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Vitreo- Retinal Surgeon / Ophthalmologist practicing in multiple offices in the Tampa Bay and Pinellas Area of Florida.

Dr. Emborgo specializes in all areas of pediatric ophthalmology, including strabismus, amblyopia, glaucoma, and cataracts.

Dr. Emborgo provides both medical and surgical management of all pediatric eye disorders and adults with strabismus (misaligned eyes). She is highly experienced in the treatment of pediatric anterior segment diseases (i.e. pediatric cataracts, pediatric lens disorders, and pediatric glaucoma), complex adult strabismus and childhood strabismus, amblyopia, trauma, congenital nasolacrimal duct obstructions, retinopathy of prematurity, glasses and eye infections.

Dr. Trisha Emborgo is a board-certified fellowship-trained physician in pediatric-ophthalmology and strabismus. She attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. She continued her medical training with an internship and ophthalmology residency at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in New York City, in which she served as Chief Resident during her final year. She completed her pediatric-ophthalmology and adult strabismus fellowship at the prestigious Duke Eye Center (Duke University Medical Center) in Durham, North Carolina. During her time at Duke, she served as a clinical associate and was actively involved in training ophthalmology residents, particularly in pediatric eye care and ocular trauma. Dr. Emborgo believes caring for a child with an eye condition involves supporting the entire family, and she is committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care.

Dr. Emborgo has authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and has presented her research at national conferences. She was awarded as a research fellow finalist at the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Conference for her podium presentation on “Longitudinal Monitoring of Pediatric Anterior Pathway Compression Diseases Using Virtual Reality Visual Field Testing". She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Texas Medical Association, and Dallas County Medical Society. In addition to English, she is fluent in Tagalog.

Dr. Emborgo and her husband are delighted to return to Texas to be closer to family. Outside of work, she enjoys practicing hot yoga, attending spin classes, and cherishing quality time with her husband and their perfectly mustached black tuxedo cat, Misu.

Dr. Farrugia is board certified in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck surgery. He completed fellowship training in Otology and Neurotology. He has been appointed as an assistant Clinical Professor for the Department of Osteopathic Surgical Specialties at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.Dr. Farrugia cares for patients with all types of ear, nose, and throat disorders. This includes pediatric patients as well as the geriatric population. He incorporates a wide range of diagnostic testing into his evaluation. He uses the latest technology for both evaluation and surgical care.In addition to providing medical and surgical care for general Ear, Nose and Throat disorders, Dr. Farrugia also completed fellowship training and specializes in surgery for the ear and balance disorders. He cares for patients with hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, ear infections, and chronic ear disease. He performs surgery for the ear including reconstructive procedures for hearing loss, otosclerosis, cholesteatoma, and Baha implants. His particular interest is caring for patients with Meniere’s disease and other balance problems.Dr. Farrugia believes in a thorough patient-centered evaluation beginning with a careful history. He listens and responds to his patients problems and concerns.

Dr. Fox earned his Bachelor of Science at Grove City College in 2007. He received his Doctorate in 2011 from LECOM. LECOM was also where he completed his internship and ophthalmology residency from 2011-2015. During his residency, Dr. Fox also achieved a Masters of Science in medical education.

After residency, Dr. Fox completed a Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery with Dr. Francis W. Price, Jr., a world-renowned cornea specialist and pioneer in cornea transplantation.

Dr. Fox is a board-certified, fellowship trained ophthalmologist who currently practices at Fox Ophthalmology Associates in Indiana, Pennsylvania.