Review Board

Stanley J. Swierzewski III, M.D. was one of the first physicians to realize the value of using the Internet to enhance the doctor-patient relationship. In 1998, he founded Healthcommunities.com, Inc., a network of specialty-specific websites providing trustworthy, physician-developed and -monitored medical information. Dr. Swierzewski received his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Massachusetts and his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, where he serves as associate clinical professor. He completed his residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, where he received numerous awards for his research publications. Dr. Swierzewski maintains a full-time private medical practice.

David D. Agahigian, M.D.
Diseases of the Retina and Vitreous
New England Retinal Consultants
West Springfield, MA

Anthony Cavallerano, O.D.
Associate Professor, New England College of Optometry
VA Boston Healthcare System
Boston, MA

Steven J. Covici, M.D.
Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery of the
Eyelids, Orbit and Lacrimal System
Springfield, MA

John P. Frangie, M.D.
Corneal and Refractive Surgery
Medical Director, NorthEast Laser Center
West Springfield, MA

Paul M. Karpecki, O.D.
Cornea, Refractive surgery, and Anterior Segment Disease
Moyes Eye Center
Overland Park, KS

John J. Papale, M.D.
Cataract, Glaucoma, and Refractive Surgery
Papale Eye Center
Springfield, MA

Elizabeth Ryan, O.D.
Chief Editor, visionchannel
Optometrist
West Springfield, MA

Anthony Sbalbi,
Licensed Optician
Board Member, Opticians Assoc. of Massachusetts
Director of Opticianry Program
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA

J. James Thimons, O.D.
Executive Director
TLC Laser Center and
Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut
Fairfield, CT