Dr. Melis Kabaalioglu Guner

Dr. J. Parker DuPree is a board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist who cares for adults with medical and surgical diseases of the retina. One of the only full-time retina specialists serving Clay County, he treats age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, uveitis, and urgent problems such as retinal tears, detachments, and sudden flashes or floaters. He offers laser and injection therapies and performs advanced microsurgery to help protect and restore sight. Dr. DuPree earned his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Kentucky, followed by fellowship training in surgical retina and vitreous at the University of Kentucky and Retina Associates of Kentucky. Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, he is committed to clear communication, thoughtful second opinions, and evidence-based care guided by current techniques and diagnostics. Patients value his calm, approachable style and the time he takes to explain each diagnosis, treatment option, and what to expect before and after procedures.

Dr. Aparna A. Shah is a board-certified cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon with Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers. She partners with patients to restore and protect vision, from cataract evaluation and surgery to advanced care for corneal and inflammatory eye conditions. Dr. Shah earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and completed medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She then completed internship and ophthalmology residency training at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. She pursued subspecialty fellowship training at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery, where she trained in modern corneal transplant and laser vision correction techniques, including DMEK, DSAEK, PKP, LASIK, and PRK. She has presented research at national ophthalmology meetings and received the Best Fellow Research Paper and Presentation Award for her work on innovative DMEK techniques.

Lalita Gupta, MD, is an oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in the upper face, eyelids, orbit, and lacrimal system. She treats functional issues such as droopy lids, eyelid malpositions, tearing from blocked ducts, and eyelid skin cancer, and performs eyelid reconstruction after trauma or Mohs surgery. She also offers aesthetic eyelid and brow procedures with an emphasis on natural-looking results. Patients value her steady communication and thoughtful planning tailored to comfort, safety, and appearance. Dr. Gupta completed an ASOPRS-accredited oculoplastics fellowship at the University of Kentucky after ophthalmology residency at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and medical school at The George Washington University. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Her clinical and research interests include eyelid reconstruction, orbital disease and imaging, and lacrimal disorders, and she works closely with dermatology, oncology, and ENT colleagues to coordinate comprehensive care.