Top Macular Degeneration Doctors

Macular degeneration can be detected early with regular exams, but an diet rich in lutein and zeaxanthin – antioxidants found in foods like kale and spinach – may help delay its onset further.

Specialist of vitreoretinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears/detachments/holes/holes in macular holes & epiretinal membrane. Employs state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment including digital fundus imaging; fluorescein/ICG angiography/optical coherence tomography to assess these diseases.

Dr. Bressler

Dr. Bressler is a board-certified dermatologist with more than two decades of experience, working at various hospitals and clinics, including University of Cincinnati Hospital, Ohio State University Medical Center and Medical University of South Carolina. She takes great pride in offering superior patient care; having earned a stellar reputation among doctors in her area for providing it. Dr. Bressler treats melanoma, hair loss and skin cancers among other ailments while performing cosmetic procedures like botox injections and microneedling as part of her practice.

Dr Bressler maintains an extensive national and international referral practice, as well as being a prominent researcher in retinal disease. She has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles and chapters as well as several books; served on editorial boards for multiple journals; is an active member of several professional societies; received the Rosenthal Award from Macula Society as well as Olga Keith Wiess Scholar Award from Research to Prevent Blindness as past recipients.

She completed both Smith College with honors in 1978 and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s medical degree program, before going on to complete an internship and residency at each location – The Johns Hopkins Hospital internicial residency, Harvard Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Associated Retinal Consultants (now Barnes Retina Institute).

Dr. Bressler is not only a practicing veterinarian; she also is the founding partner and chairman of Wellness Natural Pet Food’s Board of Directors. Additionally, she established Hamptons Canine Concierge; an exclusive luxury service providing dog accommodations, drivers, private jets, private chefs and event planning services in both NYC and the Hamptons – proceeds of which are then donated back to animal charities worldwide.

Dr. Bressler holds a Master of Science in Epidemiology and is internationally acclaimed as an authority on inflammatory bowel disease. She co-authored the textbook “Disease Management in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.” Additionally, Dr. Bressler invented and currently heads Forge Hydrocarbons’ thermochemical lipid-to-hydrocarbon technology with internationally awarded patents.

Dr. Coady

Patrick Coady, MD, MBA is a board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist who specializes in diseases and surgery of retina and vitreous. He obtained both his Bachelor’s and Master of Business Administration from Dartmouth College as well as graduating cum laude with both degrees and receiving his medical degree from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Later, he went on to complete internship at St Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center of Columbia University followed by residency training at California Pacific Medical Center followed by vitreortinal fellowship at Yale School of Medicine.

Dr. Coady has published on topics including ischemic retinal diseases, diabetic macular edema, retinal imaging and remote visual monitoring as well as sickle cell retinopathy. He has spoken at national meetings as well as participated in volunteer projects providing eye care to people in Guatemala and India. Furthermore he serves as guest speaker for both Yale Eye Center Clinical Conference Series and California Pacific Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology Grand Rounds series.

Dr. Leibowitz

Dr. Leibowitz is renowned for his dedication to improving clinical care and outcomes in pediatric gastroenterology. Since joining Children’s National Health System as the leader of their team of experts and educators to enhance care for those living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Before this position he also served as chief medical officer at Pediatric Subspecialists of Virginia and Gastroenterology Associates of Northern Virginia.

At Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he received both his MD and PhD degrees in Cell Biology studying adenovirus assembly. Subsequently he undertook residency training in pathology as well as research fellowship investigating coronavirus replication.

Dr. Haley has also held medical director roles at several nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities regulated by the Department of Health, serving on their Medical Advisory Boards and Strategic Council and Physicians Leadership Groups respectively. Additionally, he currently sits on ImprovedCareNow’s Strategic Council and Physicians Leadership Group which are focused on changing how clinicians deliver care nationwide.

Dr. O’Donnell

Dr. O’Donnell boasts an outstanding academic background, having completed both his undergraduate studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and his graduate studies at Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) Rome (Angelicum). Additionally, he is a published author: Heart of the Redeemer is a spiritual and theological exploration of devotion to the Sacred Heart while Swords Around the Cross is a historical analysis. Additionally he often lectures for EWTN while serving as associate Director for Leadership Programs within Alliance for Catholic Education.

Dr. Cannon is a board-certified family medicine physician with extensive healthcare experience. He specializes in geriatrics, women’s health and COVID-19 management – leading weekly educational webinars for providers with 300+ participants attending each webinar – regularly speaking at conferences on these subjects; his unique approach to care integrates theological and spiritual wisdom along with medical expertise for effective geriatric care delivery.

Dr. O’Donnell also participates in various research projects designed to advance healthcare, specifically exploring virtual reality for patient training and rehabilitation purposes; this technology is a particularly potent aid in treating dementia or conditions that impair memory.

He has over 10 years of experience teaching medical students and postgraduates at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Additionally, he is widely published in nursing administration and policy studies; contributing to Excelsior College’s graduate nursing online program as a contributor and serving on editorial boards of several nursing journals.

Kirk O’Donnell brings extensive work experience in multiple industries and fields. As High Performance Boxing Medical Director, he provided on-site medical care for athletes while overseeing their medical infrastructure. In addition, he served as Validating Senior Flight Surgeon for USTRANSCOM before founding House Call Concierge Medicine LLC; furthermore he contributed his services to several biotech diagnostic companies.

Dr. O’Donnell has received many honors throughout his career, most recently receiving the AACE Joseph F. O’Donnell Early Career Award, named in honor of its former editor-in-chief for Journal of Cancer Education. This award serves to recognize and support early career clinicians and researchers.