Paul J. Botelho, M.D. is a Fellowship-trained Cornea and Refractive Surgeon specializing in Laser Vision Correction, Corneal Transplant and Cataract Surgery. He is board Certified Ophthalmologist and a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Dr. Botelho graduated Magna cum Laude with a Bachelor’s of Arts from College of Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. He received his Medical Doctorate from Boston University School of Medicine and his internship from Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA.
Upon completion of his ophthalmology residency from the University of Missouri, Dr. Botelho served as Chief of Ophthalmology with the United States Air Force. He then completed a Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at The Wilmer Eye Institute, The John’s Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD.
Dr. Botelho has participated in clinical research projects and authored numerous research publications, book chapters and review articles. He has received the 2004-05 Terrance P. O’Brien, MD Research Award from Johns Hopkins University and the 2007 H. Frederick Stephens, MD Resident Teaching Award from Brown University.
Dr. Botelho served as the Assistant Clinical Professor and Chief of Cornea in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, RI. He is a member of the medical and surgical staff at St. Luke’s Hospital, Charlton Memorial Hospital, St. Anne’s Hospital, and Advanced Eye Surgery Center.
Dr. Botelho grew up in Taunton, MA and continues to provide exceptional eye care to his native southern New England area. He enjoys spending his free time with his two children, Paul Jay and Kathryn Marie.
Scott M. Corin, M.D. graduated from Brown University in 1979 and received his Doctor of Medicine from New York University in 1983. He completed his Internship at Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in New York in 1984 and his Residency at The University of Michigan Hospitals/Medical Center in 1987. Dr. Corin has been in practice since 1988. Most recently, in January, 2004, he along with Marc Wladis, M.D., founded Advanced Eye Centers, Inc. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Professional memberships include the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Massachusetts State Medical Society, and Canadian Oculoplastic Society.
Dr. Corin is on staff at Advanced Eye Surgery Center, Southcoast Hospitals Group as well as St. Anne’s Hospital.
He resides in Dartmouth, MA with his wife Nina Blumenthal, M.D. and two children.
Kameran Lashkari, M.D. graduated from Williams College, Bachelor of Arts with Highest Honors, in 1981. In 1985 he received his Doctorate of Medicine from the New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York. Dr. Lashkari completed his Internship at St. Vincent’s Hospital & Medical Center in 1986 as well as his Residency in Internal Medicine in 1988. He also completed his Residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Missouri, Eye Foundation of Kansas City in 1993. Dr. Lashkari’s many Fellowships include:
1989-1999
Fellow in Medical Retina & Research, Schepens Retina Associates & Schepens Eye Research Institute, Boston
Research Fellow, Schepens Eye Research Institute, HMS
Clinical Fellow, Dept. of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School
Medical-Surgical Fellow in vitreoretinal disease, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Boston
Postdoctoral research fellow in the laboratory of Andrius Kazlauskas, Ph.D., signal transduction of tyrosine kinase receptors, Schepens Eye Research Institute.
He is licensed to practice medicine in the states of New York, Massachusetts, Missouri, and Florida. In 2005 he was recertified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Diplomate at the National Board of Medical Examiners, American Board of Internal Medicine, and American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lashkari’s Professional Memberships include:
Member, American Medical Association
Member, American College of Physicians
Member, The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology
Schepens International Society
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member, International Society for Stem Cell Research
Member, American Society of Investigative Pathology
He specializes in diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous and diabetic eye care.
Advanced Eye Centers is pleased to announce that Dr. Alyse Richard, M.D., a highly trained ophthalmologist and medical retina specialist, has joined our clinical team. Dr. Richard brings advanced expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases, along with a warm and patient-centered approach to care.
Dr. Richard completed her medical education at Albany Medical College and went on to train at two renowned institutions, the Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester and the New England Eye Center at Tufts Medical Center, where she developed extensive experience in managing complex retinal conditions. Her clinical interests include macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, retinal tears, and other disorders that can significantly impact vision and quality of life.
In addition to her retina specialization, Dr. Richard provides comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages, offering services ranging from routine exams to cataract evaluation and management. She is committed to helping individuals protect their vision through early detection, personalized treatment planning, and ongoing patient education.
Dr. Richard is also an active member of multiple respected professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Society of Retina Specialists, the International Society of Medical Retina Specialists, Women in Retina, and the New England Ophthalmological Society.
We are excited for our patients to benefit from her skill, experience, and dedication.
Contact our Dartmouth office at 508-717-0270 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Richard.
