
Joseph W Sassani MD
Glaucoma Related, Retinal Disease
Professor, Ophthalmology, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
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500 University DrMC A410Hershey, PA 17033
Phone+1 717-531-5690
Fax+1 717-531-5009
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Summary
- Dr. Joseph Sassani, MD is a board certified ophthalmologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New York. He is a Professor at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine.
Education & Training
- University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1975 - 1979
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1973 - 1975
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1974
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 1989 - Present
- PA State Medical License Active through 2026
- MA State Medical License 1989 - 2012
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Safety study of topical naltrexone therapy for diabetic skin wounds is confirmed in Göttingen mini-pigs.Patricia J McLaughlin, Joseph W Sassani, Ian S Zagon
Drug Development Research. 2023-09-01 - 5 citationsElevated Opioid Growth Factor Alters the Limbus in Type 1 Diabetic Rats.Patricia J McLaughlin, Joseph W Sassani, David Diaz, Ian S Zagon
Journal of Diabetes and Clinical Research. 2023-01-01 - 2 citationsSex Differences in Diabetic Ocular Surface Complications and Dysregulation of the OGF-OGFr Pathway.Ian S Zagon, Joseph W Sassani, Patricia J McLaughlin
Journal of Diabetes and Clinical Research. 2022-01-01
Press Mentions
- The Medical Minute: Solar Eclipses and Laser Pointers Pose Similar Eye HazardsAugust 17th, 2017