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Dr. Tricia Fernandez is a pediatric ophthalmologist who cares for children from infancy through adolescence, providing gentle, family-centered care for both routine and complex eye conditions. She takes time to connect with young patients and their caregivers, explains findings in plain language, and offers treatment plans that fit a child’s needs—whether glasses, patching and vision therapy, or surgery for strabismus and cataracts. Her goal is to make each visit comfortable and collaborative so families feel confident about next steps. Dr. Fernandez completed medical school at Wayne State University, ophthalmology residency at Indiana University, and a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. She treats a full range of pediatric eye problems and works closely with primary care and NICU teams when needed, including for retinopathy of prematurity. Families value her clear communication, surgical expertise, and steady support from the first visit through follow-up.

Dr. Kambiz Ameli Zamani is a neuro-ophthalmologist who evaluates complex visual symptoms at the interface of the eye and brain. He focuses on conditions such as double vision, nystagmus, ocular motor disorders, and facial pain syndromes like hemifacial spasm. With additional training in pediatric ophthalmology, he also cares for children with strabismus and other alignment disorders. Dr. Ameli Zamani completed a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at the University of Minnesota and a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at Children’s Mercy Kansas City, following residency at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and medical school at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. He emphasizes careful history-taking, targeted diagnostic testing, and clear, practical explanations. Whether coordinating imaging, tailoring prisms, or planning surgery with subspecialty colleagues, his goal is to provide a precise diagnosis and a treatment plan that restores comfort and confidence in daily visual tasks.

Dr. Katherine M. Brown is a pediatric ophthalmologist who cares for children with vision and eye alignment problems as well as adults with strabismus. She evaluates infants, children, and teens for issues such as lazy eye, crossed eyes, congenital cataracts, glaucoma, and tear-duct blockage, and she guides families through both non-surgical and surgical options. Her philosophy is to make each visit understandable and low-stress, and to keep treatment plans practical for busy families. Dr. Brown completed ophthalmology residency followed by fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology. She collaborates closely with pediatricians, neonatologists, and therapists to coordinate follow-up and long-term visual development. Families value her warm explanations, clear expectations, and careful follow-through after surgery.

Dr. Basak Can is a pediatric ophthalmologist at Children’s Mercy who cares for infants, children, and adolescents with eye alignment, visual development, and complex ocular conditions. Families meet a calm, patient-centered physician who explains findings clearly and builds practical plans tailored to each child’s needs—whether that means glasses, patching, medications, or surgery. She works closely with orthoptists, pediatric specialists, and schools to support vision and learning. Dr. Can completed medical school at Istanbul University’s Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, ophthalmology residency at Uludağ University, and fellowships at University Hospitals Eye Institute (Case Western Reserve University) and Children’s Mercy Hospital. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine. Her interests span common pediatric concerns like strabismus and amblyopia as well as cataracts, uveitis, and genetic or corneal disorders seen in older children. Parents value her steady communication and the way she involves the whole family in care.

Dr. Katherine Kindle is an ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus (crossed eyes) for patients of all ages. She provides comprehensive eye care, specifically the medical and surgical management of eye disorders commonly found in children, such as childhood and adult strabismus, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, pediatric cataracts, and ptosis. Her mission is to provide excellent eyecare and healthcare for her patients, working diligently to understand their needs and concerns to determine the best treatment. Dr. Kindle is an assistant professor with the Division of Ophthalmology in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and provides care in accordance with her faith, aligning with the mission of SSM Health to deliver compassionate, family-centered service.

Dr. Ayman O. Suleiman is a neuro-ophthalmologist with additional fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology. He evaluates complex problems that link the brain, nerves, and vision—such as sudden vision loss, double vision, and disorders of eye alignment—and partners closely with neurologists and pediatric specialists when care spans multiple systems. His clinic visits emphasize careful listening, targeted testing, and clear next steps that fit each patient’s goals. Dr. Suleiman completed medical school at the Medical University of Varna, followed by fellowships in pediatric ophthalmology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis and in neuro-ophthalmology with training at Methodist Hospital–Houston and Michigan State University/Flint Area Medical Education. Patients value his steady, empathetic approach to problem-solving and his commitment to thoughtful follow-up.