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.
David E. Brodstein, M.D.
Glaucoma Consultation and Surgery, General Ophthalmology
Specializing in the treatment of Glaucoma and General Ophthalmology. He has been in practice since 1992.
*** Retiring 2020 ***
“It is with mixed feelings that I let you know that I will retire at the end of June. I am excited for the next phase of my life. However, I will miss all of you very much. I don’t think I can put into words how much all of you have improved the quality of my life and the life of my patients. I am a better person for having the honor and privilege of working with all of you for these many years.” ~~ David E. Brodstein, MD
Dr. David Brodstein is retiring from his medical practice on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. We honor him for his many years of service and the constant high quality of care he provided to his patients. Please join in with us as we wish him the very best in all his future plans.
Education
- University of Colorado; Boulder, Colorado, B.A. 1983
- Jefferson Medical College; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, M.D. 1987
Post-Doctoral Training
- Transitional Internship - Henry Ford Hospital; Detroit, Michigan, 1987-1988
- Residency - Department of Ophthalmology, Henry Ford Hospital; Detroit, Michigan, 1988-1991
Fellowships
- Northwestern University Medical School; Chicago, Illinois, 1991-1992
Licensure and Board Certification
- Licensed in Utah
- Diplomat of American Board of Ophthalmology, October 1993
- Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners, July 1988
Academic & Administrative Appointments
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Utah; Salt Lake City, Utah, 1993
Hospital Appointments
- McKay-Dee Hospital Center, Ogden, Utah
- Ogden Regional Medical Center, Ogden, Utah
Memberships, Offices and Committee Appointments
- Chairman of the Utah Committee for Glaucoma 2001
- Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1994
- Member of: American Medical Association
- Member of: Utah Ophthalmological Society
- Member of: Utah Medical Association
- Member of: Weber County Medical Society
- Member of: American Glaucoma Society
Research
- Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension
Publications
- Ophthalmology
- American Journal of Ophthalmology
Family
Dr. Brodstein is happily married with two children.
Hobbies
He enjoys skiing and is an avid hockey fan. He loves to spend time with his family and teaching his sons how to ski.
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.
Bradley W. Richards, M.D.
Pediatrics and Neuro-Ophthalmology, General Ophthalmology & Surgery
Specializing in Neurological and General Ophthalmology. He has been in practice since 1990.
*** Retiring 2019 ***
Dr. Richards is retiring from his medical practice on Friday, December 20, 2019. We honor him for his many years of service and the constant high quality of care he provided to his patients. Please join in with us as we wish him the very best in all his future plans.
Education
- Weber State College; Ogden, Utah, B.A. 1981
- University of Utah School of Medicine; Salt Lake City, Utah, M.D. 1985
- Recommended for honors in Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Research, Neurology and Plastic surgery preceptorships, University of Utah School of Medicine; Salt Lake City, Utah, 1984-1985
Post-Doctoral Training
- Internship - Oakwood Hospital; Dearborn, Michigan, 1985-1986
- Residency - Henry Ford Hospital; Detroit, Michigan, 1986-1989
- Chief Resident - Henry Ford Hospital; Detroit, Michigan, 1989
Fellowships
- Neuro-Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic; Rochester, Minnesota, 1989-1990
Licensure and Board Certification
- Licensed in the state of Utah
- Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology, May 1991
- Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners, 1986
Academic & Administrative Appointments
- Adjunct Professor of Zoology, Weber State University; Ogden, Utah, 2000
Hospital Appointments
- McKay-Dee Hospital Center, Ogden, Utah
- Ogden Regional Medical Center, Ogden, Utah
Memberships, Offices and Committee Appointments
- Member of: American Medical Association
- Member of: Utah State Medical Association
- Member of: Ogden Surgical Society
- Member of: Utah Ophthalmology Society
Research
- Retrospective study of effects on non-fixated IOL loops on continued corneal endothelial cell loss
- Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cell Chemotaxis
- Pupillography in diagnosis of sleep disorders
- Cause and Diagnosis of oculomotor, trochlear and abducens nerve palsies
- Clinical differentiation between anteritic and non anteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy.
- Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension
Publications
- Ophthalmic Surgery
- Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- New England Journal of Medicine
- Archives of Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmology
- American Journal of Ophthalmology
Family
Dr. Richards is happily married with four children.
Hobbies
He enjoys historical research, photography, fishing and spending time with his family.
He is the author of “The Savage View,” a biography of a Utah photographer.
Jonathan B. Gunther, M.D.
Medical Retinal Specialist
They say all good things come to an end. We regret to inform you that after eight great years Dr. Jonathan B. Gunther will be leaving his retina practice with Country Hills Eye Center. It is with a heart full of gratitude we wish Dr. Gunther all the best with his practice moving ahead. We are very thankful for this wonderful experience of being a part of his career over the years. We appreciate his cheerfulness, positivity, interaction with Staff, as well as his professionalism and the quality of care and compassion he provides to his patients.
Please join us in thanking Dr. Gunther for the time he spent with us and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. We all will definitely miss seeing and working with Dr. Gunther at CHEC.
Training
- Fellowship, Medical Retina, University of Wisconsin, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. (2008-2009). Clinical Instructor.
- Residency, Ophthalmology, University of Wisconsin, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. (2005-2008)
- Internship, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah. (2004-2005)
Education
- Doctor of Medicine, College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University, NY, NY (2004)
- Bachelor of Science, Business Finance, Brigham Young University(2000)
- + Magna Cum Laude
- + President’s Scholarship
Publications
- Falkenberry, Ip, Blodi, Gunther. Optical Coherence Tomography Findings in Central Retinal Artery Occlusion. Journal of Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging. 2006 Nov-Dec;37(6):502-5.
- Gunther, Altaweel. Bevacizumab (avastin) for the treatment of ocular disease. Surv Ophthalmology. May-Jun;54(3):372-400.
- Gunther, Ip. Laser versus Steroid for Diabetic Macular Edema. Current Diabetes Report. Accepted for publication.
Book Chapters
- Gunther, Ip, Scott. Retinal Vein Occlusions. In: Albert, Jakobiec, eds. Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology. 3rd Edition. Philadelphia: WB Saunders; 2008.
- Gunther, Ip. Ancillary Testing for Retinal and Choroidal Disease. In: Blodi, Quillin. Clinical Retina. 2nd Edition. (print pending)
- Kulkarni, Gunther, Ip. Pharmacotherapy in Retinal Vein Occlusions. In: Therapy of Ocular Angiogenesis: Principles and Practice. Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Pending publication.
- Gunter, Ip. Vein Occlusions. In: Sharon Fekrat. Curbside Consultation in Retina. Non-listed contributing author.
Posters
- Yousseff, Gunther, Altaweel. Idiopathic PED. Poster. ARVO 2009.
Investigator
- Macusight. Phase II Trial. 2009.
Lectures
- Venous Sinus Thrombosis. Grand Rounds, August 2003. Moran Eye Institute, University of Utah.
- Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome. Grand Rounds, June 2006. DOVS, University of Wisconsin.
- Acute Vision Loss. Guest Lecture, November 2006. Department of Physicians Assistant, University of Wisconsin.
- Avastin Safety Data. Grand Rounds, January 2007. DOVS, University of Wisconsin.
- Avastin Safety Data. Resident’s Research Day. June 2007.
- Expanding Avastin Uses. Grand Rounds. August 2007. DOVS, University of Wisconsin.
- Advances in OCT. Grand Rounds. October 2007. DOVS, University of Wisconsin.
- Image is Everything. Grand Rounds. May 2009. DOVS, University of Wisconsin.
Volunteer
- Medical Mission, Free Rural Eye Clinic. Philippines. (May 2007)
- + Performed cataract removal for indigent population
- Director of Finance, Humanitarian Aid Relief Team(1999-2000)
- + Helped organize a 2-week medical humanitarian effort in Ghana, Africa
- + As a team, performed 30 surgeries and trained local health care workers in treatment of Buruli disease in Dunkua, Ghana
- + Directed financial affairs of organization
- Director of Finance, HELP Honduras (1999-2000)
- + Helped organize humanitarian NGO (non-government organization)
- + Organized micro-credit banking system and developed business education program for more than 10,000 Honduran women
- + Volunteered in Honduran emergency room, orphanage, and taught English classes to high school students
Personal
- Speak, read, and write Spanish fluently
- Federal Aviation Administration certified hot air balloon pilot
- Enjoy snow/water skiing, travel, humanitarian work
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.