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Walter Hartel, MD, Ophthalmology, Dayton, OH

WalterHartelMD

Ophthalmology Dayton, OH

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Dayton Eye Associates, Inc.

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  • Office

    89 Sylvania Dr
    Dayton, OH 45440
    Phone+1 937-320-2020
    Fax+1 937-320-0504

Summary

  • Walter Hartel, MD, is an ophthalmologist based in Dayton, OH, specializing in Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Prisma Health/University of South Carolina and his fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbital Surgery at UPMC Medical Education. Dr. Hartel is experienced in cataract surgery, ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, and corneal/external disease. His publications have been cited multiple times, notably his work on the treatment of traumatic optic neuropathy with corticosteroids. He has earned distinctions such as CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification, and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital
    UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside HospitalFellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbital Surgery, 1983 - 1984
  • Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia)
    Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1980 - 1983
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
    Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1984 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1980 - 2014
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1983 - 2010
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1980 - 1983
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships