ABC Children's Eye Specialists

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Excellent

Joanne A F. • July 08, 2026
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About ABC Children's Eye Specialists

Serving families throughout the Greater Phoenix area, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Avondale, Mesa, Sun City, and Gilbert, ABC Children's Eye Specialists provides specialized medical and surgical eye care for infants, children, teenagers, and adults with select ophthalmic conditions. Our team diagnoses and treats pediatric eye diseases, vision disorders, and acute eye conditions while also providing adult strabismus evaluation and treatment with Dr. James Plotnik and specialized ophthalmic care for adults with special healthcare needs, including pediatric and adult special needs cataract surgery, with Dr. Emily Shortridge.

Our pediatric ophthalmologists and consultative pediatric optometrists have advanced training in pediatric eye care and develop personalized treatment plans using state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and evidence-based care. Appointments are never rushed, and families are encouraged to ask questions and actively participate in decisions about their child's eye health.

The practice offers both surgical and nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of eye conditions, including retinopathy of prematurity, strabismus, amblyopia, cataracts, ptosis, double vision, and other complex pediatric eye disorders. We are committed to delivering compassionate, individualized care that helps every patient achieve the best possible vision and eye health.

To schedule an appointment with one of the experienced providers at ABC Children's Eye Specialists, contact our office today.

Our practice does not accept vision insurance. All examinations are billed through medical insurance.

Insurances

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Ameriben Solutions Inc.
  • Arizona Care Network
  • Banner Choice Plus
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Health Net PPO
  • Humana

Specialties

  • Ophthalmologist
  • Internist
  • Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist
  • Optometrist

Services

  • Amblyopia
  • Astigmatism
  • Blepharitis
  • CVI
  • Double Vision
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Doctor
  • Eye Surgery
  • Glasses
  • Pink Eye

Providers (9)

Dr. Brendan Cassidy, MD
4.8909774 (266)

Dr. Brendan Cassidy, MD

Ophthalmologist

4.9 (266)
1010 E. McDowell Road
Suite 301
Phoenix, AZ, 85006
And 6 more locations
Dr. Rasha Barham, MD
4.8769231 (130)

Dr. Rasha Barham, MD

Ophthalmologist

4.9 (130)
1010 E. McDowell Road
Suite 301
Phoenix, AZ, 85006
And 2 more locations
Emily Shortridge
4.9032258 (124)

Emily Shortridge

Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist

4.9 (124)
1010 E. McDowell Road
Suite 301
Phoenix, AZ, 85006
And 6 more locations
Dr. Alexa Saul, OD
4.9032258 (124)

Dr. Alexa Saul, OD

Optometrist

4.9 (124)
1010 E. McDowell Road
Suite 301
Phoenix, AZ, 85006
And 6 more locations
Monica Ladouceur, OD
4.9032258 (124)

Monica Ladouceur, OD

Optometrist

4.9 (124)
1010 E. McDowell Road
Suite 301
Phoenix, AZ, 85006
And 6 more locations
James Plotnik, MD
4.9032258 (124)

James Plotnik, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist

4.9 (124)
1010 E. McDowell Road
Suite 301
Phoenix, AZ, 85006
And 6 more locations
Lois Filipelli, OD
4.9032258 (124)

Lois Filipelli, OD

Optometrist

4.9 (124)
1010 E. McDowell Road
Suite 301
Phoenix, AZ, 85006
And 6 more locations
Jeanette Stromme, OD
4.9032258 (124)

Jeanette Stromme, OD

Optometrist

4.9 (124)
1010 E. McDowell Road
Suite 301
Phoenix, AZ, 85006
And 6 more locations
Dr Lotus Schifsky, OD
4.9032258 (124)

Dr Lotus Schifsky, OD

Optometrist

4.9 (124)
1010 E. McDowell Road
Suite 301
Phoenix, AZ, 85006
And 6 more locations

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4.9
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