Meet Our Doctors
Our Doctors
VIRGINIA’S LEADERS IN ADVANCED LASIK AND CATARACT SURGERY AND THE TREATMENT OF GLAUCOMA, CORNEA, AND RETINAL DISORDERS
The doctors and surgical team at Lipstock LASIK & Cataract Center have dedicated their professional lives to providing their patients with the safest and most precise solutions for their patients’ unique vision needs. As leaders in vision surgery, our team has performed thousands of procedures – many of which were the first of their kinds in Virginia.
We have brought together an exceptional team driven by a compassion for patients and a dedication to providing incredible results. Our passionate pursuit of excellence means you’ll receive first-rate care from your consultation to post-treatment.
Kenneth Lipstock, M.D.
Meet your local, world class LASIK expert: Dr. Lipstock!
- Graduate of MCV/VCU Medical School and Ophthalmology Residency
- International fellow under Luiz Ruiz, inventor of LASIK instrument
- Director of MCV Department of LASIK
Dr. Lipstock was the first Virginia surgeon to:
- Perform LASIK
- Correct astigmatism and farsightedness with LASIK
- Perform bifocal LASIK procedure
- Routinely provide topical anesthesia for cataract surgery (along with Dr. Stevens)
- Provide the incredible Light Adjustable Lens for cataract surgery
Dr. Lipstock was the first Richmond surgeon to:
- Perform blade-free LASIK
- Utilize the revolutionary iDesign LASIK technology
Dr. Lipstock’s comprehensive research explaining the theoretical risks and benefits of Laser Cataract Surgery has helped to influence the way surgeons approach laser-assisted cataract surgery worldwide.
Garth Stevens, M.D.
Meet Dr. Stevens!
- UVA Medical Student
- Henry Ford Hospital Ophthalmology Residency
- NIH Ocular Immunology Fellowship
- Georgetown University Cornea Fellowship -Full-time Faculty of MCV Department of Ophthalmology 1995-2000
- Private Practice in Richmond, VA for complex cataract and corneal procedures
Dr. Stevens was the first Virginia surgeon to:
- Perform minimally invasive corneal transplant technologies such as DLEK, DSEK, DMEK, and DWEK
- Perform laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Routinely provide topical anesthesia for cataract surgery (along with Dr. Lipstock)
- Perform Yamane technique to support displaced intraocular lenses
Dr. Stevens was the first Richmond surgeon to:
- Use the XEN surgical technology during cataract surgery for advanced glaucoma
- Perform corneal collagen cross-linking for the treatment of corneal keratoconus
Rishi K. Parikh, M.D.
Meet Dr. Parikh!
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Student
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Residency
- Corneal Associates of New Jersey Fellowship
As a Board Certified Ophthalmologist since 2013, Dr. Parikh:
- Specializes in Laser Cataract Surgery
- Has performed medical and surgical management of corneal diseases
- Has treated corneal ulcers, dry eye syndrome, corneal dystrophies, and keratoconus
- Performs refractive procedures including LASIK, PRK, PTK, Intacs, collagen cross-linking, corneal transplants, DSAEK, pterygium, and cataracts
- Has completed over 5,000 surgeries and given numerous lectures
5 Star Reviews
“I got lasik about 5 months ago from Dr. Lipstock. I can’t speak any higher of the staff. Every person that I spoke with was very kind and walked you through the process very well and made me very comfortable. The procedure itself is feels strange but it only takes a few minutes per eye to see clearly so it’s definitely worth getting done! The staff is there talking you through every step of the process. I was a bit nervous at first but I am definitely glad I did it. I am now seeing 20/15, better than 20/20! It’s amazing to not have to wear glasses anymore! Definitely recommend!”
from Chelsea W.
“I have worn thick coke bottle glasses since I was 8. To find that finally at 55, I was free of glasses is truly miraculous for me. To be able to see at the beach or while swimming or even showering is something I never thought would be possible. Dr. Lipstock provided me with a priceless gift. I am eternally thankful. Also, each one of his team took great care of me and made me feel completely at ease. A wonderful experience. I highly recommend his services.”
from Carol P.
