Dr. Ferguson was certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1985, by the American Board of Eye Surgery as a sub-specialist in cataract/implant surgery in 1990, and by the American Board of Eye Surgery as a sub-specialist in LASIK in 1997. He voluntarily re-certifies in both sub-specialties every 7 years.

Having recently completed his term as President of the American College of Eye Surgeons, Dr. Ferguson continues to be active on both the American Board of Eye Surgery and the American College of Eye Surgeons advisory boards. He lectures nationally and internationally, has authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, and is active in the surgical training of residents from the University of Kentucky Department of Ophthalmology. The Society for Excellence in Eye Care has recently distinguished him as Fellow, their prestigious recognition of his contributions to ophthalmology.

Dr. Wörtz is a board-certified ophthalmologist from Lexington, KY specializing in cataract and refractive surgery. Since completing his training in 2008, Dr. Wörtz has successfully performed thousands of cataract and laser procedures. Much of this surgical volume has been predicated on Dr. Wörtz’s commitment to partnering with optometrists through post-operative co-management. He is dedicated to bringing high quality care to all Kentuckians.

Dr. Wörtz enjoys innovation and teaching his techniques to others around the country. He has been a consulting speaker for Alcon, Carl Zeiss Meditech and Dialogue Medical. He has given numerous lectures at both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons annual meetings. His other scholarly contributions have been featured in Ophthalmology Times, EyeWorld, and Ophthalmology Management magazines and The Journal of Medical Practice Management. He is also an active member and elder at Southland Christian Church where he helped found and continues to help run a free eye clinic for the needy.