Ivan H. Garcia, MD, Founding Member
“I am most gratified by the ability to fulfill God’s desire in my life to help others see. I am happiest when those who can hardly see come out of surgery giving thanks to God for their new vision. I always try to be friendly, compassionate and caring toward my patients. My hope is to give them the best vision possible to meet their daily needs. I believe my best quality as a practitioner is my faith and belief that I am doing God’s will.”
Dr. Ivan Garcia is OMNI Eye Specialists’ founding member. His extensive training in intricate microsurgical techniques and experience in performing delicate eye surgery including cataract and corneal transplants and laser vision correction, has made him one of the Baltimore region’s most trusted eye specialists. Dr. Garcia is equally as passionate about giving back to the community and has committed a great deal of time and skills to delivering low or no-cost specialized medical eye care to people in need throughout the region.
Specialties
- Cataract
- Cornea Transplant Specialist
- Refractive and Laser Vision Correction
Fellowship
- Cornea and Anterior Segment Surgery of the Eye, The Wilmer Institute/Johns Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Residency
- Ophthalmology, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Catholic Medical Association
Appointments
- Instructor in Ophthalmology, Medical Faculty of Johns Hopkins University
Awards
- Archbishop’s Award, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Baltimore (for his commitment and volunteer efforts for the patients at Esperanza Center)
- Hands Across America Distinguished Physician Award
- Eugene McCrary Award
- Governor’s Distinguished Citizen Award for Community Service; Baltimore magazine “Top Doc” Award
Community Involvement
- Mission Cataract Surgery
- Boy Scouts of America
- Corpus Christi Foundation
- Esperanza Center
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Dr. Theodore Gancayco is a board certified retina specialist and vitreoretinal surgeon who specializes in diseases of the retina, including lasers and injections.
Dr. Sumana Kommana, MD, is a board certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract surgery and offers the most advanced surgical techniques including laser assisted surgery and premium lens technology. She also specializes in ocular surface diseases, pterygiums, corneal cross linking, and laser vision correction.
"I thank God that I can address the vision concerns of my patients who seem more content when they leave the clinic."
“Having experienced multiple surgeries on my both eyes and restoration of vision from near blindness, I feel more grateful and privileged for the opportunities to provide services that can impact and improve the lives of my patients. Besides, my experiences rooted my practice principle deeper; to treat my patients as I want to be treated.”
Dr. Gnanakkan grew up in Baltimore County and attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Philadelphia, PA. He concurrently enrolled in an MBA program to graduate with a Doctor of Optometry and MBA in May 2001. Dr. Gnanakkan developed a research interest in Molecular and Cellular Biology while studying at the University of Maryland and studied various Neutrophic Growth Factors and inflammatory processes before entering optometry school. His primary interest is the medical side of Optometry where he continues to study various effects on ocular structures in patients with auto-immune diseases, diabetes, infectious diseases, and degenerative diseases and conditions related to genetics and aging. He has certifications in Minor Surgical Procedures for Optometrists, Laser Therapy for the Anterior Segment, and Orthokeratology (Corneal Refractive Therapy).
"It's a great opportunity to be part of OMNI Eye Specialists and it is my pleasure to provide quality eye care to our patients."
"Building strong relationships with patients and taking a holistic approach to patient care are the best aspects of being an eye care provider. My philosophy on patient care is to listen to my patients’ questions and concerns and ensure that they understand the examination findings and the course of treatment. Every treatment is tailored to the patients’ individual needs based on the most current scientific research and technology."
Dr. Edward Wasloski is a founding member of OMNI Eye Specialists. After an astounding career in optometry, Dr. Wasloski recently retired from clinical and surgical practice in June 2023.