Dr. Andrew Calman received his BS and MS degrees from Yale University, and his MD and PhD from UCSF, where he completed his ophthalmology residency and now serves on the clinical faculty. Dr. Calman is not only a board-certified ophthalmologist, he actually administers the examination to candidates for board certification. He helped pioneer modern cataract treatments, and performs and teaches advanced procedures for cataract, glaucoma, and retinal disease. For many years Dr. Calman was Medicare's consultant for regional eye care policy, and he received the coveted Achievement and Special Recognition Awards from the American Academy of Ophthalmology for his services to the profession. He speaks seven languages proficiently, has made contact with over 180 countries via amateur radio, and is a local leader in the FEMA Community Emergency Response Team.