Dr. Howard Gimbel

Dr. Howard Gimbel is a world-renowned ophthalmologist and pioneer with a career spanning four decades. His greatest satisfaction comes from restoring and improving the vision of his patients through advanced surgical care and innovative techniques.

Dr. Gimbel is recognized for introducing outpatient eye surgery to Canada and for developing new techniques that have become world standards in cataract surgery. He is also active in refractive surgery, having brought procedures like radial keratotomy and Excimer laser surgery to his practice, helping tens of thousands of patients achieve clear vision without corrective lenses.

His commitment extends to teaching and research, having co-authored textbooks, contributed to medical journals, and lectured globally. He holds academic appointments and has served as Professor and Chairman of Ophthalmology at Loma Linda University while maintaining a clinical and surgical practice.