Choosing the right Physician is key. You want an M.D. who is a board certified ophthalmologist and surgeon and, ideally, has completed a fellowship. Ask the doctor about his credentials and experience, and ask plenty of questions such as: How long have you been doing LASIK? What’s your success rate, and how do you define success? What are my chances of 20/20 vision? View the profiles below to learn more about our doctors here at Country Hills Eye Center.
B. Travis Dastrup, M.D.
Corneal Specialist, Transplants, Anterior Segment Cancer Surgery, General Ophthalmology
Specializing in Corneal Transplants, Anterior Segment Surgery, Cataract Surgery, LASIK Surgery & General Ophthalmology. He began his practice here on August 01, 2010.
Academic & Administrative Appointments:
- Chemistry Teaching Assistant – Brigham Young University
- Chief Teaching Resident – Indiana University
- Department of Ophthalmology – Indianapolis, IN (2008-2009)
- Instructor – University of Minnesota
- Department of Ophthalmology – Minneapolis, MN (2009-2010)
- Cornea and External Disease Consultant – VA Medical Center Minneapolis, MN (2009-2010)
Memberships, Office & Committee Appointments:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Utah Ophthalmology Society
- Midwest Cornea Society
Awards & Honors:
- National Merit Scholar 1995-2001
- Howard W. Hunter Presidential Scholar 1995-2001
- Joseph Collins Foundation Award 2002-2005
- Resident Research Award
- Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology 2004
Community Service:
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
- Hong Kong, China Missionary 1996-1998
- Orchestra at Temple Square
Publications:
- Archives of Ophthalmology
- Slack: Pterygium Surgery
- Chapter co-author (in progress)
Family:
Dr. Dastrup is happily married with five children.
Hobbies:
Dr. Dastrup enjoys spending time with his family and playing the viola.
Jackson Lever, M.D.
Education and Training
- Consultants in Ophthalmic and Facial Plastic Surgery, Southfield, MI
- ASOPRS Fellowship
- Fellowship Director: Frank Nesi, MD
- Preceptors: Evan Black, MD, Geoffrey Gladestone, MD, Francesca Nesi-Eloff, MD, Dianne Schlacter, MD.
- University Eye Care, Sterling Heights, MI
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology Associate
- Mark A. Rolain, MD
- William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
- Residency in Ophthalmology
- Chairman: George Williams, MD
- Program Director: Robert Granadier, MD
- William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI
- Transitional year
- Chairman: Michael Maddnes, MD
- Program Director: Barbara Cingel, MD
- Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
- Medical Degree
- Academic Dean of Students: Ken Simons, MD
- Graduated with Honors in Research
- Graduated in Top Quartile
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
- Bachelor of Art in History
- Graduated Cum Laude
- Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Medical Licensure
- Michigan
- Type: Medical Doctor
- Permanent ID#: 4301094618
- Issue Date: 04/03/2013 Expiration Date: 1/31/2017
- Type: Pharmacy C3
- Permanent ID#: 5315058986
- Issue Date: 04/03/2013 Expiration Date: 1/31/2017
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Oakland County Medical Society
- Michigan State Medical Society
- The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- American Medical Association
Honors and Awards
- Michigan State Eye Physicians & Surgeons 2011 Annual Meeting- 4th Place Resident Presentation, Machinac Island, Michigan.
- Mortar Board- University of Utah Chapter Member
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Team Coverage Experience
- Senior Ophthalmology Resident:
- Supervising junior residents on-call, in clinic, and in educational activities.
- Transitional Year Residency:
- Internal Medicine: worked in a group of 4 to coordinate and divide admitting, rounding, and discharging responsibilities.
- General Surgery: among a team of 6-8, worked closely to divide and receive assignments for floor and emergency consultations, OR assignments, and admitting service.
Administrative and National Service
- Representative, Graduate Medical Education Council
- William Beaumont Hospital
- Representative, Transitional Year Resident Committee
- William Beaumont Hospital
- Resident Delegate, Michigan State Medical Society
- American Medical Association Resident Section Annual Meeting
- Student Representative, Admission Committee
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Class Representative & Facilities Chair, Student Assembly
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Community Involvement
- Vice-President Woodwardside Neighborhood Improvement Association
- Fulltime Mission in Montreal, Quebec CA
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Publications
- Peer Review Journal Articles
- Odell D, Dubis AM, Lever JF, Stepien KE, Carroll J. Assessing Errors Inherent in OCT-Derived Macular Thickness Maps. J Ophthalmol. 2011. Epub 2011 Aug 17.
- Lever JF, Servat JJ, Nesi-Eloff F, Nessi F. Trichoadenoma of an eyelid in an adult mimicking sebaceous cell carcinoma. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2012. July; 28(4) e101-2.
- Mishulin A, Lever JF, Porter W, Servat JJ, Gladstone GJ, Black EH. Aggressive glabellar angiomyxoma with orbital extension. Orbit. Oct: 31(5); 361-3
- Presentations
- Lever JF, Eadie J, Rolain MA. Clinical outcomes in refractive surgery performed by residents. ARVO 2011 Paper Presentation.
- Lever JF, Clinical case presentation of multifocal choroiditis and panuveitis. Detroit Ophthalmology Interchange. March 19, 2012.
- Posters
- Lever JF, Covert DC, Koenig SB. Two Year Results of the New Triple Procedure (Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty, Phacoemulsification, and IOL Implantation). ARVO 2009 Poster.
- Lever JF, Luo C, Amireshandari A, Drenser K. Persistent Fetal Vasculature Syndrome: Unilateral or Bilateral? Poster Presentation at The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 2012 Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 6, 2012.
- Lever JF, Servat JJ, Nesi FA. Suture material and closure techniques for upper eyelid blepharoplasty: survey of current practices. Poster presentation at 43rd ASOPRS annual meeting. November 9, 2012.
- Book Chapters
- Lever JF. Eye Problems. Missionary Medicine: A Guide for LDS Missionary Health. Missionary Medicine Publishers. Page 44-49.
Personal Information
Languages: English & French
Sports: Alpine & backcountry skiing, Canyoneering, White water rafting, Running.
Megan C. Mannen, O.D., FAAO
Optometrist
Dr. Megan C Mannen is an Optometry Specialist and has been in practice since 2017. She brought her skills to Country Hills Eye Center’s Practice in March 2019.
Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Optometrists are state-licensed eye health care professionals to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
Education
- Seattle Pacific University; Seattle, Washington, B.S. 2013
- Pacific University College of Optometry; Forest Grove, Oregon, O.D. 2017
Post-Doctoral Training
- Residency:
- Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA; Walla Walla, WA 2017-2018
- Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute; Kennewick, WA 2017-2018
- Specializing in ocular disease, primary care, and surgical co-management
Licensure and Board Certification
- Licensed in the state of Utah
- NBEO (National Board of Examiners in Optometry) certified in 2017
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry
- Member of the Utah Optometric Association
- Member of the American Optometric Association
Honors and Awards
- Seattle Pacific University President’s Scholarship, 2009-2013
- Philip W. Eaton Leadership Scholarship, 2009-2013
- Member of Mortar Board, national college senior honor society, 2012-2013
- Member of Beta Sigma Kappa, optometric honor society, 2014-2017
- Walmart Optometry Scholarship, 2016
- In recognition of demonstrated academic excellence, proven leadership skills, and a strong desire to enter community practice.
- Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, 2018
Posters and Presentations
- American Academy of Optometry, October 2017
- Poster Presentation: When Grafts Go South: Emerging strategies to prevent graft rejection and current clinical practices to identify high-risk corneal transplant patients
- Northwest Resident’s Conference, June 2018
- Presentation - What Anterior Chamber!? Non?traumatic Corneal Perforation Case Management.
Service
- AMIGOS Optometric Service Trip to Tanzania, 2015
- Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes, 2015
Family
Dr. Mannen is happily married.
Hobbies
Dr. Mannen enjoys hiking, playing tennis, and cooking breakfast. She loves to travel, visit family, and spend time with her husband.