Jeffrey S. Karlik M.D. is a Certified Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, he completed medical school at the University of Pittsburgh.

While enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, he served as an officer in the distinguished Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Following this he completed his medical internship at Mercy Hospital and ophthalmology residency at Saint Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh, serving as Chief Resident his final year. Dr. Karlik's LASIK expertise was built on his post-residency training.

Dr. Karlik is on the teaching faculty of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He also serves as an instructor in the internal medicine residency program at West Penn Hospital.