The
doctors affiliated with LaserView of CNY are well-respected
ophthalmologists with individual practices located throughout the
region.
That means that one of
them may already be your eye physician -- someone you know and trust.
And because they are right here near home, they are poised at all
times to assist you -- before, during and after your surgery.
Licensed by New York
State, these specially trained and experienced CNY physicians can
recommend the type of laser vision correction that best fits your
needs.
Doctors who have had LASIK
correction surgery
are denoted with
Dr. Arthur F. Coli is a Cum Laude graduate of
Upstate Medical University. He completed his ophthalmology
residency at Upstate and additional fellowship training
in diseases and surgery of the cornea at Cornea Consultants
of Indiana. Dr. Coli has been a practicing ophthalmologist
and corneal specialist since 1991. He is Clinical Assistant
Professor at Upstate Medical University and is regularly
involved in training ophthalmology residents and medical
students.
Dr. Coli lives in Syracuse. He graduated from medical
school here and did his residency in ophthalmology here.
Since Dr. Coli expects to spend his professional career
in Syracuse, his reputation is of utmost importance to
him. This means that he will be performing all preoperative
testing and follow up examinations and will be available
to answer questions and address concerns. He is only a
phone call away.
Dr. Coli has been performing laser vision correction
surgery since 1996. In addition, he regularly performs
many other types of surgery including cataract and corneal
transplant surgery, as well as, maintaining a busy medical
ophthalmology practice.
MEMBERSHIPS IN SOCIETIES:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
New York State Ophthalmology Society
Paton Society, Eye Bank Association of America
Onondaga County Medical Society
John J. Costello, Jr. DO 578 Seneca Street
Oneida, NY 13421
(315) 363-1110
Dr. John J. Costello, Jr. grew up
in Oneida, graduated from St. Lawrence University and
earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of
Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Costello returned to central
New York in 1995 after completing his residency in Ophthalmology
at Doctors Hospital/Ohio University in Columbus, Ohio.
Dr. Costello has received additional specialized training
at Harvard University’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
and Ohio State University. He is board certified in Ophthalmology
and has a clinical faculty appointment at Upstate Medical
University where he is involved with the training of ophthalmology
residents.
He and his brother, Dr. Patrick Costello,
make up the practice of Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons
with offices in Oneida, Hamilton, Ilion, New Hartford,
and Rome.
REFRACTIVE EXPERIENCE:
Dr. Costello has extensive experience
on multiple lasers used during LASIK surgery, including
the Bausch & Lomb 217Z laser, a top-rated excimer laser
according to the FDA.
Dr. Costello is one of the only ophthalmologists
in Upstate New York trained and performing implantation
of the STAAR Vision Implantable Collamer Lens.(ICL). This
is a viable option for many who may not be candidates
for PRK or LASIK. Dr. Costello will educate a candidate
on all of their refractive options, and help them decide
which is best for them as an individual patient. He treats
everyone as a valued patient, not just a number.
Dr. Costello is a pioneer in refractive
surgery in the Mohawk Valley. Dr. Costello has been performing
laser vision correction surgery as well as cataract and
other types of eye surgery since 1995. Prior to the FDA
approval of the Excimer Laser, he performed radial keratotomy
refractive surgery.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:
Member, American Society of Cataract
and Refractive Surgeons
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member, American
Osteopathic Association
Fellow, American Osteopathic
College of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck
Surgery
Member, New York State Medical
Association
Member, New York State Ophthalmological
Society
INTERVIEW ON CHANNEL 9 BRIDGE STREET:
Gregory N. Joy, MD
8280 Willett Parkway Baldwinsville, NY 13027 (315)698-8600
826 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601
315.788.0022
Dr.
Joy grew up outside the Boston area. He attended the University
of Massachusetts, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude,
and was awarded the distinction of Massachusetts Common
Wealth Scholar. He, subsequently, earned his Masters in
Business Administration, where he graduated third in his
class. Dr. Joy was elected to Beta Gamma Sigma National
Graduated Honor Society and was awarded the Shaffer Eatton
Award for academic excellence.
Dr. Joy worked for several years as
a financial analyst for Texas Instruments in their Electronic
Warfair and Semiconductor divisions.
Dr. Joy attended medical school at
the University of Texas at Houston. He graduated at the
top of his class and was elected to the Alpha Medical
Honor Society. He completed his internship at St. Joseph’s
Hospital in Houston, Texas. Dr. Joy then moved to Seattle,
Washington for his surgical residency in Ophthalmology.
Dr. Joy worked in several group practiced
before opening his own practice in Syracuse. He subsequently
joined Jefferson Eye Surgeons in Watertown and now has
offices in both Watertown and Syracuse.
Dr. Joy is a board certified Ophthalmologist
and has a clinical faculty appointment at Upstate Medical
University where he is active in surgical training of
Ophthalmology residents.
REFRACTIVE EXPERIENCE
Dr. Joy has extensive experience on
multiple lasers used for LASIK Surgeries (including the
Bausch and Lomb 217Z and the VISX laser). He has been
performing refractive surgeries at LaserView for six years
offering state of the art technology and a personal and
caring touch. Dr. Joy has had refractive surgery himself,
therefore he personally understands the questions and
hesitations that patients have prior to a refractive procedure.
Dr. Joy is trained to perform Multifocal
Intraocular Lens implantations, as well as, astigmatic
management using limbal relaxing incisions. Due to his
extensive training, Dr. Joy will be able to take care
of your vision regardless of your eye condition.
MEMBERSHIPS IN SOCIETIES
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Medical Society of New York State
Member of New York State Ophthalmology
Society
American College of Eye Surgeons
Stephen G. Spitzer, MD
1101 Erie Blvd. East
Syracuse, NY 13210
422-4412
Dr. Spitzer is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist who completed his residency in Ophthalmology at SUNY Upstate Medical University . He performed a fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Cornea Consultations of Albany associated with Albany Medical Center . In 2006, Dr. Spitzer joined Eye Consultants of Syracuse and specializes in routine and complex cataract surgery including multi-focal intraocular lenses, cutting edge corneal transplant surgery, and laser vision correction. He is active in training ophthalmology residents at Upstate Medical University and the VA hospital.
REFRACTIVE EXPERIENCE:
Dr. Spitzer was part of a busy refractive practice during his fellowship where he was involved in numerous laser procedures including complex surgeries. He has experience using the VISX and Technolas lasers. He performs LASIK, epi-lasik, PRK, and PTK laser procedures. He also implants multi-focal intraocular lenses after cataract surgery. Since joining Eye Consultants of Syracuse, Dr. Spitzer has reinvigorated its laser surgery section and has enjoyed superior results.
MEMBERSHIPS IN SOCIETIES:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
New York State Ophthalmology society
International Society of Refractive and Corneal Surgery
Cornea Society
Paton Society, Eye Bank Association of America
American Medical Association
Robert
W. Weisenthal, MD
5770 Commons Park Dr.
Box 48
Dewitt, NY 13214
315.445.1577
Dr. Weisenthal is a Board Certified
Ophthalmologist and Surgeon, specializing in corneal and
anterior segment surgery. He has been performing Small
Incision Cataract Surgery, Corneal Transplant Surgery
and Laser Surgery for over 15 years here in Central New
York. He served his residency at the University of Pennsylvania,
Scheie Eye Institute, and completed his fellowship in
Corneal Surgery at the University Iowa. He served as Assistant
Chief of Ophthalmology at Schiei Eye Institute before
moving to Syracuse in 1988 to join the faculty at SUNY
Upstate Medical University as a cornea Specialist and
co-chairman of medical student education. He is currently
a Clinical Professor at Upstate Medical University. He
attends the Cornea Clinic at Upstate and the VA Hospital,
as well as, teaching residents surgical procedures.
REFRACTIVE EXPERIENCE:
Dr. Weisenthal is a highly experienced
refractive surgeon having performed the first LASIK in
the area in 1997 (PRK in 1996). He was an investigator
in the first multi center national study for the FDA on
LASIK surgery sponsored through CRS Clinical Research.
He is a founding member of Laserview of Central New York
and has been performing refractive surgery for over 12
years. He is a fellowship trained corneal surgeon and
has experience performing thousand of eye surgeries including
cataract and corneal transplantation surgery. He has performed
over 6,000 refractive procedures. His personal data show
the 85% of patients see 20/20 and 99% see 20/40.
He is the only surgeon in central
New York who has been accredited by the Council for Refractive
Surgery Quality Assurance, an independent organization
that certifies the training and credentials of refractive
surgeons. To maintain membership in the council the surgeon
must perform a high volume of surgery will all results
monitored by the council to ensure excellence by surpassing
their rigorous standards. For further information look
at their website: www.usaeyes.org.
Recently, Dr. Weisenthal was honored as one of only a
few surgeons in the nation to receive the prestigious
Summit Autonomous Society for demonstration of technological
leadership in refractive surgery.
MEMBERSHIPS IN SOCIETIES:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Association for Research and Vision
in Ophthalmology
Ocular Microbiology and Immunology
Group
American Medical Association Onondaga
County Medical Society
Castroviejo Corneal Society
New York State Ophthalmology Society
Medical Society of New York State
International Society of Refractive
Keratoplasty
Paton Society, Eye Bank Association
of America
Fellow of American College of Surgeons
Association of Veterans Affairs
Ophthalmologists Pedriatric Keratoplasty
Association
INTERVIEW ON CHANNEL 9 BRIDGE STREET:
Leslie
D. Woodcock, Jr. MD
North Medical Center
5100 W. Taft Road, Suite 3L
Liverpool, NY 13088
315-452-2211
North Country Eye Center
161 Clinton Street
Watertown, NY 13061
315-782-8330
Dr. Woodcock Jr. completed his ophthalmology
residency at Nassau University Medical Center, and was
Chief Resident in 2004. He completed his internship at
United Health Services Wilson Memorial Hospital in Binghamton,
NY. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from SUNY Upstate
Medical University after attending the Wharton School
of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated
from Boston College with a BA in Biology.
Dr. Woodcock Jr. is recognized for
his experience and for using the highest technology available
to ensure his patients the best vision possible. He is
an active member of the major medical and ophthalmology
organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology
and the New York Ophthalmology Society.
