ecclesiastical mission in Brazil. He attended the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he received his medical degree, graduating with honors in research and receiving the Millmann Award, the highest award given annually in the college. His medical internship was completed at Wheaton Franciscan St. Joseph Hospital's transitional program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he was awarded for his bedside manner.  He received his ophthalmology training at The Eye Institute of Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he received the POET award for excellent patient care. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed ophthalmology and vision science articles, of which some highlights are linked below.

Upon completion of his training, Dr. McAllister joined NVOA in July of 2014. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and currently serves on the Academy’s Health Policy Committee working primarily as the Academy’s Practice Expense Liaison to the American Medical Association’s RVS Update Committee (RUC). He is also a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. McAllister and his wife are the proud parents of three young boys and a baby girl. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, singing, painting, and racing with his kids.