(Independence, MO) – Carl N. Stout, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. has been awarded the 2007 Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award from the Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (MoSEPS). MoSEPS is an important organization which supports institutions in Missouri relating to eye care and general health care.
The Gold Medallion is the highest honor given by the society, bestowed only upon its most praiseworthy members. The distinguished award recognizes lifetime achievement and outstanding service in the medical and Ophthalmic professions on the local, state and national level.
"There are many doctors who deserve thanks for their lifetime commitment and service in health care. It is very humbling to be recognized by my colleagues, friends and peers," said Stout. "I am grateful to the Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons for this esteemed award."
Dr. Carl Stout is a cataract specialist who has been serving the Kansas City area for over 30 years. He is the co-founder and Medical Director of Discover Vision Centers, a home-grown Kansas City medical practice that led the industry in integrating ophthalmology, optometry and optical services under one roof.
“Honors such as this continue to strengthen Discover Vision Centers’ reputation as a leader in eye care,” said Jim Denning, CEO of Discover Vision Centers. “Dr. Stout is not only a skilled surgeon, but an incredible human being who is deserving of the golden platform represented by this award” he added.
Since opening its doors in the cities of Lee’s Summit and Independence in 1973, Discover Vision Centers has quadrupled in size, now serving Blue Springs, Harrisonville, Kansas City North, Olathe, and two locations in Leawood, KS. Patients benefit from Discover Vision’s renowned expertise and the long-standing commitment to do what is best for the patient.
Dr. Carl Stout is a board-certified ophthalmologist with Discover Vision Centers, specializing in gentle, no-stitch cataract surgery, intraocular lens implant and glaucoma. For more information about Discover Vision, visit its website at www.discovervision.com.
