Our LASIK Team

At UR Medicine’s Flaum Eye Institute, LASIK and other vision correction surgeries are performed by experienced refractive surgeons who focus on patient safety and long-term vision outcomes. Our team offers advanced training, years of experience in laser vision correction, and a patient-centered approach—so you can feel confident in every step of your treatment.

Meet the Surgeons

Our doctors at the Flaum Eye Institute Refractive Surgery Center lead the Rochester region in LASIK and refractive surgery technology. Each brings specialized training and experience in laser vision correction.

Scott MacRae, M.D.

Director of Refractive Surgery

Daniel Savage, M.D., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

H. Ugur Celik, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology

Kenneth Dickerson, O.D.

Senior Instructor of Clinical Ophthalmology

What Sets Our Team Apart?

A Collaborative Approach

Our team works together to evaluate candidacy, plan treatment, perform surgery, and guide recovery with a shared focus on safety and results.

Our LASIK team includes:

• Board-certified ophthalmologists
• Fellowship-trained refractive surgeons
• Experienced clinical coordinators and support staff

Refractive Surgery Experience

LASIK outcomes depend heavily on surgeon experience and judgment. This refractive-specific experience allows the team to recommend the right procedure, not simply the most common one.

Our surgeons:

• Have years of experience performing laser vision correction
• Regularly evaluate and treat a wide range of prescriptions and eye conditions
• Perform LASIK, PRK, and other refractive procedures—not just one option

Academic Medical Excellence

As part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, Flaum Eye Institute surgeons are involved in:

• Teaching and mentoring future ophthalmologists
• Staying current with evolving research and technology
• Applying evidence-based standards to patient care

This unique academic setting supports ongoing learning and a higher level of oversight.