Meet Mitchell Ward, PA-C, General and Dry Eyecare Specialist

Personalized Eye Care You Can Trust

Mitchell Ward, PA-C, is a certified Physician Assistant at Tailored Eyes in Venice, Florida. Mitchell works alongside Dr. Steven Kane to provide compassionate, general eye care to patients throughout Venice, Sarasota, Englewood, North Port, and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities. Whether you’re returning to Tailored Eyes for a comprehensive annual, a diabetic eye exam, macular degeneration follow-up, a cataract evaluation, glaucoma management, treatment for dry eye, or post-surgical care, Mitchell takes the time to explain your condition, answer your questions, and create a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs and lifestyle.

A Patient-First Philosophy

Mitchell understands that eye disease can be overwhelming. His goal is to make every one of your visits feel comfortable, educational, and reassuring. He believes that excellent outcomes begin with listening carefully to your concerns and making sure you fully understand your options.

Patients appreciate his approachable personality, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering exceptional care.

Working Alongside Dr. Steven Kane

As an integral member of the Tailored Eyes team, Mitchell works closely with Dr. Kane to provide seamless, high-quality eye care. This collaborative approach allows patients to benefit from both advanced medical expertise and personalized attention throughout their treatment journey.

Mitchell assists in the evaluation and management of a wide range of eye conditions, helping patients before and after procedures while ensuring continuity of care at every step.

Getting to Know Mitchell

In 2025, Mitchell graduated cum laude from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, earning a Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS), and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Studies with minors in Biology and Neuroscience. He completed all five years of his education at King’s College, where he trained in the college’s rigorous, highly competitive ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program.

Mentored by Dr. Kane, Mitchell is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care with a strong emphasis on thorough communication, education, and individualized treatment. He believes every patient should feel comfortable, well-informed, and confident in the care they receive.

Throughout his collegiate career, Mitchell distinguished himself both academically and athletically as a scholar-athlete and was recognized as a member of the Academic All-MAC Freedom Team. Mitchell had achieved this honor while being apart of the King’s College Men’s Soccer team. Additionally, in recognition of his hard work in the classroom and academic achievement, Mitchell was inducted into the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society, an honor bestowed by his professors and peers.

Outside of the clinic, Mitchell enjoys running, spending time at the beach, traveling, and bird photography. Mitchell is an avid soccer enthusiast and former player. On weekends, he can often be found watching matches, particularly cheering on the Philadelphia Union and Chelsea FC.

Schedule an Appointment

Associations

Place of Birth:
Harrisburg, PA

Undergraduate:
Kings College Bachelor of Science – Cum Laude

Medical Training:
Kings College Master of Science – Physician Assistant

Internship in Ophthalmology:
Tailored Eyes, Venice, Florida

Board Certification:
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Board-Certified Physician Assistant

5 Quick Questions with Mitchell

What is your favorite condition to treat?

With how complex the eye is, it is hard to pick just one! I would ultimately have to choose Dry Eye Syndrome also known as Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca. Whether it is lack of tear production, inflammation, evaporative tear films, or blocked oil glands in the eye lids, dry eye comes in many shapes and forms, but luckily for patients, so do our treatments! Dry eye is one of my favorite conditions to treat because, as my patients will tell you, artificial tears are just the tip of the iceberg. Treating dry eye allows me to fully extend my knowledge and skill base. From medicated tears to different in-office dry eye procedures, I have the ability to tailor each treatment plan to the patient and their symptoms. Treating dry eye not only can help the feeling of the patient’s eyes, but believe it or not can help the quality of their vision too! Just because the eyes do not feel dry, does not mean you are not looking through the dryness.

How did you choose Venice, Florida?

My choice to come down to Venice, FL was easy! My parent’s and additionally my girlfriend’s parents had moved down to FL while we were in PA School. I enjoyed spending my summer or winter vacations down here. I loved the people, the water, and most of all the weather!

Why did you choose Ophthalmology?

Ironically, ophthalmology is one of the least common specialties employing Physician Assistants, making it the last field I ever expected to pursue as a PA student. As I progressed through my education and clinical training, however, I realized I was looking for a specialty that was hands-on, intellectually stimulating, offered meaningful patient relationships, and provided a strong sense of professional fulfillment. Naturally, I was drawn to specialties such as Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, and OB-GYN.

Everything changed when a family member introduced me to Dr. Kane. Although I was initially hesitant, I decided to take the opportunity to complete a rotation with him and explore the field of ophthalmology. At the time, ophthalmology received very little attention in PA school, and many of my professors questioned whether it was a worthwhile rotation given the limited career opportunities available for PAs in the specialty.

From my very first days working alongside Dr. Kane, I quickly realized that ophthalmology embodied everything I had been searching for. I became fascinated by the complexity of the eye, the precision of its surgeries and procedures, and the challenge of diagnosing and managing both common and rare ocular diseases. Most rewarding of all was witnessing the profound impact that restoring or preserving a patient’s vision has on their quality of life. Few experiences in medicine compare to helping someone regain the gift of sight, and the gratitude expressed by patients is truly invaluable.

Under Dr. Kane’s mentorship, I have developed a strong foundation in ophthalmic medicine, gaining confidence in clinical examination, diagnosis, procedures, patient counseling, and medical decision-making. His guidance has shaped not only my clinical skills but also my passion for the specialty.

Although Physician Assistants in ophthalmology remain relatively uncommon, I am proud to be part of this unique and growing community. It is a privilege to contribute to preserving and restoring vision, and I look forward to making a meaningful difference in the lives of my patients through exceptional eye care.

Tell me a fun fact about you.

I am very interested in bird photography. I of course fell down the rabbit hole of appreciating the abundance and exoticness of Florida birds. I frequently travel the state to do bird photography and always bring my camera with me when I am away from home, because you never know what birds you will see. I have a running list of species I have encountered and a whole folder of my pictures.

Another interesting fact about me is, I rescued a 2-year-old fluffy French Bulldog named Mabel.

What lies ahead for you in the coming year?

I am excited to gain more autonomy, more patients, and more knowledge!

Explore All About Eye Conditions

For information about cataracts, dry eye disease, Fuchs’ corneal dystrophy and many other conditions click the link below.

Learn More About Eye Conditions

Existing Patient?

 

Call to book your appointment Email with questions

New Patient?

Fill out your intake forms now.

Fill Out Forms