David Hayes, DO served as a U.S. Navy Flight Surgeon for 11 years, and joined Clay Eye Physicians & Surgeons in 2015.  Dr. Hayes specialties include Laser Cataract Surgery and Glaucoma Surgery.

Medical Degree:

• Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences Kansas City, MO

Internship:

• Navy Medical Center, San Diego, CA

Residency:

• Ophthalmology, Navy Medical Center, San Diego, CA

Fellowship:

• Glaucoma, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Certifications:

• Board Certified Ophthalmologist, American Board of Ophthalmology
• iStent Certified
• iTrabectome Certified
• Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) Certified

Professional Organizations:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
• American Osteopathic Association
• Florida Medical Association

Military Service:

• Former Lieutenant Commander, Medical Corps, US Navy
• Active Duty 2003-2014
• Flight Surgeon, VAQ-133, NAS Whidbey Island
• Two tours in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom
• Ophthalmologist at Navy Hospitals Yokosuka, Japan, and Pensacola, Florida