LasikPlus Vision Center

Since 1998, Dr. Ellis has performed over 48,000 LASIK procedures making him one of the most experienced LASIK surgeons in the Midwest.

He became a part of the LasikPlus organization in 2006. He is well-known for his published research on corneal surgery and has lectured on LASIK surgery at various ophthalmology training programs. Dr. Ellis is a diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners, board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and a fellow in the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has also been recognized by “Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists” and named American Medical Association’s “Most Recognized Physician” Award. Dr. Ellis understands that your vision is your most valuable asset and is honored to be your LASIK provider.

“It is incredibly rewarding to be able to transform lives every day! Where else can you have such a tremendous impact on someone’s quality of life? The smiles that we see every day are very gratifying.”

Dr. Ellis enjoys the outdoors, traveling, tennis, golf, skiing, and spending time with his family. He also volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, the City Union Mission, and the Village Food Bank. He is also a longstanding volunteer with Eyecare America, which is an organization that provides general eye care to the poor.

Education

• University of Missouri – Columbia, BA in Biology
• University of Missouri – Columbia, MD
• University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, Ophthalmology

Certifications, Affiliations, Memberships

• American Board of Ophthalmology
• Diplomate – National Board of Medical Examiners
• Fellow – American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Recognized by “Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists”
• Voted “Most Recognized Physician” by the American Medical Association

Dr. Moore has been practicing optometry since 2001 exclusively within refractive surgery and has co-managed over 20,000 procedures, and has even had LASIK himself. Dr Moore also has a keen interest in research, and performs certification and research for sites undergoing pharmaceutical trials for Allergan, Genentech, and Glaukos.

“Having had LASIK myself I know first hand the profound impact it can have on one’s life and how amazing an experience it can be. Helping my patients achieve that incredible life changing feeling of being able to see clearly for the first time without corrective lenses is such a rewarding experience, and one of the many reasons I enjoy working in the refractive surgery field”

Dr. Moore has two daughters, Sophia and Juliana, and they often travel and enjoy sightseeing. Dr Moore also enjoys basketball (Kansas Jayhawks), hockey, golf, tennis, scuba diving, and motorcycles.

Education

• University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS – Bachelors in Human Biology
• Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Doctorate of Optometry

On a bad day, what is the success story you recall to help you through the day?

Hard work and success in attaining my degree