Ethan B. Davitt, MD
Illinois

College: Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois

Medical School: Washington University – St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri

Ryan E. Emmert, DO
Oklahoma

Preston G. O’Brien, DO
Texas

Dr. O’Brien grew up in Austin, Texas. He attended Texas State University where he received a dual bachelor of science degree in psychology and biology. He worked as a clinical tech, leader, educator, and researcher in ophthalmology for over 10 years. He completed his masters in biomedical sciences and attended medical school at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. O’Brien has several publications, including studies on diabetic retinopathy, optic neuritis, central serous retinopathy, and medication-related adverse effects.

Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and dog. He also spends time gardening, raising fruit trees, and exploring Oklahoma.

Edward A. Pizio, MD
Nevada

Dr. Pizio was born in Oklahoma City and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Biochemistry. He then returned to Las Vegas to attend the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, where he was awarded a full-tuition scholarship.

During medical school, Dr. Pizio served on the board of directors for BlindConnect, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting independence among blind and low-vision adults. He was also inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society before beginning his residency at OU Health DMEI.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Pizio enjoys building new Lego sets, playing ping pong, and spending time outdoors with his wife, Savannah, and their two dogs, Lyra and Luka.

Neal Rangu, MD
Oklahoma

College: University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma

Medical School: University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Diego E. Dominguez, DO
Oklahoma

Dr. Dominguez was born and raised in El Salvador before relocating to Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a teenager. He earned a bachelor of science in biochemistry from the University of Oklahoma and went on to receive his medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

During medical school, Dr. Dominguez completed a research internship at the National Eye Institute, where he contributed to advancements in retinitis pigmentosa research. He was inducted into Sigma Sigma Phi, a national osteopathic honor society that recognizes academic excellence and leadership. Additionally, he proudly co-founded the first Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) chapter in Oklahoma, highlighting his dedication to diversity, advocacy, and mentorship in the medical community.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Dominguez enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and biking, cooking, trying new restaurants with his wife, and playing with their two dogs.

Anushka M. Raj, MD
Oklahoma

Dr. Raj was born in London, England, and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma. She earned her bachelor of science in chemical biosciences, with a minor in nonprofit organizational studies, from the University of Oklahoma, graduating summa cum laude with Phi Beta Kappa honors. She went on to attend medical school at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, where she graduated with special distinction and was inducted into both the Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Outside of medicine, Dr. Raj enjoys recreating cherished family recipes, traveling to new places, taking walks with friends, and spending time with her loved ones.

Rebekah L. Robinson, MD, PhD
Georgia

Dr. Robinson grew up in Savannah, Georgia. She attended Armstrong State University and graduated summa cum laude with a dual degree, bachelor of science in cell biology and bachelor of science in biochemistry. She completed her MD and PhD in genomic medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, and her PhD thesis focused on a novel link between inflammation and oxidative damage in diabetic retinopathy. Outside of medicine, Dr. Robinson enjoys baking, sewing, going on walks with her dog, and spending time with family and friends.

Nitish Sood, MD
Georgia

College: Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

Megan E. Sweeney, MD
Missouri

Dr. Sweeney grew up in Columbia, Missouri. She earned her bachelor of science in neuroscience from the University of Michigan, graduating magna cum laude.  Before starting medical school, she worked as a research specialist at a center for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders studying the genetic basis, behavioral therapies, and treatments for these disorders. She went on to attend medical school at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. During this time, she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. In her free time, Dr. Sweeney enjoys spending time outdoors, going on walks, trying new restaurants around town, and spending time with her husband, friends, and family. 

Samuel J. Huang, MD, PhD
New York

Dr. Huang grew up in Alfred, New York. He completed his BS in neuroscience and BA in psychology with a minor in vision science at the University of Rochester, earning Phi Beta Kappa honors and graduating summa cum laude with highest distinction. After college, he matriculated into the medical scientist training program at the Oregon Health & Science University and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He is co-inventor of a novel technology for directed evolution of the adeno-associated virus capsid that was developed during his PhD thesis work and has since been licensed by a gene therapy company. He enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, and playing any sport with a racket.

Nathan R. Jensen, MD
Utah

Dr. Jensen was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended undergraduate at the University of Utah where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and additionally completed a fellowship of foreign language and area studies with the U.S. Department of Education. He continued his education at the University of Utah School of Medicine where he was honored with various scholarships for his academic achievements and dedication to several Spanish speaking ophthalmic outreach clinics. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Heidi, their children, and dog, and is most happy to be found spending time out on a lake.

Tyler A. Pfister, MD
Arizona

Dr. Pfister grew up in Chandler, Arizona. He attended Davidson College in North Carolina where he studied Chemistry, graduating magna cum laude. Before starting medical school, he studied inherited retinal diseases at the National Eye Institute as an intramural researcher in the Brooks lab. While at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, he was an advocate for medical student education as both the director of the University sponsored free eye clinic and medical photography instructor. In his free time, he enjoys photography, hiking, running, and spending time with his fiancé, Jenna, and their dog, Josie, and cat, Pippin.  

Jibran A. Sharieff, MD
Oklahoma

Dr. Sharieff was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He received his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of Tulsa and graduated cum laude. During this time, he also served as a fencing instructor and competed at the regional and national level, qualifying for the Junior Olympics. After college, he attended the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and got involved with ophthalmic research and community outreach. Before starting his residency at DMEI, he completed a research fellowship at DMEI, where he researched how to employ smartphone ophthalmoscopy to improve medical student ophthalmic education. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, 3-D modeling, and cooking.

Ashtyn Z. Vogt, MD
Texas

Dr. Vogt was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She attended Texas A&M University where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. After graduation, she attended medical school at Texas A&M School of Medicine in Dallas, Texas. During this time, she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and started a surgical mentorship program for local high school students to increase representation within the field of medicine. Additionally, she received the Helen Salyer Anderson award at graduation to denote her being the top graduate of her class. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, watching the latest reality TV show, hanging out with other residents, and spending time with her husband, Lukas, and their dog, Chewie.