Meet the Doctors

Dr. Gretta Fridman

Gretta Fridman, M.D., received her Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree from Barnard College, Columbia University, and her Medical Degree from the State University of New York at Downstate. She completed her ophthalmology residency and glaucoma fellowship at the University of South Florida. She is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology

Dr. Fridman stays at the forefront of new technology and procedures, ensuring you receive the best treatment available for your eyes. She specializes in personalized care and will spend as much time as needed with her patients to ensure they are satisfied.

Dr. Fridman enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, traveling, and learning new things.

Dr. Laurie Small

Laurie Small, M.D., received her Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree from the University of Miami and her Medical Degree from the University of Florida. She completed her ophthalmology residency and oculoplastic surgery fellowship at the University of South Florida. She is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Small has an exemplary academic record and works hard to provide the highest quality personalized care for her patients and their eyes.

In her spare time, Dr. Small enjoys spending time with her husband and four children.

Dr. Dana Schneider

Dr. Dana Schneider, M.D., received her Bachelor of Science with distinction from the University of Michigan and her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. She then completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of South Florida where she served as chief resident. She then completed her cornea and external disease fellowship at Tufts University in Boston.

Dr. Schneider is skilled in the management of cataracts, corneal diseases, ocular surface disorders, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease

Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time outdoors, golf, and the Tampa restaurant scene.

Dr. Scott Friedman

Scott Friedman, M.D., received his Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree and Medical degree from University of Missouri. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Missouri and his Retina and Vitreous fellowship at Northwestern University Medical School. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Friedman is deeply involved in numerous research and clinical studies. He is a former Assistant Professor and head of the Retina Division of the Ophthalmology Department at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Currently he is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Ophthalmology Department at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Dr. Friedman's goal is to provide state-of-the-art care with compassion for his patients.

In his spare time, Dr. Friedman enjoys various sports, musical theater, and traveling.