Dr. Sidney M. Gospe
Overview
As a neuro-ophthalmology specialist, I am dedicated to providing high level care to patients suffering from conditions that affect neural pathways connecting the eyes and the brain, such as vision-threatening disorders of the optic nerve and double vision arising from diseases of cranial nerves or the orbit. Making a diagnosis often depends on piecing together clues from a thorough eye exam, ocular imaging studies performed in clinic, and neuro-imaging studies performed by Radiology. I enjoy the challenge of this specialty and providing individualized and multidisciplinary treatment strategies for my patients. In addition to my clinical work, I am involved in basic science research and clinical trials related to optic nerve disease, and I am passionate about translating new findings in the laboratory into ways to improve patient care. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, and following Duke basketball.
Dr. Gospe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brown Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tolosa Hunt Syndrome, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, and Optic Nerve Atrophy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Duke Eye Center
I was born and raised right here in Durham, NC. After attending college at Duke, I ventured north to Boston, where I completed most of my medical training, and was fortunate to meet and marry the love of my life, my husband Neil (also on faculty as a cardiologist here at Duke). I returned to Durham for my Glaucoma fellowship, briefly joined the faculty “across the street” at UNC-Chapel Hill, and then returned “home” to Duke Eye Center in 1995, where I have been on the faculty ever since. Dual fellowship-trained in both Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus as well as in Glaucoma, I have a clinical and research focus on pediatric glaucoma and cataracts, as well as retinopathy of prematurity, but enjoy providing care for myriad pediatric problems of the eyes, including treatment of “grown children” with ocular alignment issues. My modus operandi is very simple – I simply try hard to treat each and every patient the way I would like someone to treat me. It works every time, and I am privileged to be a clinician and educator at Duke Eye Center and in Duke University Health System. Dr. Freedman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brown Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Retinopathy of Prematurity, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Edward Buckley is a Hematologist and an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Buckley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brown Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome, Duane-Radial Ray Syndrome, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Buckley is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Eye Center
I am an ophthalmologist specializing in both pediatric and neuro-ophthalmology. My expertise is in the diagnosis and treatment of various types of neurological conditions affecting the eyes of both adults and children. My clinical interests include pediatric and adult nystagmus, strabismus, brain tumors, autoimmune demyelinating diseases, spina bifida, craniosynostoses, hydrocephalus, neonatal hypoxic ischemic injury, spina bifida, cortical visual impairment, papilledema, idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri) and all optic neuropathies. The large majority of my patients are children with/or at risk for neurologic disease or adults with developmental delay. My clinic visits often include ancillary testing such as visual fields and optical coherence tomography, which help me assess if there is a risk for vision loss. I like to try to avoid invasive testing and procedures or testing that requires anesthesia or sedation when possible. In my pediatric clinic, I like to collect and use old fashioned mechanical toys to test eye movements, which younger children usually enjoy. I will often have small prizes for younger (and older) children at the end of the visit. Dr. Dairi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Brown Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Strabismus, and Trabeculectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Brown SyndromeDr. Gospe isAdvanced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Gospe isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- StrabismusDr. Gospe isAdvanced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Tolosa Hunt SyndromeDr. Gospe isAdvanced. Learn about Tolosa Hunt Syndrome.
- Experienced
- EsotropiaDr. Gospe isExperienced. Learn about Esotropia.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Gospe isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Gospe isExperienced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Gospe isExperienced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- PapilledemaDr. Gospe isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.