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J. Reeves Ellis Samaha, MD, MPH

Pediatric Eye & Strabismus Specialist

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My bio

I was born and raised in New Orleans, completed my undergraduate training at Wake Forest University, my medical training at Duke University, and masters of public health at University of North Carolina. Then, I completed a residency in ophthalmology at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, and a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at the Kellogg Eye Center at University of Michigan. At University of Florida, I practice pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus as well as comprehensive ophthalmology. My husband, Michael, is from Tampa and comes from a family of Gators. Reeves is a proud mother of a three-year-old daughter (and eight-year-old yellow lab). We enjoy outdoor activities such as, hiking, swimming, or fishing.

Education

  • Fellowship, Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus

    Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2020-2021

  • Residency, Ophthalmology

    Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, 2017-2020

  • Interhship, Internal Medicine

    Oschner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA, 2016-2017

  • Master of Public Health

    University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, 2013-2014

  • MD

    Duke University of Medicine, Durham, NC, 2011-2016

  • Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Minor in Biology & Chemistry

    Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, 2005-2009

My areas of focus

Specialties

Subspecialties

Gender

Female

Accomplishments

  • Advocacy Ambassador

    American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2019

  • Senior Colloquim, Best Orator

    Wake Forest University, 2009

  • Dr. Benjamin Patrick Boles Fellowship and Research Grant

    Three Corner Round Pack Outfit, Independence CA, 2008

  • Premedical Society

    Alpha Epsilon Delta, 2008

  • Deans List

    Wake Forest University, 2005-2009