Dr. Tricia Fernandez

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.