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Dr. Michelle Marie Falcone is a pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus surgeon dedicated to helping children and adults achieve their best vision. She cares for amblyopia and the full spectrum of eye misalignment, offering both nonsurgical and surgical treatments. Patients and families value her calm explanations, thoughtful planning, and emphasis on comfort throughout the evaluation and recovery process. She sees patients from newborns through older adults and tailors care plans to each person’s needs and goals. An Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Dr. Falcone also serves as Clinical Director of the Pediatric Eye Care Community Outreach Program. Her clinical focus spans amblyopia, pediatric and adult strabismus—including complex cases—and strabismus surgery. She completed fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus after residency in ophthalmology, and she remains committed to community outreach and patient education so families know what to expect at every step.

Dr. Ashley M. Crane is a retina specialist who cares for the full spectrum of medical and surgical retinal disease, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, and retinal detachment. She offers contemporary treatments such as intravitreal anti-VEGF injections, retinal laser, and vitrectomy when needed, and takes time to explain each diagnosis and option so patients can make confident decisions.Dr. Crane earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. She completed ophthalmology residency and retina fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, serving as chief resident. Earlier in her training she studied art history and chemistry at Duke University. In addition to patient care, Dr. Crane has published and presented research at national meetings and serves as a sub-investigator in clinical trials related to macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. She sees patients across Tampa Bay, including clinics in Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg.

Dr. Karina Esquenazi is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who cares for adults with cataract and glaucoma. She earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida and her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine, where she was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. After an internal medicine internship at Lincoln Hospital in New York City, she completed ophthalmology residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, serving as chief resident. She then pursued subspecialty fellowship training in glaucoma at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, consistently ranked among the nation’s top eye hospitals. Dr. Esquenazi offers a full spectrum of cataract and glaucoma care, from laser and dropless cataract surgery to minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and traditional procedures when needed. She emphasizes clear communication and individualized plans that match each patient’s goals, whether that means reducing eye-drop burden or maximizing spectacle independence. Patients appreciate her warm, attentive approach and the time she takes to explain findings, options, and expected recovery. Outside of clinic and surgery, she enjoys travel and time with family—and brings that same grounded, human touch to every visit.