Guardian Angels come in all shapes and sizes. they have a knack of showing up just when you need them. Sometimes they have extraordinary eyesight and a very generous spirit. such was the case this weekend.


David Logan accidentally left his wallet on the bumper of his car when he was loading his bike back onto the bike rack. Unfortunately, he didn't realize it was there and drove down the road. By the time he realized that it was lost, it was gone. After hours of retracing steps and searching, reporting the loss to the police, fear set in that it was gone forever and it would be necessary to notify credit card companies, the bank, get a new driver's license and handle all the requirements necessary when a wallet is lost.


A missed call on the home phone...could it be about the wallet? Had someone found it? David called the number and left a message. Within the hour Dr. Pit Gills called to say they found it along US 19 and would return it. Hurray!


The next day, Sunday, David met Dr. Gills at Busch Gardens where he was spending the day with his family. David tried to give a $100.00 reward for his wallet's return but it wasn't accepted. This good samaritan was doing what was right and no reward was necessary. He is a guardian angel, one with a most generous heart.

Pit Gills, MD Serving you at our Tarpon Springs office

Pit Gills, MD, is a board certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and refractive surgery.

A native Floridian, he completed his undergraduate studies in Chemistry/Pre-Med at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, and then received his Medical Degree from Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina in 1997. Both his medicine internship and residency in ophthalmology were completed at the University of South Florida, Tampa. Dr. Gills completed his cornea fellowship at St. Luke's.

Dr. Gills has been honored to author two published medical papers. The first paper, Microtubule Disruption Leads to Cellular Contraction in Human Trabecular Meshwork Cells, was published in 1998, and the second, Piggyback Intraocular Lens Implantation, in 2000. Dr. Gills has co-authored a chapter, Treating Keratoconus with Astigmatic Keratotomy and Intraocular Lenses, in A Complete Surgical Guide for Correcting Astigmatism: An Ophthalmic Manifesto. He has participated as a guest lecturer many times, including a presentation at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina, where he discussed CLEAR™ (Clear Lens Extraction And Replacement) surgery.

An avid athlete, Dr. Gills has completed numerous marathons and triathlons, including the Hawaii Ironman in 1996, 2003, 2005, France Ironman 2005 and Switzerland Ironman 2006. He has participated in medical missions to the Dominican Republic and Mexico. Dr. Gills and his wife Joy are the proud parents of son, Pitzer and daughter, Parker. They reside in Clearwater.

Professional Affiliations:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
American Medical Association
Florida Medical Association
Pasco Medical Society

Awards:

Best Paper of Session, Risk Factors for Retina Detachment After Clear Lens Replacement, ASCRS ( Washington, DC), April 16-20, 2005
American Diabetes Association 2005 Father of the Year Award
Mount Zion's 2005 Humanitarian Award

Thanks to the internet details were found about this kind hearted man. Not only does he look like a super hero, it is clear he lives his life like one. Obviously, coming to David's aid is just one of many phenomenal things he has accomplished. In addition, he is setting a fantastic example for his children.