Our Doctors
Sunrise Eye Care is committed to providing you the best eye care possible. Our mission is to provide high quality Optometric Care. Our mutual goals are to assure that all patients under our care feel confident that they have received the best care possible. In order to achieive that goal we strive to stay abreast of the latest science in our profession. Additionally, we respect that you have chosen us as your eye care professional and will work hard to provide you with an experience that exceds your expectations at each stage and by all involed in your eye care needs. We look forward to seeing you!
Dr. Phillip K. Haiman
Dr. Haiman graduated with honors from Indiana University School of Optometry in 1999. He subsequently completed his residency at the Boston Veterans Administration which specialized in diseases of the eye such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts. After residency he worked at New England Eye Center - one of our Country's top 5 Ophthalmology Centers, in the position as Director of Optometry. This referral site gave him advanced experience in glaucoma, cornea diseases and hard-to-fit contact lenses. He relocated back to his home state of Florida in 2002. In 2002 he started his practice within the Wal*Mart vision center AND at the same time was an Adjunct Faculty Member at Nova College of Optometry. He is an active member of the American Optometric Association, American Academy of Optometry and Sunrise Chamber of Commerce. He is available for your comprehensive eye care needs and LASIK co-management.
Dr. Kathryn Alvaro-Estevez
Dr. Estevez has been helping South Florida see better for the past 10 years. While studying to receive her bachelor's degree she began training as an Optometric technician. After graduating in 2000 from Barry University, she went on to earn her Doctor of Optometry Degree with Honors at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. During her professional training, Dr. Estevez had the opportunity to train at Bascom Palmer Eye Instiute in Miami, ranked as the number one eye hospital in our country. After obtaining her Doctor of Optometry degree she opened her own private practice in Miami where she practiced for 3 years. Dr. Estevez and her family now reside in Broward County where is committed to providing quality eye care to her community. She is available for comprehensive eye exams, all types of contact lens exams, red eyes and the treatment and diagnosis of ocular diseases.
Dr. Alvaro is currently on maternity leave.
Dr. Richard Chesen
Dr. Richard Chesen received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, in Philadelphia – one of our nations most respected Optometry schools.
In his almost thirty years of practice, Dr. Chesen has been in private practice, and also, worked with general and specialty Ophthalmologists. In 1994, Dr. Chesen was accepted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry – which requires hard work is only granted by completing publications and meeting strict criteria. Very few Optometrists have this distinction. He has also served as an Examiner for the State of Florida Optometric Licensing Board.
“Of all the doctors, I would visit as a child, none was more fun than going to the eye doctor. The strange instrument with ‘magical’ lenses that cleared, blurred and doubled my vision, all the bright lights, the drops that made my pupils large, and my first pair of glasses which allowed me to see the leafs on a tree - how incredible was that? My childhood fascination with having my eyes examined plus a desire to help people led me to pursue a career as an optometrist.”
Dr. Chesen is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has lived in Florida since 1981. He has a brother, sister and mother who also reside in South Florida. In his leisure, Dr. Chesen enjoys many activities including scuba diving, swimming, kayaking, cycling, hiking, tennis, physical fitness, nutrition, hydroponics and yoga.
He is here for all your eye care needs and comes to us with extensive experience and clinical skills to assure you are achieving the best eye exam possible and up keeping the mission of Sunrise Eye Care.
We are proud to have him join our team.
