner, B.S., C.O.A. 734-615-6914 cathhueb@umich.edu Catherine is an ophthalmic technician and has been a member of the Refractive Surgery Service since 2004. She handles scheduling, screenings, surgical assistance, and post-operative visits. She also responds to patients who call with questions about surgery, and she assists faculty at seminars on LASIK and other refractive surgeries. Prior to joining Kellogg, Catherine worked as a special education teacher with Lutheran Special Education Ministries. Before teaching, she worked for two years as a medical assistant at a family practice in Ann Arbor. Catherine 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.
	Alison Murchie, B.A., C.O.A. 734-936-8672 mailto:alisonmu@umich.edu Alison joined the Refractive Surgery Service as an ophthalmic technician in 2007. She is responsible for scheduling, screenings, surgical assistance, and post-operative visits. Prior to joining the Refractive Surgery Service, Alison worked at Oakland Ophthalmic Surgery in Birmingham first as a scribe and later as a technician. She attended Michigan State University and Oakland University, graduating with a degree in journalism.  Alison still enjoys writing and is a free-lance writer for the Milford Times.