Chad Kaplan, MD

Dr. Chad Kaplan is a highly respected, board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and glaucoma surgery. He is an expert in laser cataract surgery, utilizing premium intraocular lenses to optimize both distance and near vision, thereby aiming to reduce the reliance on glasses after the procedure. In addition to his cataract surgical services, Dr. Kaplan offers comprehensive medical, laser, and surgical treatments for glaucoma, as well as refractive procedures such as LASIK. Dr. Kaplan has been a board member for the Florida Glaucoma Society since 2023, currently serving as Treasurer.

Dr. Kaplan obtained his medical degree and completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Florida, where he held the position of Chief Resident and chaired the Resident Graduate Medical Education Committee. Following his residency, he pursued a Surgical Glaucoma Fellowship at Columbia University in New York, where he actively engaged in academic roles at both Columbia University and New York University, making significant contributions to the education of ophthalmology residents. His research interests are centered on aqueous fluid dynamics, aiming to enhance the understanding of the pathophysiology of glaucoma.

He is a distinguished member of several esteemed professional organizations, including the Chandler Grant Glaucoma Society, the American Glaucoma Society, the New York Glaucoma Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

In 2021, Dr. Kaplan decided to return to South Florida to be closer to his family and start a family of his own.