Rare honor: Dr. Connie McCaa named 'Best Doc' for 12th year

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Ophthalmologist Connie McCaa, M.D., Ph.D., is ranked as one of the Best Doctors in America by her peers for a 12th consecutive year. The recognition was announced by Best Doctors, which sets the standard for medical peer review and is the most widely known organization of its kind. Physicians are voted onto the list by other physicians, who deem them the best in their field. "We have 45,000 doctors in the U.S., so it is exceptional for Dr. McCaa to achieve such long recognition from her peers," said Beverly Jackson, media and communications liaison for Best Doctors Inc. "It's always an honor to be included among the Best Doctors," McCaa said. "I know the patients are very aware of that list, particularly patients who come for LASIK laser vision correction from out of state. "I am especially honored that other physicians chose me," added McCaa, who has an ophthalmology clinic at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, Miss., as well as the LASIK Laser Eye Center in Flowood, Miss. McCaa is a nationally known refractive surgeon and was one of the first in the country to perform LASIK. She has been active in the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, since 1983. McCaa has been listed as a Best Doctor every round since she first appeared on the 1998 list, Jackson said. The list now is released biennially, so the new list covers 2009-2010. Jackson said the states with the most Best Doctors are: 1) California, 2) New York and 3) Texas. McCaa specializes in LASIK laser eye surgery, using only the newest medical technology available for laser vision correction. Her private practice includes refractive surgery, cataract surgery, presbyopic intraocular lens for distance vision and near vision, multifocal lens implants, cornea transplants, LASEK, SBK, diseases of the cornea, and ophthalmology exams. Her LASIK Laser Eye Center is the only iLasik Certified laser eye clinic in the state. Her two ophthalmology clinics in the metro Jackson, Miss., area are conveniently located from Jackson International Airport for out-of-state patients. To contact Dr. McCaa's clinics, call 601-713-0038 or go to http://www.ConnieMcCaa.com. For photos, interviews or more info, contact: Leslie Myers at Myers Ink (314) 863-1879 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it