Dr. Tricia Fernandez

Ophthalmology – Pediatric Eye Specialist

Columbia, MO

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

Ophthalmology – Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Kansas City, MO

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 Brown

Ophthalmology – Pediatric Eye Specialist

Kansas City, MO

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.