A Central Florida native, born and raised in Winter Haven, Dr. Arey returned to the Sunshine State in 2008 following the completion of his training and has been taking care of patients in North Tampa ever since. In 2018, he created Florida Medical Clinic Eye Specialists with a mission to provide an optimized patient-centered experience incorporating new and emergent technologies in eye care and ophthalmic surgery.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Dr. Arey has volunteered his time in coaching hundreds of kids over the last decade in local organizations including the New Tampa YMCA, Chargers Soccer Club, North Tampa Athletic Association, Keystone Little League, and Tampa Bay United Soccer Club. He holds a National “D” Level Coaching License with the US Soccer Federation.

Along with his wife, pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Shuchi Shah, Dr. Arey is raising his three children with a dual focus on academic and athletic achievement, similar to the way he grew up. Mikaela, Evan, and Daniela each compete in their own right around the state of Florida (and beyond!) in various competitive activities, including soccer, basketball, baseball, karate, tennis, golf, and chess.