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Joseph Trentacoste, M.D. Installed as FSO Secretary-Treasurer

PALM BEACH, Fla.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- The Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO), the preeminent professional association for medical and osteopathic doctors who specialize in vision care, installed Joseph Trentacoste, M.D., as secretary-treasurer at its Annual Meeting, Masters in Ophthalmology, held June 24-26 in Palm Beach, FL.

As FSO secretary-treasurer, Dr. Trentacoste will help lead the nonprofit association, which represents more than 500 medical doctors focused on protecting the medical and surgical specialty of ophthalmology. In addition to active participation in legislative advocacy and the dissemination of responsible information to physicians and patients throughout the state, the FSO also provides continuing medical education.

Dr. Trentacoste serves as Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. His previous appointments include serving as an attending physician at Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami Veterans Hospital, and the Miami Lakes Surgery Center.

Dr. Trentacoste is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Alumni Association and the Harvard Medical School Alumni Association. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his Medical Degree from the Harvard University Medical School. He completed his Internship in Internal Medicine at Yale University and his Ophthalmology Residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

In 1991, Dr. Trentacoste became a board-certified diplomate by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. His research interests include laser vision correction and corneal refractive therapy.

Dr. Trentacoste has received numerous professional honors, including regular selection as one of the “Best Doctors in America,” and as a “Top Doctor in South Florida” by the New York Times . He also has received the Outstanding Young Ophthalmologist Leader Award for Florida and the Professor Teaching Award, which is given by Bascom Palmer resident physicians.

ABOUT THE FLORIDA SOCIETY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

The Florida Society of Ophthalmology (FSO) has a rich history of serving patients since its founding in 1939 as the Florida Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. Today, the organization represents more than 500 physician members throughout the state and is focused on advancing patient care and protecting the medical specialty of ophthalmology.