Our Surgeons
Ophthalmology, the study and treatment of eye conditions, is a delicate science that depends on the education and skill of the practitioner. By objective measures and by personal standards, we believe our surgeons are extraordinary.
Bruce Germer, MD
Dr. Bruce Germer attended medical school at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. He then went on to complete both his residency in ophthalmology and fellowship in Retina & Vitreous at Ochsner in New Orleans, Louisiana.
He is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal disease, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
Dr. Germer has been with the Eye Surgery Center since 1992. He became the practice owner in 2000, and also serves as Medical Director. He currently sees patients at our offices in Metairie, Gretna and Slidell.
In his spare time, Dr. Germer enjoys fishing and traveling.
John T. Frisbee, M.D.
Dr. John T. Frisbee attended Medical School at Southern Illinois University. His residency in ophthalmology was completed at State University of New York, and his fellowship in Surgical Retina was completed at Ochsner in New Orleans.
He is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal disease, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. He also treats uveitis.
Dr. Frisbee has been with the Eye Surgery Center since 2013, and sees patients in our Metairie, Gretna and Slidell offices.
In his spare time, Dr. Frisbee enjoys skiing and swimming.
James David, M.D.
Dr. James David attended medical school at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. After completing a residency at Wayne State University at Crittenton Hospital, he completed an ophthalmology residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. He completed a two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal disease, including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
Dr. David has been with the Eye Surgery Center since 2022 and sees patients in our Metairie, Gretna, and Bogalusa offices. In his spare time, Dr. David enjoys running, spinning, kayaking, traveling, cooking, going to the symphony, and attending live music events.
Marilu O’Byrne, M.D.
Dr. Marilu O’Byrne completed medical school at LSU in New Orleans, and then her residency at LSU Eye Center in New Orleans.
She is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and specializes in cataract and refractive surgery as well as general ophthalmology.
Dr. O’Byrne has been practicing in the New Orleans area since 1986, and sees patients in our Metairie office.
In her spare time, she enjoys cycling and spending time with her family.
Jennifer Vallelungo, M.D.
Dr. Jennifer Vallelungo attended medical school at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. She went on to complete her residency training in ophthalmology with Louisiana State University and Ochsner.
She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specializes in cataract surgery and general ophthalmology.
In her spare time, Dr. Vallelungo enjoys boating, gardening, and spending time with her family.
D. Michael Ostrick, O.D.
Dr. Michael Ostrick attended the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, and has been with the Eye Surgery Center since 1985.