Dr. Brent Bellotte completed his ophthalmology training from Texas Tech University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Prior to that, he graduated summa cum laude from West Virginia University,then remained in his home state to receive his medical degree from
West Virginia University School of Medicine. At that time, he graduated in the top 10% of the class with honors in nearly every medical specialty.

His recent accomplishments include being chosen as the prestigious Chief Resident of Ophthalmology, and being honored with the coveted Grand Rounds Presentation Award from Texas Tech University in 2004.

His past achievements include receipt of the Award of Excellence from West Virginia University School of Medicine for outstanding class rank. He also received the acclaimed Peggy Preston Tertiary Scholarship, the Hurlbutt Memorial Endowment, and was awarded the Spurlock Fellowship. Additionally, he was elected as a judge for the Van Liere Research Convocation.

On a more personal note, Dr. Bellotte and Dr. Habash attended medical school together, and got married upon graduation. They continued their residency training together, having the honor of being the first couple in the history of the national ophthalmology matching process to receive acceptance at the same institution at the same time. Furthermore, Dr. Bellotte is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as a Licensed Pilot, and is a member of the SCCA automobile racing and sanctioned track events program.