Dr. Joel Hunter
MD
Dr. Joel Hunter is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Orlando LASIK surgeon. His specialties are refractive laser-assisted cataract surgery, LASIK, and dry eye issues. He has performed thousands of refractive surgeries, including LASIK, PRK, SBK, ASA, clear lens exchange, cataract surgery, and refractive laser-assisted cataract surgery. Dr. Hunter lectures across the country on cataract and refractive surgery and can often be found training other doctors in the newest LASIK surgery techniques.
Providing Unique Vision Care For Every Patient
During his residency at the University of South Florida, Dr. Hunter began to see for the first time the results possible when a passion, gifting, and opportunity finally align. It was there that he first started performing cataract surgery and decided to focus his energy on the specific discipline of refractive surgery. While at his one-year fellowship in Kansas City, Dr. Hunter was immersed in and trained on the most advanced equipment, by the leader in the field of refractive surgery, Dan Durrie, MD.
Education & Training
Taylor University
Undergrad
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Medical School
Riverside Regional Hospital
General Medicine
University of South Florida, Department of Ophthalmology
Residency
Durrie Vision, Kansas City, Kansas
Fellowship
Professional Affiliations
Board-certified: American Board of Ophthalmology
Why Choose Dr. Hunter?
- Over 15 Years of Exclusive Experience in Refractive Surgery
For more than a decade and a half, I have focused exclusively on refractive procedures, including LASIK and cataract surgery, refining my technique to deliver optimal visual outcomes for thousands of patients. - Trainer of Surgeons Nationwide
I’ve had the privilege of training numerous LASIK and cataract surgeons, including those currently performing procedures for national providers like LASIKPlus in Orlando. - Trusted by My Own Family
The trust I have in these procedures is personal—I’ve performed refractive surgery on every eligible member of my own family.
- Leadership in High-Volume Practice
While serving at Hunter Vision, I led what Alcon recognized as the highest-volume LASIK practice in the state of Florida. - Accelerated Academic Excellence
I completed high school and college in just 3 and 2.5 years, respectively, graduating with top honors. I was also awarded the Academic Excellence Award in medical school. - Prestigious Fellowship Training
I completed the highly selective Durrie Fellowship—offered to only one fellow per year—further honing my expertise in advanced refractive and corneal surgery.
What Does Dr. Hunter Do For Fun?
When not at work, his favorite way to spend time is with his kids, Luke and Lena. He has seen the movie The Princess and the Frog 43 times. After the kids are in bed, he likes building computers, lock picking, and fixing fountain pens. When listing his hobbies, he included a note saying, ”This writing exercise has made me realize I should probably have at least one hobby that makes me seem less nerdy. Say I wrestle alligators. Wait, no, say, ‘gator rasslin’.”
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