Meet Our Physicians

Born in Philadelphia, Dr. Palmon’s non-medical interests include tennis, bicycling, skiing, running, golfing, and rollerblading.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Avril was raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. His non-medical interests include writing and recording music, guitar, cooking, and golf.

Dr. Marhue was born in Trinidad, completed high school and started college in Toronto, and completed undergraduate and Optometry training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He and his wife enjoy family and friends more than anything else but also love soccer, riding, running and the beach. He has been a Fort Myers resident since 1991.

Dr. Orr enjoys sports, particularly tennis, golf, and bicycling. She is active on bowling teams, as well as taking aerobics and ceramics classes

Dr. Smolyar is married and has three children.  In his spare time, Dr. Smolyar enjoys swimming, scuba diving, and fishing.  He has also spent time providing free surgical eye care in the underserved countries.