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Mollie K Lagrew, MD

Eye Doctor (Ophthalmologist)

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
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My bio

Hi, my name is Dr. Lagrew and I serve as an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Florida.

I grew up in Central Florida, but Gainesville quickly became my home. I graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine with academic honors, receiving the Alumni Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Professionalism and Humanism- an award recognizing top students for outstanding scholarship and compassionate service.

I completed my residency training at the University of Florida, where I served as a chief resident, earned the Society of Teaching Scholars Outstanding Resident Educator Award and was named Resident of the Year for dedication to teaching and patient care. I also volunteered as the resident liaison at the Equal Access Clinic and was honored as the Ophthalmology Equal Access Provider of the Year, recognizing service in Advocacy and quality care for underserved patients.

As an ophthalmologist, I’m especially drawn to the operating room-performing intricate, microscope-guided procedures that can restore sight. I love the balance of hands-on surgical work, nuanced office exams and the opportunity to maintain long-term relationships with patients-all geared toward helping them see and live their best.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, playing golf and supporting the Florida Gators.

Education

  • Chief Resident

    University of Florida Health, Department of Ophthalmology, 2024-2025

  • Residency, Ophthalmology

    University of Florida Health, Department of Ophthalmology, 2022-2025

  • Preliminary Intern Year

    University of Florida Health, Department of Medicine, 2021-2022

  • Doctor of Medicine

    University of Florida College of Medicine, 2021

  • Bachelor of Art in Psychology with minors in Chemistry and Journalism

    University of Mississippi, 2015

My areas of focus

Specialties

Gender

Female

Accomplishments

  • Equal Access Clinic Ophthalmology Provider of the Year Alachua County

    University Of Florida College of Medicine, 2023-2024

  • Featured in Anchora Magazine

    Delta Gamma Quarterly Magazine, 2021

  • Graduated with Honors

    University Of Florida College of Medicine, 2021

  • College of Medicine Alumni Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Professionalism and Humanism

    University Of Florida College of Medicine, 2020-2022

  • Eleanor Smith Slaughter Memorial Fellowship

    Delta Gamma, 2020-2021

  • International Medical Service Award 2019

    University Of Florida College of Medicine, 2019

  • Merit Award Liberal Arts

    Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 2015

  • Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award in Journalism

    Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, 2015

  • Merit Award

    Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, 2014

  • Merit Award

    Order of Omega Honor Society, 2014

  • Merit Award

    Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2014

  • Merit Based Scholarship for Undergraduate Achievement

    Delta Gamma, 2013

  • Chancellor’s Honor Roll

    University of Mississippi, 2011-2016

  • International Medical Service Award

    University of Mississippi, 2011-2012