BETHLEHEM EYE ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Cataract & LASIK Surgeon
Anthony Grosso, D.O. is a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Cataract & LASIK Surgeon at Bethlehem Eye Associates serving the eastern Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley region including the Allentown, Bethlehem & Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan area. Dr. Grosso received his medical degree from The University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri and completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Michigan State University's Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
At Bethlehem Eye Associates, Dr. Grosso provides comprehensive medical, laser & surgical eye care including laser cataract surgery and advanced intraocular lens implants (IOL), including toric lens implants to correct astigmatism and presbyopia correcting lenses to help cataract surgery patients reduce their dependence on eyeglasses, bifocals or reading glasses after cataract surgery. As a refractive surgeon, Dr. Grosso provides all types of corneal laser eye surgery for vision correction, such as LASIK vision correction, in order to help patients who are nearsighted, farsighted or who have astigmatism see clearly free of the hassle of eyeglasses or contacts lenses. For those who are not LASIK candidates, Dr. Grosso implants the Visian®ICL™ Implantable Collamer Lens which is sometimes referred to as an implantable contact lens.
Job Titles:
- Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Cataract Surgeon & Glaucoma Specialist
Avni Badami, M.D. is a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Cataract Surgeon & Glaucoma Specialist at Bethlehem Eye Associates serving the eastern Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley region including the Allentown, Bethlehem & Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan area. Dr. Badami received her medical degree from the Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia Medical School and completed a residency in Ophthalmology at the Boston Medical Center where she was Chief Resident, followed by a fellowship in Glaucoma at University of Pennsylvania-Scheie Eye Institute.
At Bethlehem Eye Associates, Dr. Badami provides eye exams eye health & vision including for cataracts, cataract surgery, glaucoma, diagnosis of retina problems including floaters, retinal detachment, macular degeneration & diabetic eye problems as well as eye exams for eyeglasses & contact lenses. Dr. Badami specializes in comprehensive routine, medical, laser & surgical eye care as well as complex cataract surgery and the medical, laser and surgical management of glaucoma. She has a special interest in laser cataract surgery and the use of advanced intraocular lens implants, including toric lens implants to correct astigmatism and multifocal lenses to help cataract surgery patients reduce their dependence on eyeglasses. As a glaucoma specialist, she utilizes the latest technologies currently available in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) as well as traditional glaucoma surgery to reduce eye pressure and preserve vision.
Job Titles:
- Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon
Marlene Wang, M.D. is an Ophthalmologist, Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon Bethlehem Eye Associates at Bethlehem Eye Associates serving the eastern Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley region including the Allentown, Bethlehem & Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan area. Dr. Wang received her medical degree from Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed a residency in Ophthalmology at Columbia University Medical Center-Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute followed by a Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery at Harvard University- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Job Titles:
- Comprehensive Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon
Michael Alterman, D.O. is a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon at Bethlehem Eye Associates serving the eastern Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley region including the Allentown, Bethlehem & Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan area. Dr. Alterman received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Michigan State University's St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Alterman served as Chief intern and Chief resident while completing his Ophthalmology training.
At Bethlehem Eye Associates, Dr. Alterman provides comprehensive routine, medical, laser & surgical eye care. He sees patients for eye exams for retinal disease such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration (AMD), diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, eyelid disorders and regular eye health and comprehensive ophthalmology problems and conditions and has a special interest in laser cataract surgery and advanced intraocular lens implants (IOL), including toric lens implants to correct astigmatism and multifocal lenses to help cataract surgery patients reduce their dependence on eyeglasses, bifocals or reading glasses after cataract surgery. Dr. Alterman also has a special interest and expertise in eyelid surgery and cosmetic oculoplastic procedures.
Robert Kitei, M.D. is a Pediatric Ophthalmology & Childrens' Eye Specialist at Bethlehem Eye Associates and is the Section Chief of St. Luke's University Health Network serving the eastern Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley region including the Allentown, Bethlehem & Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan area. Dr. Kitei received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed his residency in Ophthalmology at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital and Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City followed by a Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Job Titles:
- Reconstructive & Cosmetic Eye Plastic Surgeon
Scott Goldstein, M.D. is a Reconstructive & Cosmetic Eye Plastic Surgeon at Bethlehem Eye Associates serving the eastern Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley region including the Allentown, Bethlehem & Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan area. Dr. Goldstein received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Ophthalmology at University of Pennsylvania-Scheie Eye Institute followed by a Fellowship in Reconstructive & Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery at The Hospital of University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
At Bethlehem Eye Associates, Dr. Goldstein specializes in blepharoplasty "eyelifts" or cosmetic eyelid surgery for baggy, puffy eyelids as well as eyelid surgery to correct ptosis or "droopy" eyelids, minimally invasive tear duct surgery and repair of eyelids that unnaturally turn inward or outward as well as eyelid and orbital reconstruction after trauma or ocular tumor surgery. Dr. Goldstein is dedicated to helping patients look their best with techniques of facial rejuvenation for men and women using non surgical treatments & injections to minimize or eliminate the effects of aging. These include treatment for dark circles, eyelid bags, creases, folds, fine lines and wrinkles using BOTOX® Cosmetic and gel fillers.