Herzig Eye Institute Partners with Dr. Kashif Baig and Expands into Ottawa Market

Grand opening, ribbon-cutting, and media availability to take place on January 28

OTTAWA and TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2020 /CNW/ - Toronto-based Herzig Eye Institute (HEI), a pioneer and North American leader in advanced laser vision correction and cataract surgery, is expanding into the Ottawa market and is partnering with distinguished cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon, Dr. Kashif Baig, who will serve as Medical Director.

"Twenty-five years ago, Dr. Herzig and I founded Herzig Eye Institute with a clear commitment: to provide exceptional clinical results in refractive cataract and laser vision correction and to dramatically improve quality of life through better vision-all in a comfortable, state-of-the art environment with world-class surgeons," said Cherry Tabb, Co-Founder and CEO.  "We were attracted to the Ottawa market because of its year-round active lifestyle and to Dr. Baig, specifically, because of his proven expertise in delivering excellent results. He's ethical, patient-focused and shares our values of providing the highest quality and service to patients."

"I've partnered with Herzig Eye Institute because I have so much professional and personal respect for Dr. Sheldon Herzig; he has always been at the forefront of advanced technologies and is a true innovator in our field.   I share his unwavering passion for excellence and am very excited to lead our team in Ottawa, collaborating with optometrists and referral sources to help patients achieve their vision goals," said Dr. Kashif Baig.   

"From my 40 years of experience performing cataract and laser vision correction, I know how remarkable the results can be for patients," said Dr. Sheldon Herzig, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, HEI.  "It takes highly trained and experienced surgeons to spend time with patients and exercise sound clinical judgment to match the right procedure with the right patient.  Dr. Baig has what it takes to deliver excellent care and we are delighted to partner with him in Ottawa."

The state-of-the-art 10,000 square foot facility is now open and is located at 1730 St. Laurent Blvd, Suite 600.

Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Details

Who:  
Cherry Tabb, Dr. Sheldon Herzig and Dr. Kashif Baig will be joined by Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Hon. David McGuinty MP (Ottawa South)

When:
5:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2020 (remarks and ribbon cutting at 5:25 p.m. sharp)

Where:
1730 St. Laurent Blvd, Suite 600, Ottawa (valet parking)

About the Herzig Eye Institute

The Herzig Eye Institute was founded in 1995, over 200,000 patients from across North America and 23 countries worldwide. With a world-renowned surgical team, precision diagnostics and advanced technologies, HEI specializes in providing a range of procedures that provide patients with potential to live glasses free, all under one roof:  Laser vision Correction (LASIK, PRK, SMILE and Presbyond), Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE), Intraocular Collamer Lens (ICL),  Precision Refractive Cataract Surgery, and innovations for the correction of  presbyopia (the loss of reading vision), and dry eye .

Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Sheldon Herzig, MD, FRCSC is known throughout North America for his specialization in Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Herzig completed his medical and ophthalmology training at the University of Toronto and completed a fellowship in corneal and cataract surgery at the Mary Shiels Eye Hospital in Dallas, Texas. For 40 years he has introduced innovations and new techniques in eye surgery which have led to significant improvements in the safety and outcomes and more rapid recovery of cataract and refractive surgery.

Dr. Kashif Baig serves as Director of the Cornea, Anterior Segment, and Refractive Surgery Fellowship Program at the University of Ottawa Eye Institute, and Founder of Precision Cornea Centre. He lectures extensively around the world.  Dr. Baig and our associates in Ottawa can serve patients in both official languages. 

Co-Founder Cherry Tabb is a recipient of the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur of the Year award for Innovations.

Twitter: @HerzigEye

SOURCE Herzig Eye Institute