The 20 Best Microphthalmia Doctors Near Me in Wilmington, DE

Dr. Pimpiroon Ploysangam spent most of her childhood in Bangkok, Thailand. She graduated with distinction from Boston University and received her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. Her ophthalmology residency was at State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo, where she served as chief resident and cultivated her interests in pediatrics and oculoplastics. She completed her pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus fellowship at Duke University, followed by an oculoplastics fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Pediatrics has always had a special place in my heart. Pediatric ophthalmology truly marries my love of working with our children with the large scope of practice and surgical procedures. I have a special interest in pediatric oculoplastics. Oculoplastics beautiful balances creativity and anatomy to create an outcome that is functional but also cosmetically appropriate. Every case is unique. As a physician, I recognize that I am sometimes meeting a sick patient and their family at their worst. Such encounters are humbling, and it reminds me that it is a privilege to be my patient’s advocate. Dr. Ploysangam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microphthalmia. She is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Epicanthal Folds, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Microphthalmia Syndromic 9. Dr. Ploysangam is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Dorothy Hendricks has been a pediatric ophthalmologist at Nemours for 16 years. She enjoys treating children as they grow and helping to change their lives. I treat children because of the impact that can be made on a child’s life. Even small beneficial changes to a child’s vision can help emotionally, psychologically, and socially. It’s important for me to help children not feel held back. I’m passionate about being part of a multidisciplinary group that can holistically care for a child. By treating a child from birth to adulthood, I can help improve the vision and overall health of a child; allowing the child to thrive and succeed in whatever they choose to do. Dr. Hendricks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microphthalmia. She is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Retinochoroidal Coloboma, and Esotropia. Dr. Hendricks is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

Karen Gripp is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Gripp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microphthalmia. She is also highly rated in 122 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Costello Syndrome, RASopathies, Noonan Syndrome, and Gingival Fibromatosis with Hypertrichosis.

I became a pediatric ophthalmologist because the work combines my surgical practice and interests with a specialty that allows me to have an ongoing relationship with many of my patients. A family ophthalmologist, who diagnosed systemic diseases in some of my family members, inspired me to become a physician. That special care and compassion helped shape my life’s work. I do whatever I can to help my patients see clearly. One of my proudest professional moments was early in my career. I had performed cataract surgery on a child and after removing the bandages, I saw him look around for the first time. It took my breath away. Dr. Lehman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microphthalmia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Retinochoroidal Coloboma, Amblyopia, and Legius Syndrome. Dr. Lehman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

Julia Reid is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microphthalmia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Esotropia, and Astigmatism.

Allison Brucker is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Media, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brucker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microphthalmia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Meibomianitis, Blepharitis, and Cataract. Dr. Brucker is board certified in Ophthalmology, 2018. Dr. Brucker is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Tapino is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Media, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tapino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microphthalmia. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, and Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome. Dr. Tapino is board certified in Ophthalmology, 2005. Dr. Tapino is currently accepting new patients.