James Guzek

Kind, unhurried and gentle, Jim Guzek has a friendly, easy-going temperment and thoughtful attention to detail that puts people at ease. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Jim grew up here in a quiet suburb. He enjoys time with his family, cycling, swimming, hiking, snow skiing and mission work. Jim and his wife Roberta, a nurse, live in Richland, Washington. They have two sons and twin daughters—James, Joseph, Leah and Rachel.

Professional Profile

Medical School

1978 — Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

1982 — Ophthalmology — Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA

Fellowship

1983 — Cornea and External Disease — Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

Medical Practice

1983 to 1986 — King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

1987 to 1990 — Ruhunu Eye Hospital, Weligama, Sri Lanka

1990 to 1997 — Chief of Ophthalmology – J. L. Pettis VA Hospital, Loma Linda, CA

1998 to 2002 — Margaret Marquart Catholic Hospital, Kpando, Ghana, West Africa