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- Is this information wrong?
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
- February consultation #2.Mark H Blecher> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2016 Feb 1
- 19 citationsFemtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery in residency training.Michael N. Cohen, Alessandra Intili, Nina Ni, Mark H Blecher> ;Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 2015 Jan 1
- 35 citationsSurgical strategies for the management of zonular compromise.Mark H Blecher, Matthew R Kirk> ;Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 2008 Jan 1
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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
- Basics of Phacoemulsification.Eye and Ear Institute, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
- Converting to Phacoemulsification.Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster, PA
- YAG Laser Vitreo-Lysis.Wills Eye Hospital Resident Laser Course. 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
Hospital Affiliations
Wills Eye HospitalPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Industry Relationships
- Consultant, J&J
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