Mark L. Jaggers, MD
Specialization
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery with Intraocular Lens Implantation
Laser Eye Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment and Care
Ocular Consultations
Certifications
Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Medical Licensure
Kentucky
Hospital Affiliations
Jewish Hospital, Norton Audubon Hospital, University Hospital
Professional Memberships
Greater Louisville Medical Society
Kentucky Medical Association
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Alpha Omega Alpha
Louisville Academy of Ophthalmology
Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Awards
Distinguished Graduate of AFROTC at Purdue University, 1987
Distinguished Graduate of Euro NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training, 1992
Education
Purdue University, W Lafayette, Indiana, BS in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, 1987
USAF Undergraduate Space Training, 1988
Euro NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training, Distinguished Graduate, 1992
University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, MD, 2003
University of Louisville Department of Medicine, Internship, 2004
University of Louisville Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Residency in Ophthalmology, 2007
About Dr. Jaggers
Dr Jaggers and his wife have two teenage kids in Louisville area high schools. After graduating from Jeffersontown High School in 1983, he attended Purdue University on an Air Force scholarship to study Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Upon graduation, he was trained to fly the Air Force satellite system called the Global Positioning System (GPS). He wanted to fly high performance aircraft and after 3 years on active duty was sent the Air Force’s most elite pilot training program in Texas to train with other NATO pilots. He became a distinguished graduate and went on to fly the largest airplane in the Western world, the C-5 galaxy. While living in Delaware, he had the opportunity to fly around the world supporting National Defense and United Nations missions.
His career abruptly ended when he was diagnosed with cancer. Physicians at the famed MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas helped save his life and inspire a career in medicine. He returned to Kentucky and attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine where he chose ophthalmology in order to use skills to fullest extent while making a difference in people’s lives.
Dr Jaggers loves to play golf and tennis but his passion is spending time with his family and watching his kids play high school and competitive soccer.
The Eye Care Institue is opening new offices in the East End and Bullitt County for Dr Jaggers to care for patients in those areas along with having him see patients in their Audobon office.
Contacting Dr. Jaggers
If you have a medical emergency, call our office, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week at (502) 589-1500 or (800) 999-3036. Dr. Jaggers, or one of the other physicians in our group, will be contacted immediately. If you wish to contact Dr. Jaggers about a matter which is NOT vision-threatening, you may email him at drjaggers@EyeCareInstitute.com
Please remember, Dr. Jaggers only reads his email about once per day. If you have a medical situation, please call our office. Email is not the quickest way to reach Dr. Jaggers.
