Our Team

Steven Friedlander
Steven Friedlander
MD, FACS

Dr. Friedlander received his medical degree from the Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Following internship at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Dr. Friedlander attended the University of California, San Diego for ophthalmology residency. After serving as chief resident, he attended the University of Illinois, Chicago for a two-year surgical vitreoretinal fellowship. Since joining Nevada Retina Associates in 1998, Dr. Friedlander has treated tens of thousands of patients with sight-threatening diseases. He has served as the President of the State Ophthalmology Association and in several positions in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and he has been awarded the Secretariat and Achievement Awards. When not fixing retinas, he enjoys spending time with his family – his wife Monica and their three dogs, playing chess, poker, and guitar, traveling, trapshooting, cooking, and snowboarding.

Elena Geraymovych
Elena Geraymovych
MD

Dr. Geraymovych received her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. She completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Maryland, followed by a two-year surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at The Ohio State University. Prior to entering private practice, she served as a Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio where she was involved in patient care, surgical training, and physician education. Dr. Geraymovych is known for her diagnostic precision, patient-focused care, and clear communication, providing patients with confidence regarding their diagnoses and treatment decisions. She is dedicated to delivering evidence-based retinal care using the latest technology, with an emphasis on safety, outcomes, and long-term visual health. Outside of medicine, she enjoys skiing and traveling with her family.

William Stevenson
William Stevenson
MD

Dr. Stevenson received his medical degree from the University of Kansas. Following medical school, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Arizona, and his vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at The Ohio State University. Dr. Stevenson has extensive experience in the medical and surgical management complex retinal conditions. Dr. Stevenson has been a practicing vitreoretinal surgeon since 2019, and he joined Nevada Retina Associates in 2025. Patients appreciate his personable demeanor and his ability to communicate complex concepts in an understandable manner. When he is not working, he enjoys exploring the beautiful Great Basin through his hobbies of hiking and biking.

Rob Welch
Rob Welch
MSN, FNP-BC, CRNO

Rob Welch obtained his bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry and nursing, and his Master’s in Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Nevada, Reno. Rob is a Certified Registered Nurse of Ophthalmology (CRNO), and he maintains Family Nurse Practitioner certification with both national boards – the ANCC and the AANP. Rob has served on the board of the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses. Rob is an accomplished educator, contributing as an expert in the field of ophthalmology at international meetings, and teaching nurses at home and abroad. Rob has authored several professional articles and ophthalmic textbooks and contributed to the Scope and Standards of Ophthalmic Nursing Practice, an important reference for nursing education and practice. Since joining Nevada Retina Associates in 2000, Rob has worked closely with the doctors to provide outstanding diagnostics and coordinated care. Rob is a native Nevadan who is married with 3 children. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys spending time with his family in the deserts, mountains, and lakes around Reno.