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Dr. Abel earned his medical degree at Jefferson
Medical College in 1969, completed his ophthalmology residency
at Mt. Sinai Hospital and was a Cornea Fellow at the University
of Florida. A board certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Abel is on
the staff of the Christiana Care Health System. He is a former Clinical
Professor of Ophthalmology at Thomas Jefferson University. He
founded and has been Medical Director of the Medical Eye Bank
of Delaware since 1981. He teaches locally and internationally
on numerous subjects, including cornea, cataract and nutrition.
He instructs the Cornea Microsurgery Workshops at the Academy
of Ophthalmology meetings annually and has been on the Academy's
Committee of International Ophthalmology. Dr. Abel has done active
research on corneal transplants, corneal pathology, contact lenses
and drugs as they relate to the eye. He holds two patents on artificial
corneas and has received the AAO Honor Award and the Senior Honor
Award. Dr. Abel is the author of the popular new book, "The
Eye Care Revolution," which teaches patients how to treat
and reverse common vision problems. Other inquiries concerning
eyecare can also be found on his website, the Eye
Advisory. He was also voted "TOP DOC" by Delaware
Today Magazine. In his spare time, he practices Tai-Chi, and studies
alternative medicine systems.
Dr. Lebowitz earned his medical degree at George
Washington University and received his ophthalmology training
at Yale University School of Medicine. He completed additional
specialty training in retinal vascular diseases at the Retina
Center of Maryland. A board certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Lebowitz
was chairman of the department of ophthalmology for the Christiana
Care Health System. He is on the staff at Christiana Care Health
System, Limestone Medical Center, and Temple Medical Center in
addition to being on staff at Elmer Hospital in NJ. Dr. Lebowitz
serves as clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology at Temple
University School of Medicine and is an Adjunct Professor of ophthalmology
at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He lectures extensively
in the tri-state area on various health issues. A committed volunteer
in the fight against world blindness, Dr. Lebowitz has donated
his surgical services in Vietnam, El Salvador, Senegal, Mauritania
and the Caribbean Islands. Dr. Lebowitz’s areas of expertise
include no needle/no stitch cataract surgery and the diagnosis
and treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous, especially
diabetes and macular degeneration. An avid fly-fisherman and computer-phile,
he enjoys adventures with his wife and daughter.
Dr. Bussard earned his medical degree at The
University of Virginia Medical School in 1969 and completed his
ophthalmology residency there in 1973. A board certified ophthalmologist,
Dr. Bussard established his private practice in Wilmington in
1973. He is associated with the Christiana Care Health System.
In 1976, he implanted the first intraocular lens in Wilmington.
Dr. Bussard specializes in no needle/no stitch cataract surgery
and laser surgery.
Dr. Barrett earned his undergraduate and medical
degrees at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his ophthalmology
residency at Maryland General Hospital, followed by a fellowship
in cornea and refractive surgery at the Bethesda Eye Institute,
St. Louis University. A board certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Barrett
has lectured on keratorefractive surgery, cataracts, and corneal
diseases. He has served as a research consultant to several ophthalmic
technology firms and has published on refractive surgery. Dr.
Barrett believes that each patient has specific and unique eye
care needs. He offers individualized services ranging from primary
eye care to performing state-of-the-art laser vision correction
for nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Dr. Barrett’s
specialities include no needle/no stitch cataract and implant
surgery, laser refractive surgery, corneal transplantation, oculoplastic
surgery, and medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma. Dr. Barrett
is affiliated with Christiana Care Health System, Limestone Medical
Center, and Elmer Hospital in NJ. Dr. Barrett was also voted "TOP DOC" by Delaware Today Magazine. In his leisure time, Dr. Barrett
enjoys traveling, collecting art and antiques, playing piano,
and spending time with his wife and children.
Dr. Milner earned his medical degree at Temple
University School of Medicine and attended both a pediatric residency
and internship at Children’s Memorial Hospital at Northwestern
University. He then completed his ophthalmology residency at Temple
University Hospital, followed by a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship
at Wills Eye Hospital, Fight for Sight department. A board certified
ophthalmologist, Dr. Milner is past chief of the ophthalmology
section at DuPont Hospital for Children and past chairman of the
department of ophthalmology for the Christiana Care Health System.
He is on the staff at Christiana Care Health System, St. Francis,
Wills Eye and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. He
is also a consultant for Crozer Chester Hospital and the Bayhealth
Medical Center. Dr. Milner brings over 20 years experience as
an eye physician, surgeon and pediatric ophthalmologist to Delaware
Ophthalmology Consultants. He has earned the distinction of being
Delaware’s most experienced pediatric ophthalmologist. He
was voted "TOP DOC" by Delaware Today Magazine.
Dr. Pendse provides comprehensive eye care and performs cataract and laser surgery. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. As a graduate of Temple University School of Medicine, he was selected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital where he served as Co-Chief Resident during his final year.
Dr. Sivalingam provides comprehensive evaluation
and treatment to patients with retinal-vascular disorders and
macular diseases as well as surgical management of vitreous and/or
retina disorders. Dr. Arunan Sivalingam received his Bachelor
of Science degree from Franklin and Marshall College and his medical
degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey,
Rutgers Medical School. His internship was completed at Thomas
Jefferson University Hospital where he earned the recognition
of Co-Chief Resident. He then completed a fellowship in retinal
diseases at Wills Eye Hospital. Dr. Sivalingam has written numerous
publications in addition to presenting both nationally and internationally
on various ophthalmic subjects. Dr. Sivalingam currently enjoys
membership in the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American
Medical Association, Delaware & Pennsylvania Academies of
Ophthalmology, Medical Society of Delaware, Ophthalmic Club of
Philadelphia and the Vitreous Society, among others. In addition to being an instructor at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, he is associated with the Christiana Care Health System and Wills Eye Hospital, as well as other local area hospitals.
Dr. Myers earned his medical degree at the University
of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1992, served as Co-Chief
Resident in Ophthalmology at Wills Eye Hospital, and was a Glaucoma
Fellow at the Duke University Eye Center in 1997. He received
the James S. Shipman Award for the best scientific presentation
at the Wills Conference in 1996. A board-certified ophthalmologist,
Dr. Myers is Assistant Attending Surgeon on the Glaucoma Service
at Wills Eye Hospital. He is also an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
at Jefferson Medical College. A respected lecturer on glaucoma
diagnosis and management, Dr. Myers has also published extensively
in that field. Dr. Myers has a private practice in Philadelphia
at Wills Eye Hospital, in addition to being a staff member of
Delaware Ophthalmology Consultants.
Dr. Sonja Biddle graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Indiana University and went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry from the Indiana University School of Optometry. She then completed a contact lens residency at the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry. Dr. Biddle has earned optometric awards and honors including the Sola/Barnes Hind Student Recognition Award and is a member of Beta Sigma Kappa, the International Optometric Honor Fraternity. She has authored several publications on contact lens technology and has participated in various contact lens clinical investigations. She has numerous Optometric Association affiliations, along with holding offices on the Delaware State Board of Examiners in Optometry, the Gas Permeable Lens Institute, and the Smyrna Lions Club. When away from the office, Dr. Biddle enjoys spending time with her husband and children.
Ronald G. Young, O.D. , is a board certified doctor of optometry. Dr. Young was born and raised in Ontario, Canada where he received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Guelph. Subsequently, he earned his Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia. He brings with him seven years of clinical experience in comprehensive eye care, as well as extensive knowledge of laser vision correction and contact lens fittings. When Dr. Young is not seeing patients, he enjoys spending time with is wife and two sons.
Jean M. Stewart, O.D., is a board certified doctor of optometry. Dr. Stewart received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL., and subsequently, earned her Doctor of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry in Tennessee. She brings with her thirteen years of clinical experience in comprehensive eye care, as well as extensive knowledge of contact lenses.
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