"We Put YOU in Focus"
(520) 790-8888 

The Doctors at the Eye Institute of Southern Arizona

Barry Kusman M.D., F.A.C.S

Dr. Kusman graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand School of Medicine in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1973.  Following three years of practice in internal medicine, he completed a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at Georgetown University in 1977.  Dr. Kusman completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1980 and a fellowship in anterior segment surgery at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida the following year.

Dr. Kusman is an experienced ophthalmic surgeon who specializes in microsurgery of the eye and is an expert in corneal, cataract and refractive vision correction surgery.  He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.  Dr. Kusman is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and a charter member of the International Association of Ocular Surgeons.  He was listed in Who’s Who in the State of Arizona in 1984-1985 and 1989-1990.

Dr. Kusman graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand School of Medicine in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1973. Following three years of practice in internal medicine, he completed a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at Georgetown University in 1977. Dr. Kusman completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Florida College of Medicine in 1980 and a fellowship in anterior segment surgery at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida the following year.

Dr. Kusman is the founder and Medical Director of Visual Expressions Skin Care Center, located within the Eye Institute, which was established in 2003 as a state-of-the-art center for skin rejuvenation and aesthetics.  He is a certified Medical Laser Technician and Laser Safety Officer.  Dr. Kusman personally administers Botox® Cosmetic as well as dermal fillers and was a clinical researcher for the Swedish company Pharmacia, which developed sodium hyaluronic acid for use in ophthalmology and facial enhancement surgery.  His extensive experience using this viscoelastic substance spans over 25 years.




We are one of the premiere ophthalmic practices in Tucson.  The practice was established in 1984 by Drs. Jeffrey I. Katz and Barry Kusman, who pioneered the first ambulatory surgical center in the city and have since provided corneal, cataract and laser vision surgery to the benefit of thousands.  In response to a growing need, a comprehensive skin care center was added in 2003 offering all modalities of aesthetic skin care including laser, pulsed light, and MD administered Botox® and fillers.
Tucson Office
5632 East 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711-2485
Green Valley Office
1055 N. La Canada Drive., Suite 131
Green Valley, AZ 85614
(520) 790-8888
(C) Copyright 2012 Eye Institute of Southern Arizona, PC - Trademarks, Images and Text are property of respective owners - Policy - Website by AZ13.com