06/10/2026
When Dalia Girgis, MD, PhD reflects on her time at UW DOVS, one thing stands out above all else: the people.
“I was struck by how genuine and kind everyone at the UW was, while still being part of a truly outstanding academic and research institution,” she said.
That sense of community helped shape her experience as a resident, influenced her approach to patient care, and continues to guide her today.
After graduation, Dr. Girgis remained at the UW as an assistant professor, working with medical students and ophthalmology residents. In 2014, she relocated to Florida and joined a private practice in Fort Lauderdale. After eight years, she launched her own clinic, Insight Eye Institute in Lighthouse Point, FL. The practice has continued to grow, and she plans to open a second office in Fort Lauderdale later this year.
For new ophthalmologists entering the field, Dr. Girgis emphasizes the importance of maximizing every learning opportunity.
“Spend as much time as possible both inside and outside the operating room,” she advised. “Learn from as many attendings as you can and continue developing your surgical skills. The pearls you gain from each mentor will stay with you and help shape the surgeon you become after training.”
Learn more: https://www.ophth.wisc.edu/blog/2026/06/03/alumni-spotlight-dalia-girgis-md-phd-12/
