MarkHBlecherMD
Ophthalmology • Philadelphia, PACataract Related
Chief Medical Administrator, Wills Eye Health System
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Office
840 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107Phone+1 215-928-3138
Summary
- Dr. Mark Blecher is an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA and is employed by Wills Eye Hospital. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and had been in practice 35 years. He also speaks Spanish. He specializes in refractive cataract cataract surgery and teaching residents surgery. He has retired from full time clinical practice and now is Chief Medical Administrator for Wills Eye Health system to improve patient flow, physician utilization and operational efficiency while maintaining optimal patient care.
Education & Training
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1986
Mount Zion Hosp and Med Ctr1982 - 1983
Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1982- Brandeis University BA, 1978
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2017 - 2026
PA State Medical License 1983 - 2024
NJ State Medical License 1989 - 2021- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Co-Medical Director, Cataract and Primary Eye Care Service Wills Eye Hospital, 2012
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
- Wills Eye Hospital Representative to House Medical Staff Section American Medical Association, 1996
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 25 citationsChoosing anesthesia for cataract surgery.Joselito S Navaleza, Sagun J Pendse, Mark H Blecher
Ophthalmology Clinics of North America. 2006-06-01 - 20 citationsIntraocular pressure trends aftersupranormal pressurization to aid closure of sutureless cataract woundsDouglas J. Rhee, Vincent A. Deramo, Brian P. Connolly, Mark H. Blecher
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 1999-04-01 - 35 citationsSurgical strategies for the management of zonular compromise.Mark H Blecher, Matthew R Kirk
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 2008-01-01
Journal Articles
- Erythema Multiforme After Use of Topical Sulfacetamide.Genvert G, Cohen E, Donnenfeld E, and Blecher M, Amer. Jour. Ophthal, 99:465-468
- How to do Phaco in Small Pupil Patients.Blecher M, Rev of Ophthal, 1:115
- Capsulorhexis, Will the Circle be Unbroken.Blecher M, Rev of Ophthal, 2:80
Lectures
- Suture Fixated Posterior Chamber IOL’s.Ophthalmic Club of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
- Comparing Low Pulse to High Pulse on Moderate to Dense Nucleii.American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeon Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C
- Early Clinical Results with the Medeniuum Phakic Refractive Lens.Wills Eye Hospital Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA
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Press Mentions
Eye, Robot: Artificial Intelligence Dramatically Improves Accuracy of Classic Eye ExamJune 3rd, 2020
Cataract Meeting Outgrows Naples, Moves to Amelia Island in 2018November 1st, 2017
ECLIPSE Media Avail: Wills Eye Hospital Eye Doctors Explain Vision Risks and How to Safely Watch EclipseAugust 21st, 2017- Join now to see all
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
Industry Relationships
- Consultant, J&J
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