Our Practice in Denver

Dr. Stuart Lewis moved to Denver in 1979 after receiving his Bachelor of Arts in neurobiology and behavior from Cornell University in 1974, earning his Doctor of Medicine from George Washington University in 1978 and completing an internal medicine internship at Northwestern University in 1979. At the conclusion of his ophthalmology residency at the University of Colorado in 1982, he entered private practice.

Dr. Lewis was board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1983 and was elected to be a Fellow and Diplomat of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 1984. In 2018, he was selected as a Lifetime Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Lewis has been an active community member in Denver, having built the Cherry Creek Eye Center in 1985, one of the first inclusive Eye facilities in Denver, and created Cherry Creek Eye Physicians & Surgeons, P.C. He has served on various boards, including the Investigational Research Review Board at Rose Medical Center, and was an original board member at Harvard Park Surgical Center.

Dr. Lewis served at least 2 terms as Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at Rose Medical Center. He also holds a position as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado eye residency program and was a Visiting Professor of Ophthalmology at the Elias Santana Hospital in the Dominican Republic.

In 2018, Cherry Creek Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.C. was listed as the 36th highest-rated business in Colorado based on patient reviews by “Top Rated.”

Dr. Lewis is an active alpine and cross-country skier, bicyclist, and golfer. He also enjoys travel, birding, bridge, and opera.

Education & Training

Undergraduate:

• Cornell University, Ithaca, New York (1970-1974)
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Neurobiology & Behavior (1974)

Graduate:

• George Washington University, Washington, D.C. (1974-1978)
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) (1978)

Post-Graduate:

• Northwestern University Hospitals, Chicago, Illinois (1978-1979)
  • Internship in Internal Medicine
• University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado (1979-1982)
  • Residency in Ophthalmology

Additional Training

• UCLA School of Medicine, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Los Angeles, California (1995)
  • PRK Summit Technologies Certification
• ClearVision Laser Centers, Denver, Colorado (1996)
  • PRK Patient Management Certification (January 1996)
  • PRK Patient Management Certification (March 1996)
• VISX Certification Course, Denver, Colorado (October 1996)
  • VISX Excimer Laser System PRK Certification
• Chiron C-LASIK Course, Denver, Colorado (November 1996)
  • Chiron Microkeratome Certification
• VISX Certification Course, Denver, Colorado (January 1997)
  • VISX Excimer Laser System PTK Certification
• VISX Certification Course, Denver, Colorado (April 1997)
  • VISX Excimer Laser System Astigmatism Treatment Certification
• VISX Certification Course, Denver, Colorado (November 1998)
  • VISX Excimer Laser System Hyperopia Treatment Certification

Certification & Licenses

• Medical License:
  • State of Illinois (1978)
  • State of Colorado (1980)
• National Board Medical Examination, Parts I-III (1979)
• American Board of Ophthalmology (1983)

Professional Activities

Private Practice:

• Partner, Kaplan and Lewis (1982-1985)
• Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Cherry Creek Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.C. (1984-present)
  • Managing Partner: 1988, 1994, 1999
• Solo Practice (1986-2001)
• President and CEO, Cherry Creek Eye Physicians and Surgeons, PC (2001-present)

Hospital Affiliations:

• Active Attending Staff, Rose Medical Center (1982-present)
• Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology at Rose Medical Center (January 2008-2010)

Institutional Roles:

• Institutional Research Review Committee (1989-1995)
• Chairman, Ophthalmology Section – Department of Surgery (1993-1994)

Teaching Positions:

• Clinical Instructor, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Department of Ophthalmology (1982-1988)
• Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Department of Ophthalmology (1988-2001)
• Associate Clinical Professor, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Department of Ophthalmology (2001-present)
• Clinical Instructor, Family Practice Residency Programs:
  • University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (1985-present)
  • St. Joseph’s Hospital (1985-present)

Professional Organizations

• Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (1982-present)
• American Academy of Ophthalmology:
  • Diplomat (1983-present)
  • Fellow (1984-present)
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (2001-present)
• American College of Surgeons (Fellow) (October 2007-present)

Dr. Tammy Gray has been a key member of the Cherry Creek Eye Physicians & Surgeons team since 2012 and has practiced in Colorado since 2008. Her blend of professionalism and personal warmth makes her a valued member of our team and community.

After earning her Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA, in 2006, Dr. Gray honed her skills with a residency in Ocular Disease and Surgical Co-Management at Eye Care Associates of Nevada. Her journey into optometry was built on a solid foundation with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO.

Dr. Gray is passionate about providing comprehensive primary eye care, focusing on anterior segment diseases, like keratoconus and dry eye, and fitting scleral contact lenses.

Outside the office, Dr. Gray loves spending quality time with her husband, son, and extended family. She’s a supportive sports mom, cheering on her son at his sporting events, and relishes the joy of movies, live theatre, reading, and exploring new places through travel.

Education

• Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK – Laser Therapy for the anterior segment and surgical procedures for the Optometric physician training.
• Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR – Ocular disease and surgical co-management residency
• New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA – Doctor of Optometry, graduated Magna cum laude
• Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO – Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

Training

• Eye Care Associates of Nevada – Resident
• New England Eye Institute – Vision therapy and Contact Lens Intern
• Boston Medical Center – Contact Lens Services Intern
• Hebrew Rehab Center – Geriatric eye care Intern
• Spaulding Rehab Hospital/Traumatic Brain Injury Unit – Intern
• South Boston Community Health Center – Primary eye care and pediatrics Intern
• West Roxbury VA – Primary eye care / Ocular disease Intern
• Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center – Ocular disease and surgical co-management Intern
• Geiger-Gibson Community Health Center – Primary eye care Intern
• New England Homeless Veterans Shelter – Primary eye care Intern

Board Certifications

• National Board of Examiners in Optometry

Professional Organizations

• American Optometric Association
• Colorado Optometric  Association
• Scleral Lens Education Society
• International Keratoconus Society
• Volunteer Optometric Students for Humanities – Participated in mission trips to Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic
• Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society

Publications

• Contributed data for the “Multi-Center Collection of Scleral Lens Outcomes Study.”
• Co-author of “Low Myopia and Astigmatism Rates in the Southern Atlantic Costal Region of Nicaragua” a poster which was presented at the 2003 Academy meeting.

Dr. Rachel Lewis is a highly skilled optometrist contributing her passion for eye care and a wealth of experience to Cherry Creek Eye Physicians & Surgeons, P.C.

Dr. Lewis earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA. Before pursuing her optometry degree, she completed a Pre-Health Post Baccalaureate Program at New York University and University of Colorado Denver. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Amherst College and spent time studying abroad at Université de Grenoble in France.

Her area of practice is comprehensive primary eye care, with a focus in ocular surface diseases such as dry eye and keratoconus. Her practice also includes contact lens services (specialty, multifocal and soft contact lens fittings), myopia control, glaucoma management, pre-operative evaluations and post-operative care for a wide range of procedures.

Dr. Lewis is deeply committed to public service and has volunteered her expertise at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Stout Street Eye Clinic. She has also traveled to Honduras on a medical mission trip to provide primary care services and eyeglasses to underserved communities.

Outside of her practice, Dr. Lewis enjoys spending time with her husband and children. She takes advantage of the Colorado lifestyle as much as possible with outdoor activities including skiing, camping, tennis and golf. She is also passionate about experiencing other cultures through travel and cuisine.

Whether you are seeking routine eye exams, specialized contact lens fittings, or the management of complex ocular conditions, Dr. Lewis is here to help.

Education

• New England College of Optometry, Boston, MA – Doctor of Optometry
• University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO – Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate
• New York University, New York, NY – Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate
• Amherst College, Amherst, MA – Bachelor of Arts
• Université de Grenoble, Grenoble, France – Study abroad

Training

• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL – Ophthalmic and Optometric  Extern
• Boston Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Boston, MA – Pediatric and Primary Care Extern
• New England Eye Institute, Boston, MA – Specialty Contact Lens Extern
• Boston University Eye Associates, Boston, MA – Low Vision and Primary Care Extern
• DotHouse Community Health Center, Dorchester, MA – Optometric Extern

Board Certification

• National Board of Examiners in Optometry

 Professional Organizations

• American Optometric Association
• Colorado Optometric Association