Board Certification and Special Interests

Dr. David Misch, MD is a highly-regarded ophthalmologist, certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He harbors a keen interest in conditions like macular holes, macular puckers, macular degeneration, and is adept in intraocular lens repositioning surgery.

Educational Background

Dr. Misch’s academic journey began at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and distinguished himself on the Dean’s List. He further completed his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. In addition, Dr. Misch holds an MBA from the University of South Florida, demonstrating his multifaceted capabilities.

Advanced Training

For his specialized training in ophthalmology, he attended the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine/Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Misch broadened his expertise in the retina by training at the LSU-Lions Eye Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, and under the guidance of Dr. Frederick Reeser, M.D., in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Professional Experience

In his early career, Dr. Misch served as the Chief Resident at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine/Mayo Clinic. He has two years of private practice experience at the Florida Retina Institute in Jacksonville, Florida, and a substantial tenure of 31 years at the Center for Retina and Macular Disease in Winter Haven, Florida. He now practices at the Retina Partners of Florida.

Professional Associations

Dr. Misch maintains active memberships in several prestigious medical organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), and the Polk County Medical Society. His affiliations extend to the Florida Society of Ophthalmology and the American College of Physician Executives.

Published Work

Adding to his credentials, Dr. Misch published the paper “Pseudo-endophthalmitis Caused by Intravitreal Lipid Transudation in Association with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy and Hyperlipidemia” in 1986, co-authored with D.M. Robertson.

Personal Life

Outside of his demanding career, Dr. Misch leads an active life alongside his wife, Debora. The couple resides in Bartow, Florida, and participates in various community activities. They are proud parents of three adult children. In his leisure time, Dr. Misch enjoys bicycling and is an accomplished sailplane pilot.

Retina Partners of Florida

For further details, you may visit Dr. Misch’s profile on the Retina Partners of Florida website or by calling any of the his practice locations below:

• Winter Haven
  410 First Street South
  Winter Haven, FL 33880
  863-345-4350
• Lakeland
  1910 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
  Lakeland, FL 33805
  863-345-4350
• Sebring
  5233 US Hwy. 27 North, Ste. 2
  Sebring, FL 33870
  863-345-4350

With such an extensive and diversified portfolio, Dr. David Misch, MD, stands as a luminary in the field of ophthalmology, bringing years of education, training, and hands-on experience to the table.