Local roots.
A personal
perspective.
An Odessa ophthalmology practice led by Dr. Nicholas Bottaro, with a focus on cataract and refractive surgery, alongside medical retina, glaucoma, dry eye, eyelid, and ocular-surface care.

Meet
Dr. Bottaro.
Ophthalmology residencyUSF Morsani College of Medicine
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Internal medicine internshipSt. Petersburg General Hospital
Additional educationHealthcare Services Administration, LECOM
Bachelor of Science degrees, Franciscan University of Steubenville and Fairfield University
Clinical focusRefractive cataract surgery
Comprehensive ophthalmology

Nicholas
Bottaro, D.O.
Refractive cataract surgeon
& comprehensive ophthalmologist
Dr. Nicholas Bottaro trained in general ophthalmology at USF Morsani College of Medicine and earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
His practice brings together cataract and refractive surgery with comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. He offers a range of advanced lens options, including Light Adjustable Lens surgery with personalized postoperative adjustments.
His medical outreach has included work in Jamaica, Honduras, and Haiti, beginning in 2006. That experience is part of his longstanding interest in helping people access eye care.
Originally from Manchester, Connecticut, Dr. Bottaro made Florida his home in 2012. Outside medicine, his interests include boating, scuba diving, and fishing.
Seen. Heard.
Understood.
Room for questions.
A conversation about your vision, your routine, and what matters to you.
Clarity at every step.
Understandable explanations, so you can take part in decisions about your care.
A personal welcome.
A local practice with a thoughtful, human approach to caring for your eyes.
The people
behind your care.
Get to know the office team and the surgical team through photographs shared by Dr. Bottaro.


A closer look
at surgical care.
Work photographs shared by Dr. Bottaro: focused moments, surgical equipment, and colleagues in the operating room.



Find us
in Odessa.
15123 Ogden Loop
Odessa, FL 33556
A look at the proposed permanent signage for the existing practice entrance.
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A clearer next step.
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