Ariela Baran

Ariela Baran is an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University's College of Optometry, where she teaches and supervises clinical rotations. She completed her Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) at Nova Southeastern University in 2020 with honors, preceded by a B.S. in Vision Science (2018) and a B.A. in Health Sciences from the University of Central Florida (2016). After her residency in Primary Care Optometry (2021), she transitioned to full-time faculty. Her clinical focus includes pediatric and binocular vision care.

Education:

• B.A. Health Sciences, University of Central Florida Honors Program (2016)
• B.S. Vision Science, Nova Southeastern University (2018)
• O.D., Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry (2020, with honors)

Research & Clinical Interests: Dr. Baran emphasizes patient-centered care for diverse populations, particularly in pediatric optometry and binocular vision disorders. She actively contributes to training future optometrists through clinical supervision and laboratory instruction.

Awards:

• GPLI Clinical Excellence Award
• Volk Faculty Choice Award

Advising & Grants: While no specific grants are noted, her role involves mentoring third- and fourth-year optometry students in clinical settings. No advisees are listed in available records.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in clinical training environments within the College of Optometry's primary care and pediatric clinics.