W. Scott Lohner, M.D.

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WHO IS W. SCOTT LOHNER, M.D.?

W. Scott Lohner, M.D. is a Board Certified Diplomat of American Board of Ophthalmology. He brings decades of experience in comprehensive eye care and refractive surgery. He completed his medical degree at the University of Utah School of Medicine, followed by internship and residency training at the University of Utah and Tulane University.


Since 1998, Dr. Lohner has performed LASIK and other advanced refractive procedures, holding certifications in numerous surgical technologies including VISX, Intralase, and phakic IOL implantation. Outside of medicine, Dr. Lohner enjoys composing music, playing piano and saxophone, and staying active through golf, skiing, basketball, and tennis. We are honored to have him join our team and look forward to the care and expertise he will provide to our patients.

W. Scott Lohner, M.D.

Personal Information


NAME: W. Scott Lohner, M.D.


BUSINESS ADDRESSES:

8564 E County Road 466
The Villages, FL 32162


BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (352) 605-7034

  • Education

    PRE-MEDICAL:

    Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, B.S. Pre-Med / Zoology (1984-1989)

    • Presidential Scholarship
    • Magna Cum Laude / Valedictory Speaker
    • Golden Key National Honor Society
    • BYU Golf Team

    MEDICAL SCHOOL:

    University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, M.D.  (1990-1994)

    • Honors – Ophthalmology Research 759
    • Honors – Ophthalmology 761
    • Honors – Obstetrics & Gynecology Research 708
    • Honors – Diagnostic Radiology 706
    • Honors – Family Practice Preceptor Evaluation

    INTERNSHIP:

    Medicine / Ophthalmology

    University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals

    Salt Lake City, Utah – Certificate (1995)


    RESIDENCY:

    Ophthalmology

    Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals / Accredited

    New Orleans, LA – Certificate (1995-1998)

    Outstanding Clinical Research – O’Brien Professorship (1996)


    FELLOWSHIPS:

    Research Assistant in Chemistry

    Research Associates of Point Loma College

    Point Loma College

    San Diego, California   6/76 - 9/76, 6/77 - 9/77

    Research Assistant in Ophthalmology

    University of Southern California

    School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology

    Estelle Doheny Eye Foundation

    Los Angeles, California   3/82 - 7/82

    Clinical Fellow

    Vitreo-Retinal Diseases and Surgery

    Devers Eye Clinic

    Good Samaritan Hospital & Medical Center

    Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Institute

    Portland, Oregon   7/86 - 1/88


  • Refractive Surgery Experience

    Performing LASIK since 1998


    Surgical Correction of the Spherical and Aspherical Cornea

    • Miles Friedlander, M.D., F.A.C.S.
    • Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 1996

    VISX Laser Certification

    • UCSF / Richard L. Abbot, M.D.
    • San Francisco, California 1998

    C-LASIK Certification / Lamellar Surgery

    • Stephen G. Slade, M.D.
    • Costa Mesa, California 1998

    CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS

    • Certified in Custom Treatments using LadarVision / Visx Laser
    • Certified in Conductive Keratoplasty.
    • Certified in Verisyse Phakic IOL implantation.
    • Trained in Visian Star Phakic IOL implantation.
    • Certified in Intralase Lasik Procedure.

  • Professional Organizations / Associations

    • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
    • Utah Ophthalmology Society
    • Utah Medical Society
    • Utah County Medical Society
    • Golden Key National Honor Society

  • Professional and Community Assignments

    • Diplomat American Board of Ophthalmology
    • Past President – Utah County Medical Society
    • Chartered Organization Rep Scouts – Provo, Cascade District

  • Humanitarian Service

    Madagascar / Cataract Surgery, Education, Supplies Delivered

    • Summer 2007
    • Sponsor:  Lion's Club

    Morocco / Cataract Surgery, Supplies Delivered

    • Spring 2008
    • Sponsor:  Share a Smile Foundation

    Philippines San Pablo / Mission President

    • July 2022 - July 2023

  • Hobbies / Interests

    • Music Composition / Arrangements
    • Piano / Saxophone
    • Golf / Skiing / Basketball / Tennis
    • Computers / Travel

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