OHIO EYE ALLIANCE
the future of vision
Our Physicians
Sanjeev Dewan, M.D.
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Aesthetic Laser Surgery
Dr. Sanjeev Dewan received his medical degree at the prestigious
McGill University located in Montreal, Canada. His interest in the
field of Ophthalmology drew him to the University of Saskatchewan,
where he completed his residency. He completed his formal education
at Indiana University in the subspecialty of pediatric ophthalmology.
Dr. Dewan established his pediatric practice with Ohio Eye Alliance in
1991. He is known to be popular in his treatment of eye disorders
of young children and has the keen observation that is required for
examining children with short attention spans.
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In 1996, Dr. Dewan introduced Aesthetic Laser Surgery to his practice as an option to meet the
desire of his patients. His skill with the laser allows him to perform oculoplastic surgery with
quicker healing time and reduce wrinkles, acne scars, growths and sun damaged skin.
Dr. Dewan is the Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus/Director of Aesthetic
Laser Surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada. He serves on the medical staff at Aultman,
Mercy Medical Center, Akron Children's Hospital, Tod Children's Hospital, Alliance and Salem
Community Hospital.
Richard Lehrer, M.D.
Glaucoma & Anterior Segment Surgery
Dr. Richard Lehrer received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from
Brandeis University and his medical degree from Mount Sinai
School of Medicine in 1988. He pursued his postgraduate career
with a fellowship in glaucoma at Tufts Medical Center in Boston
and completed his residency in Ophthalmologyat the Scheie Eye
Institute of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He
then completed fellowship training in Cornea and Glaucoma at
Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Dr. Lehrer established his practice with Ohio Eye Alliance in 1993, where he is currently the Director of Glaucoma Services. He serves on the medical staffs of Alliance Community Hospital, Surgery Alliance, Aultman Hospital, Mercy Medical Center and the Surgery Center at Southwoods in Boardman.
In addition to keeping up with the latest glaucoma surgical and diagnostic techniques, he is also an experienced cataract and intraocular lens implant and corneal transplant surgeon.
Dr. Lehrer has been involved in ophthalmic and neurological research since 1984 and continues to maintain an interest in teaching, having distinguished himself with six faculty appointments from 1983 through the present. He is co-author of numerous original research papers and delivers many ophthalmology lectures throughout the United States.
He is dedicated to sight preservation and serves as medical advisor to the Melvin Jones District 13-D Lions Eye Foundation, The Bureau of Services for the Visually Impaired, and is the Lions District 13-D Chairman for Sight Conservation.
Paul Garfinkle, M.D.
Retina & Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Dr. Paul Garfinkle graduated cum laude from Muhlenberg College in
Allentown, PA with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He then
attended Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
in PA where he received his medical doctorate in 1993. Dr. Garfinkle
completed his internship at Abington Memorial Hospital before
leaving the state of PA. His ophthalmology residency was fulfilled at
Jonas Friedenwald Eye Institute at Maryland General Hospital in
Baltimore where he was appointed Chief Resident from 1996-97.
Dr. Garfinkle joined Ohio Eye Alliance in 1999 as a comprehensive ophthalmologist. He has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of medical retinal disease, age related macular degeneration, and small incision cataract surgery. He is able to offer the latest treatments in Macular Degeneration including Avastin, which is now being approved for other conditions like diabetes, vein occlusions and neovascular glaucoma.
Dr. Garfinkle is board certified in Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Medical Association. Currently, he is Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Alliance Community Hospital. He is a guest lecturer at area teaching facilities such as NEOUCOM and Summa.
Read Dr. Garfinkle's article in Ophthalmology Management , December 2008 issue.
Scott Young, O.D.
Clinic Director
Dr. Scott Young is a graduate of the Ohio State University College
of Optometry. He received post-graduate training in an Ohio State
University affiliated Ocular Disease Residency Program and at the
University of Cincinnati. He is currently a clinical Assistant Professor
at The Ohio State University and is the Residency Coordinator for
Ohio Eye Alliance's Ocular Disease residency program.
He has been a member of the American Optometric Association since 1991 and is currently an
Ohio Optometric Association Zone Governor. Dr. Young has participated in research projects
involving glaucoma, cataract, refractive surgery and retinal nerve fiber layer analysis utilizing
laser technology. He has presented posters at the EastWest Eye Conference and the American
Academy of Ophthalmology. He has also volunteered his professional skills to people in need
in countries such as Brazil and Ecuador.
Teaching Facility
Ohio Eye Alliance is also proud to be a teaching facility. Each year, recent optometry
school graduates from all over the country apply for our Residency Program. The
resident doctor is provided with the opportunity to be a part of a large multi-facility
multi-doctor practice. They are able to observe surgeries, exciting new treatments, and
the unique disease pathologies our doctors specialize in. Residents are also invited
to many exciting continuing education opportunities, including a presentation to current
OSU optometry students, and take part in our annual CE seminars and many round
table discussions.
Our current resident doctor is Adam Schmidt, O.D. Dr. Schmidt graduated for the Ohio
State University College of Optometry in 2008.
Through a special parnership with The Ohio State Univiersity College of Optometry,
Ohio Eye Alliance provides a unique learning experience to fourth-year optometry
students through an externship program. Each extern spends three months with our
doctors, learning more about disease pathology.
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