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Barbara – Office Manager

Office manager at Dr. Burke’s for 19 years. Born and raised in Philadelphia. Went to penn state university and graduated with a Bachelors in secondary education, English. Received Masters Degree from Villanova University in guidance and counseling. Mother of two boys both born in Cincinnati. Loves cooking, movies, exercising & creating flower arrangements from her garden.

Professional experience:

  • Director, Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1979-1998
  • Private practice, sole proprietor, 1998 to present

Professional education:

  • Fellow, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1978-1979
  • Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1975-1978
  • Medical student, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, 1970-1974

Professional associations:

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • American Academy of Pediatrics

Professional awards:

Personal information:

  • Married 37+ years
  • 2 grown sons
  • Interests – family, golf, physical fitness, photography, wine