Dr. Massiel Mena is a board-certified ophthalmologist with expertise in comprehensive eye care and wellness. As the Clinical Administrator and House Physician at Eye Florida, she leads the team in delivering a full range of services, including routine eye exams, cataract evaluation, and glaucoma management. Dr. Mena also specializes in anti-aging treatments, IV hydration, and weight loss, offering patients a holistic approach to health and well-being.

Dr. Mena earned her Medical Degree and completed her residency at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo(UASD) in the Dominican Republic. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Business Administration and a Ph.D. in Healthcare Management from DeVry University. Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles and contributed to medical research as a principal investigator, with publications in peer-reviewed journals.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Mena is actively involved in community outreach, having participated in initiatives such as ORBIS, providing free eye surgery on an aircraft to underserved populations.

Dr. Mena is passionate about delivering personalized, comprehensive care to every patient. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, gardening, and staying active with her family.

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EDUCATION

Master ‘s Degree Program in Public Business Administration with Ph.D. in Healthcare Management

DeVry University – Keller Graduate School of Management, Orlando, FL

2013-2015

Ophthalmology Residency

Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), Dominican Republic

2005-2009

Preliminary General Surgery Residency

Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), Dominican Republic

2003-2004

Doctor of Medicine

Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), Dominican Republic

1998-2004

RESEARCH & PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS:

Principal investigator, Military Medical Act, vol. 15. No. 1 y 2. January- December 2011, pages. 9-11. Uveal Melanoma, apropos of a case.

Peer reviewed publication, In Health Magazine, August 2011 pg. 46 Myths in Ophthalmology

Peer reviewed publication, In Health Magazine September 2011 pg.52 Refractive Surgery Lasik, say goodbye to your glasses.

MEMBERSHIPS:

12/2014 – Present American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives

06/2010 – Present Dominican Society of Ophthalmology

08/2007 - Present Dominican College of Physicians

LEADERSHIP POSITION:

Voluntary physician in 4 occasions at the “Day of Ophthalmological Surgery” headed by the medical team of the US Military Hospital Madigan and the Dominican Military Hospital, The Central Hospital of the Armed Forces.

2009, 2010, 2011, 2012. Dominican Republic.

Voluntary physician at the ORBIS Eye Surgery Aircraft. Performing free medical services to approximately 100 patients.

02/2009 Dominican Republic

Military Physician staff Member at the “Miracle Mission” headed by the Bolivarian government, the Dominican Armed Forces and the Venezuelan Embassy in the Dominican Republic.  Promoting visual health and performing medical services to over 200 patients.

2010 – Caracas, Venezuela