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Sadeer Hannush, MD, Ophthalmology, Langhorne, PA, St. Mary Medical Center

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Ophthalmology • Langhorne, PA

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology, Jefferson Medical College-Thos Jefferson Univ

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Summary

  • Dr. Hannush is Attending Surgeon on the Cornea Service at the Wills Eye Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Jefferson Medical College. He graduated medical school from Wayne State University and completed his Ophthalmology Residency at George Washington University and his Fellowship training in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Emory University. His interests are full and partial thickness corneal transplantation (endothelial replacement), complex cataract and anterior segment reconstructive procedures including permanent keratoprosthesis (artificial cornea), and laser vision correction. He lectures nationally and internationally on these topics. He has multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and chapters in ophthalmology texts. Dr. Hannush served as Scientific Program Chair of The Cornea Society and is Medical Director of the Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley. He also served on both FDA's Ophthalmic Drug and Devices Panels, including the evaluation and approval of the VISX excimer laser in 1995. In 2000 Dr. Hannush was given the Excellence in Teaching Award by the Wills Eye Hospital residents. He received the American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award in 1998 and the distinctive Senior Achievement Award in 2008. Dr. Hannush was chosen by his peers as one of the best in his specialty.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1987 - 1988
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1986
  • Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
    Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1989 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1987 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1988 - 2024
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1986 - 1996
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1987 - 1991
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License Active through 1983
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Lifetime Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2023
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Senior Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Donor, Recipient, and Operative Factors Associated with Increased Endothelial Cell Loss in the Cornea Preservation Time Study  
    Mark D Mifflin, Alan Sugar, Jonathan H Lass, Mark A Greiner, David D Verdier, Thomas F Mauger, Yassine J Daoud, Michael B Raizman, Sanjay V Patel, Sadeer B Hannush, Ro..., JAMA

Press Mentions

  • Where PK Fits in the Transplant Landscape
    Where PK Fits in the Transplant LandscapeNovember 15th, 2023
  • How to Succeed With the New Triple Procedure
    How to Succeed With the New Triple ProcedureMarch 12th, 2024

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology - AAO
    Fellow
  • The Cornea Society
    Member
  • Food and Drug Administration Ophthalmic Devices Panel
    Consultant
  • International Society of Refractive Surgeons
    Member
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
    Member
  • European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
    Member
  • EuCornea
    Member
  • Wills Eye Hospital Society
    Member

Other Languages

  • French, Arabic

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Sadeer Hannush, Dr. Sadeer Hannush, MD, Dr. S Hannush, Dr. Sadeer B Hannush