Doctors & Staff
Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Central Park Vision Center a proud provider of vision care products and services in Plantation.
Michael Holifield O.D., P.A.
Dr. Holifield has been practicing optometry in South Florida since 1998. His emphasis on patient comfort, as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in optometry enable him to provide you with the best quality of care in the field.
Dr. Holifield has a wide range of experience in different areas of optometry, from eye disorder prevention to corneal reshaping. He has the skills to address your eye care needs.
Dr. Holifield resides in Plantation with his wife, Kathleen and their two children, Brandon and Juliana. Dr. Holifield is active in his community and supports many charities locally and worldwide. In his free time he enjoys golf, snowboarding and spending time with family. He has a great enthusiasm for the game of baseball and supports local youth sports.
“I am proud to provide my patients with the best in vision treatment technology, patient comfort and treatment options. It is my pleasure to address all your eye care questions and concerns.”
– Dr. Holifield
Charities:
Optometry GivingSight, Madre – Global Women’s Rights, Lions Club International
Education: University of Houston, B.S. Psychology and Sociology
Optometry school: Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
Degree: Doctor of Optometry
Board Certified Optometrist
Licensed to practice Optometry in Florida and Texas
Continuing Education Courses: Co-Management of Laser Surgery, Co-Management of Cataract Surgery: Multifocal Intraocular Lenses
Professional memberships: American Optometric Association
Our Staff
Our team consists of passionate individuals who are kind, friendly, and caring. Our staff is here to ensure a smooth process throughout your eye exam.
Our team includes experienced and energetic people whose goal is to provide the best eye care possible.
Melissa Hallman – Office Manager
Melissa joined Central Park Vision Center in June of 2013. As our Office Manager, she is instrumental in running all aspects of our office and in ensuring quality patient care. Her focus is on providing an exceptional experience to every patient who walks through the door. Melissa’s favorite part of working here is interacting with our patients, many of whom have become like family to us over the years.
Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working out at the gym, and running.
Nicole Federici – Optician
We are pleased to welcome Nicole Federicito our office! Many of you have already had the pleasure of meeting her. Nicole joined our office in Oct 2019. She has over 12 years of Optical experience and brings vast knowledge in fitting and adjusting eyeglasses, as well as insurance billing. Nicole is bilingual in English and Spanish.
In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her son and husband, as well as traveling. She became a resident of Plantation in 2019.
Colleen Ramer – Optical Assistant
Colleen joined our office in June of 2018. Though she is new to the optical field, she has extensive work experience in running a business and in providing superior customer service to clients. Colleen is a welcome addition to our team, where she will be able to put these skills to good use, providing our patients with the highest standard of care.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, fishing, and serving as an extremely active member of our community