Dr. Neil Macali, Optometrist
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Dr. Neil Macali is a graduate of the University of Houston and has been in private practice since 1990. He specializes in hard to fit contacts lens cases, Orthokeratology, dry eye treatment and glaucoma treatment. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Florida Optometric Association, the Central Florida Optometric Association and the Winter Garden Rotary Club. While serving in the above organizations, Dr. Macali has been the past president and board member of both the Winter Garden Rotary Club and the Central Florida Optometric Association. He was also on the Executive Board of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce
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Dr. Anthony Huynh, Optometrist
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Dr. Anthony Huynh is a native of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He attended The University of Western Ontario, where he received his B.S. in Medical Sciences. In search of warmer climes, he came to Fort Lauderdale, FL where he attended Nova Southeastern University for optometry. Following graduation in 2012, Dr. Huynh completed his Low Vision Rehabilitation Residency in Houston, TX and went on to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. His study on the Use of E-readers and Tablets for the Visually Impaired was presented in Seattle at the American Academy of Optometry, as well as the Asia Pacific Council in Optometry in Korea. He is currently working on becoming a Diplomate, which is a highest distinction a doctor can receive in the field of optometry. In his free time, Dr. Huynh likes to stay in shape, watch movies (especially Marvel superheroes), and come up with wacky smoothie recipes, which he enjoys with baby Ava.
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Dr. Cathy Borgeson, Optometrist
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Dr. Cathy Borgeson graduated from Christopher Newport University with a major in biology cum laude before going to Pennsylvania College of Optometry. During optometry school, she rotated through several clinics gaining experience in ocular disease, specialty contact lenses, geriatrics, and dry eye. She continued on to complete a residency at the James A. Haley VA in Primary Care/Brain Injury Rehabilitation. Currently, she is a member of the Florida Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. Some of her hobbies outside of work include bike riding, volunteering, baking, and doing crafts. She enjoys living in Florida close to all of her family.
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Dr. Laura Purdue, Optometrist
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Dr. Laura Purdue relocated to the Orlando area from Dallas, TX. After growing up in North Dakota, she received her B.S. in Biology from the University of Minnesota. She then went on to complete her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. While in optometry school, Dr. Purdue completed rotations focusing on ocular disease and specialty contact lens fitting. She is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Florida Optometric Association, and the Junior League of Greater Orlando. In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis, cooking, and walking her Chocolate Lab. Dr. Purdue and her husband, Chris, are looking forward to making Orlando their home.
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Jerome Vernet, Office Manager
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Jerome has been our Office Manager for over 15 years with a career history in the Optical Industry over 20 years.
Originally from Paris, France; Jerome is fluent in both English and French. In addition to his daily duties as the Office Manager, he enjoys helping our patients in styling them with the many eye glass choices we offer here at Macali Eye Clinic.In his spare time, Jerome enjoys cooking, entertaining, traveling, art & antique collecting. |
Josué Rosario, Operations Manager
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Josué began his career at Macali Eye Clinic in 2002 as a part-time employee. While pursuing a degree in Sports Management, he decided to change his focus and pursue a career in optical.
Passionate about the optical industry, he loves to recruit and cross-training the team staff at Macali. With over 10 years of experience in management, Josué is in charge of the operations at our office and is currently back in school pursuing a BIM degree from Seminole State College. The 3rd of 7 siblings; Josué along with his loving wife, Anaiz, have 4 children themselves. During his spare time, he attends his daughters recitals and volunteers with his local church. |
Joycelyn Zahir, Front Desk Receptionist
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Joycelyn has been our front desk receptionist since 2012, bringing over 20 years of customer service experience and support. She is one of the smiling faces you will meet at our office, who enjoys interacting with patients, making appointments that work best with our patient's schedule and answering any insurance or billing questions.
In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her husband and daughter. |
Scott Wells, Insurance Specialist
Daniel Serrano, Optometric Techician
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Daniel has been in the optical industry since 2012. He started as a lab technician making the lenses. He started with our office in November 2016.
He was born in Bronx, New York, but moved to Florida in the Orlando area back in 2002. Daniel is passionate about sports and spending time with his wife and two children. |
Joel Jordan, Lab Manager
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Joel was born and raised here in Orlando, FL; which has made him a true Magic and Orlando City fan!
He has been with our office since 2013 and is currently pursuing an opticianry apprenticeship. During this time he has honed his skills as an optometric technician expanding his knowledge in the advancement of lens technology to better meet our patient's visual needs. Joel also recently spent 9 years as a local student pastor and was constantly involved in serving the Community of Winter Garden. Now in his free time, Joel and his wife Sarah are assisting with planting Elevation Church here in Orlando. |
Sebastian Villegas, Optometric Technician
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Sebastian began his career with us in January 2017, bringing with him over 9 years experience in the customer service industry and international guest services. A recent graduate from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management; Sebastian is passionate in delivering exceptional customer service and an enthusiastic team-leader and member.
Sebastian is originally from and educated in Colombia, and is fluent in both Spanish and English. |
London Davidson, Optometric Technician
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London is a Florida native and returned to the Winter Garden area from Northern California in March 2017, when she began her career here at Macali Eye Clinic.
While currently a student UCF, studying business and marketing; London enjoys, travel, writing music and spending time with her family and friends. . |
Carlos Campos, Optometric Technician
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Carlos joined the Macali team in 2017, finding his new profession on land, where he had previously worked for Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line for over 6 years. He has had the opportunity to travel over the world expanding his extensive experience in customer service in different cultures and nationalities.
Originally from Brazil, Carlos has lived in the Orlando area since July 2016, and is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English. |
Alma Rivera, Front Desk Receptionist
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Alma is fluent is English and Spanish.
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David Moreno, Optometric Technician
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David is originally from California. After graduating in December 2016, he moved to Florida to be closer to family and gain medical experience. Prior to graduating, he worked at Best Buy as the Samsung Experience expert and Camera supervisor for 5 years.
Since moving to Florida, David volunteers at his church, Real Life, in the children's special needs daycare and helps out with special events. His hobbies include playing baseball, tennis, and reading. He is also a huge Marvel fan, especially Captain America. |
Drexler Toledo, Optometric Technician
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Drexler is fluent in both English and Spanish.
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Lisa Bosc, Optometric Technician
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Lisa is fluent in both English and French
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Rachael Sanchez, Optometric Technician
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