PAOF Board of Directors

Supporting the PAAO and its education programs will be my focus. This will include fundraising for educational and academic collaborations with institutions all over the world as well as creating new opportunities for young ophthalmologists.
Dr. J. Fernando Arevalo
Chair of the Board
Baltimore, Maryland USA
Executive Committee

J. Fernando Arevalo MD PhD
Chair 2021-2024
Baltimore, MD USA

Jorge E. Valdez García MD PhD
Past Chair
Monterrey, Mexico

Mauricio Maia MD
Vice Chair
Assis, Brazil

Maria H. Berrocal MD
Secretary-Treasurer
San Juan, Puerto Rico

Miguel N. Burnier MD PhD
PAAO President
Montreal, Canada

Ms. Teresa J. Bradshaw
Executive Director
Board of Directors

Richard L. Abbott MD*
Board Member

J. Bronwyn Bateman MD
Board Member
Carmichael, CA USA

Rubens Belfort Jr. MD PhD*
Board Member
São Paulo, Brazil

Francisco Beltrán MD
Board Member
Mexico City, Mexico

Paulo E.C. Dantas MD
Board Member
São Paulo, Brazil

William De La Peña MD*
Board Member

Douglas Koch MD
Board Member
Houston, TX USA

Mark J. Mannis MD
Board Member
Sacramento, CA USA

Mr. Nelson R.A. Marques*
Board Member
São Paulo, Brazil

Mr. James V. Mazzo
Board Member
Irvine, CA USA

Mr. David E.I. Pyott CBE*
Board Member
Avon, CO USA

Guillermo Rocha MD
Board Member
Brandon, Manitoba Canada

Judge Brian Stevenson
Board Member
Calgary, Alberta Canada

Liana Ventura MD PhD*
Board Member
Recife, PE Brazil
Past Chairs of the PAOF

Jorge E. Valdez Garcia MD PhD (Mexico)
Chair, 2018-2021

Liana Ventura MD PhD (Brazil)
Chair, 2015-2018

William De La Peña MD (USA)
Chair, 2012-2015

Mr. Nelson R.A. Marques (Brazil)
Chair, 2009-2012

Rubens Belfort Jr MD PhD (Brazil)
Chair, 2006-2009

Richard L. Abbott MD (USA)
Chair, 2003-2006

Mr. David E.I. Pyott (USA)
Chair, 2000-2003

Alice R. McPherson MD (USA)
Chair, 1997-2000

Mr. T.R.G Sear (USA)
Chair, 1989-1997

Mr. William C. Conner (USA)
Chair, 1984-1988

A. Edward Maumenee MD (USA)
Chair, 1975-1984

James H. Allen MD (USA)
Chair, 1966-1974

Brittain F. Payne MD (USA)
Chair, 1959-1965
Contact the PAOF
Teresa Bradshaw
PAOF Executive Director
1+817-275-7553
[email protected]
2504 W Park Row Drive, Suite B-5, #129
Pantego, TX 76013
USA