Meet the Doctor

Dr. Joseph Licht is a fellowship trained, board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in oculoplastic surgery. His training allows him to serve patients using the latest technology in areas of high demand within eyecare. Dr. Licht’s aspirations began at the University of Florida, where he studied linguistics and mathematics, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.

After three years teaching high school math, he returned to UF, earned an MS in environmental engineering, and decided on a path in medicine. He then attended Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, earning his doctorate, and continued there for his ophthalmology residency.  Dr. Licht completed additional training in global eyecare and oculoplastic surgery as a dual fellow at Emory University and the National Institutes of Health. During this time, he spent the better part of a year in Ethiopia researching previously unexplored aspects of trachoma, as well as learning advanced oculoplastic surgical techniques.

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A Marion county native, he enjoys spending time on the water and traveling with his wife and son. He is also the associate program director of the HCA Bayonet Point Ophthalmology residency teaching program. ​He brings his skillset to central Florida with the goal of taking great care of patients and making meaningful contributions in his home community.

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