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Office
89 Sylvania Dr
Dayton, OH 45440Phone+1 937-320-2020Fax+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 HospitalFellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbital Surgery, 1983 - 1984
- Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia (Columbia)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1980 - 1983
- Wake Forest School of Medicine of Wake Forest Baptist Medical CenterClass of 1979
Certifications & Licensure
- OH State Medical License 1984 - 2026
- NC State Medical License 1980 - 2014
- PA State Medical License 1983 - 2010
- SC State Medical License 1980 - 1983
- 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
- 1 citationsTreatment of traumatic optic neuropathy with corticosteroids--correction.Thomas C. Spoor, Walter C. Hartel, Daniel B. Lensink, Michael J. Wilkinson
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1991-04-01 - 73 citationsTreatment of Traumatic Optic Neuropathy with CorticosteroidsThomas C. Spoor, Daniel B. Lensink, Michael J. Wilkinson, Walter C. Hartel
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 1990-12-01 - 25 citationsComplications of continuous-wear soft contact lenses in a nonreferral population.Thomas C. Spoor, Walter C. Hartel, Paula Wynn, Deanne K. Spoor
Archives of Ophthalmology. 1984-09-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
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