JosephWSassaniMD
Ophthalmology • Hershey, PAGlaucoma Related, Retinal Disease
Professor, Ophthalmology, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
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Office
500 University Dr
MC A410
Hershey, PA 17033Phone+1 717-531-5690Fax+1 717-531-5009
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 affiliated with Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
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 1973
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1989 - Present
PA State Medical License Active through 2024
MA State Medical License 1989 - 2012- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 51 citationsDry Eye Reversal and Corneal Sensation Restoration With Topical Naltrexone in Diabetes MellitusIan S. Zagon, Matthew S. Klocek, Joseph W. Sassani, Patricia J. McLaughlin
Archives of Ophthalmology. 2009-11-09 - 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 - 43 citationsConserved expression of the opioid growth factor, [Met5]enkephalin, and the zeta (ζ) opioid receptor in vertebrate corneaIan S. Zagon, Joseph W. Sassani, Gretchen Allison, Patricia J. McLaughlin
Brain Research. 1995-02-06
Press Mentions
The Medical Minute: Solar Eclipses and Laser Pointers Pose Similar Eye HazardsAugust 17th, 2017
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
