[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 164 (Wednesday, November 16, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6406-S6407]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DR. MATTI VAZEEN

 Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Dr. Matti 
Vazeen, an incredible ophthalmologist, for the unwavering care and 
support he provides to all of his patients in northern Nevada. Dr. 
Vazeen stands as a true example of someone who has spent many years 
dedicated to the Silver State.
  Before settling in Nevada, Dr. Vazeen studied at Northwestern 
University and completed his residency from Louisiana State University 
in New Orleans. He established himself in Northern Nevada in 1999 and 
has worked in the Carson Valley area ever since. Dr. Vazeen is a well-
known, prominent eye physician who specializes in serving seniors. Many 
of Dr. Vazeen's patients rely on his expertise and appreciate his

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humility as their physician. I am both humbled and honored to 
acknowledge Dr. Vazeen for his outstanding work and selfless commitment 
to his patients in our State's capital.
  Dr. Vazeen has served on several industry-related boards, such as the 
American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract 
and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Vazeen has also performed charitable 
cataract surgery in developing countries and has hosted multiple 
speaking seminars at the Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital in 
Bangladesh. Additionally, Dr. Vazeen was a pioneer in the establishment 
of a teaching exchange program between the University of California, 
Davis and the Islamia Institute, which facilitates developmental 
training for medical students finishing their residencies. Dr. Vazeen's 
years of service and commitment to helping others is truly inspiring 
and praiseworthy.
  I am grateful for Dr. Vazeen's dedication to the people of Nevada. He 
exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and should be proud of 
his hard work that highly benefits many Nevadans. I ask all of my 
colleagues to join me in recognizing Dr. Vazeen, and I give my deepest 
appreciation for all that he has done to make Nevada a better place. I 
offer him my best wishes for many fulfilling years to come.

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