Dr. Marco Fantozzi, M.D. Medical Advisory Board Member

Dr. Marco Fantozzi, of Pescia, Italy, is an experienced, Presbia-certified ophthalmologic surgeon who has performed more than 10,000 refractive operations throughout his distinguished career. He is best known for performing the first refractive procedures using the femtosecond laser as well as the first procedures for keratoconus in Tuscany. He was also a member of the surgical team at the Ophthalmological Department of Prato Hospital that performed the world's first corneal transplant using only a laser and no suturing.

In addition to his groundbreaking work in cataract and refractive surgery, Dr. Fantozzi has a cadre of other accomplishments in the field. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a published author with articles appearing in international ophthalmology and medical trade publications, and has worked with non-profit humanitarian organizations, such as Surgical Eye Expeditions (SEE) International.

He began his career in ophthalmology as an intern at the Ophthalmology Clinic at the University of California-San Diego. From 1992 to 1999, Dr. Fantozzi served as an assistant in the Department of Ophthalmology at A.Segni in Orzieri Sassari, Italy. Dr. Fantozzi has also served as a Medical Director of the Ophthalmology Department at Camaiore Hospital in Lucca, Italy and as a Professor of Refractive Surgery and Corneal Transplant at the Rome campus of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. He is currently the Director of Clinica Oculistica Barbantini in Lucca.

Dr. Fantozzi received his medical degree, followed by a specialization in ophthalmology, from the University of Pisa.

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