Our Doctors
Richard Kootman, M.D.Richard Kootman, M.D., founder and Medical Director of the Arrowhead Eye Center, is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Corneal Specialist, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kootman graduated from Tulane University, and went on to receive his Medical Degree from LSU School of Medicine. He did his residency in Ophthalmology atthe Tulane Medical Center, and furthered his experience with fellowship training in corneal disease, corneal transplantation, and refractive surgery at the St. Louis University Medical Center. He is member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Phoenix Ophthalmologic Society and Arizona Ophthalmologic Society. As an experienced anterior segment surgeon, Dr. Kootman was the first in Arizona to perform a newer technique in corneal transplantation called, DSEK. He specializes in complex cataract surgeries, corneal transplants, as well as, LASIK Vision Correction. He is a clinical instructor at the Midwestern School of Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona, and frequently lectures on cataract and refractive surgery.
Dr. Kootman and his wife, Jettie, have three children, Brooke, Drew, and Michael. He enjoys golf, magic,
running, and stock trading.
Laurel Yanof, O.DLaurel Yanof, O.D., grew up in Tempe, AZ and graduated from the University of Arizona cum laude. She went on to receive her Optometry Degree from the New England College of Optometry (NECO) and completed her residency in Ocular Disease at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. While at NECO, she received clinical honors at her diverse internships which included community health centers, Veteran's Affairs Medical centers, and an Indian Hospital.She is an active member of Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity(VOSH) and participated in a trip to Bogotá, Colombia in 2009 where her group gave eye exams and dispensed glasses to refugees displaced by guerilla warfare. In 2010 she accompanied Ohio State University VOSH students to Guatemala and Honduras where they continued to deliver eye care to underserved populations. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and her clinical interests include diagnosing and managing ocular
disease.
When she's not at the office, Dr. Yanof enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, horseback riding and playing the piano.
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