Dr. Alexander Tokarewicz

20,000 LASIK procedures performed

Educational Background

Dr. Alexander Tokarewicz completed his medical degree and residency in ophthalmology at the University of Western Ontario Medical School in London, Ontario. He was chief resident in his final year of training, during which he was awarded a Smith and Nephew Fellowship; one of five awarded annually worldwide. Dr. Tokarewicz completed his clinical fellowship in corneal and external diseases at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, England – one of the most pre-eminent eye care hospitals in the world.

Refractive Experience

Dr. Tokarewicz has practiced ophthalmology for over 30 years, providing service to London and south western Ontario. He has expertise in the domains of refractive surgery, corneal disease, complex anterior segment reconstruction, sutureless cataract phacoemulsification surgery, and corneal transplants and recently developed techniques in lamellar surgery and endothelial transplantation. Dr. Tokarewicz has also performed thousands of advanced custom wavefront procedures.

Dr. Tokarewicz is an associate professor in the University of Western Ontario’s department of ophthalmology, where he teaches ophthalmologists-in-training. He has also taught various refractive surgery techniques to doctors from Canada, the United States and abroad. Dr. Tokarewicz is a member of the Ivey Institute of Ophthalmology at St-Joseph's Hospital in London.

Accomplishments and Awards

Dr. Tokarewicz has given presentations and lectured internationally at professional conferences on various topics, including refractive surgery, cataract surgery and infectious diseases. He has also published numerous articles in a variety of ophthalmic medical journals.

Dr. Tokarewicz was actively involved in improving eye care in developing nations. He regularly participated in volunteer work for organizations such as ORBIS, providing expertise in surgical and medical care in emerging nations. He now works with the CNIB on the Eyevan serving Northern Ontario.