RetinalVascularOcclusion near Ocala, FL

Care Philosophy: I take a holistic approach to the treatment of patients. Many of the conditions I see are related to a number of factors including autoimmune issues, previous surgery, medications, and diet. Only by taking all of these into consideration can one fully address the patient's needs.

Biography: Dr. Berger attended New York University, graduating magna cum laude in the studies of biochemistry/biology. This was followed by medical school and residency in ophthalmology at the State University of New York, Brooklyn, NY, well-known for its exposure and expertise in handling the ocular trauma of New York City. Dr. Berger returned to NYU for an additional year to study medical retinology under the preceptorship of Dr. Ronald Carr and Kenneth Noble, world leaders in electrophysiological evaluation of retinal disorders. Vitreoretinal surgical training was achieved at the Vitreoretinal Foundation, Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Berger enjoys staying at the forefront of retina-related treatment and diagnostics. As such, he has been an investigator in several multicenter studies, including use of silicon oil in vitrectomy and sustained steroid drug implant for the treatment of diabetic macular edema.