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Southwestern Eye expands practice in Anthem

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Foothills Focus Executive Editor

Ophthalmologist Dr. Charles Schaffer has worked in Anthem for about eight years. He has something to celebrate, however.

He recently opened the doors to a new office at 3654 W. Anthem Way, Suite B114.

Schaffer has been with Southwestern Eye Center for about a year and a half, but it was time to expand his practice. The building is about six times larger than the former office on North Venture Drive East.

“The office was just too small,” he said. “When I started up here, I did not know how busy we would be. Now we have an optometrist and an optical shop.”

The optometrist is Dr. Cody Frank, who provides comprehensive medical and refractive eye care with a special interest in managing glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and pre- and post- operative care. He has extensive training in contact lens fittings, low-vision rehabilitation and pediatric care.

Raised in Aroostook County, Maine, Frank earned a bachelor’s degree in medical biology from the University of New England, graduating magna cum laude. He worked in eye care for two years before pursuing his professional degree at Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry, graduating as a Doctor of Optometry with honors of clinical excellence in primary care optometry and low vision rehabilitation.

As for Schaffer, he stays up to date on advancements in ophthalmology

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“I recognize that my patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in me and my team,” he said. “That is just one reason why I value each and every patient relationship.”

Schaffer graduated summa cum laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, prior to completing his medical degree at the Albany Medical College in New York, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He is one of a select group of eye physicians that has also completed a residency in internal medicine, providing a firm background in the medical conditions underlying many eye disorders.

A veteran of the uniformed services, Schaffer began practicing ophthalmology in the Valley in 1994. He focuses on comprehensive ophthalmology, with an emphasis on premium cataract surgery.

“We have the full gamut of surgical procedures, like cataracts, eye lid surgery, macular degeneration treatment as needed with the home base being the Anthem office,” said Schaffer, who works out of the Sun City West office, too. “We send people into the city as needed.”