Surgical Specialties

Ophthalmologic Surgery

Ophthalmologists perform a variety of surgical procedures to treat problems of the eye, including cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. They combine microsurgery with endoscopic techniques using fiberoptic instruments and lasers to treat bleeding within the eye and certain problems of the retina. A vitrectomy is a procedure in which tiny incisions are made to remove blood-filled vitreous, the gel-like substance within the eye, and replace it with a clear solution. A laser may then be used to seal the leaking blood vessels, or gas injected into the eye to hold a detached retina in place. Radial keratotomy is performed to correct nearsightedness and some types of astigmatism.

The following ophthalmologic surgeons practice at Central Maine Medical Center:

		Sirus Hamzavi, M.D., F.A.C.S. 10 High Street Suite 304 Lewiston, Maine  04240 207-795-7517 Department: Ophthalmology Degrees: B.S., University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburg; M.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh Residency: Ophthalmology, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, La. Fellowships: Glaucoma research, Storm Eye Insititute of the Medical College of South Carolina, Charleston, S.C.; Vitreoretinal surgery, Center for Speciality Eye Care, Atlanta Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology
		John D Lonsdale, M.D. Central Maine Eye Care 181 Russell Street Lewiston, Maine  04240 207-784-1814 Department: Ophthalmology Degrees: B.A., Bates College, Lewiston, Maine; M.D., Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology Member, Central Maine Medical Center Active Medical Staff
		Martin D. Whitaker, M.D. Riverside Eye Center 245 Center Street Auburn, Maine  04210 207-786-2500 Riverside Eye Care 193 Main Street Norway, Maine  04268 Telephone: 207-743-0027 Department: Ophthalmology Degrees: B.S., University of London, London, U.K.; M.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh Residency: Eye Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology Web Site: http://www.riverside-eye-center-maine.com/
		Kenneth P. Wolf, M.D. Wolf Eye Associates 249 Main Street Lewiston, Maine  04240 207-783-9653 Email: wolfeye@exploremaine.com Department: Ophthalmology Degrees: B.A., Brandeis University, Waltham, Mass.; M.D., Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston. Residency: Ophthalmology, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore. Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology Special Interests: Vitreo retinal diseases and laser vision correction. Member, Central Maine Medical Center Medical Staff