Dr. John J Destafeno M.D.
Ophthalmologist
915 Old Fern Hill Rd Building B, Suite 20 West Chester PA, 19380About
John DeStafeno, MD specializes in all aspects of refractive cataract and laser surgery as well as the treatment of complex corneal diseases. He completed his 2-year fellowship at Duke University which ...
Education and Training
Albany Medical College MD 2001
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 2007
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Corneal wound architecture and integrity after phacoemulsification evaluation of coaxial, microincision coaxial, and microincision bimanual techniques.
- Topical bevacizumab therapy for corneal neovascularization.
- Comparison of a torsional handpiece through microincision versus standard clear corneal cataract wounds.
- The effect of alpha1-adrenergic receptor antagonist tamsulosin (Flomax) on iris dilator smooth muscle anatomy.
Awards
- Top Doctor 2009-14, 2016-17 Main Line Today magazine
- Top 250 Premium IOL Surgeons 2010 Premier Surgeon magazine
- Top Physician 2009 Philadelphia magazine
- Top Doctor 2018 Philadelphia magazine
- Top 300 Refractive Cataract Surgeons 2016 Ocular Surgery News
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery
- Laser Surgery
- Lasik Eye Surgery
- Corneal Transplant Surgery
- Refractive Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
- Member Pennsylvania Ophthalmologic Society
- Member Pennsylvania Medical Society
- Member International Society of Refractive Surgeons
Fellowships
- Duke University - School of Medicine Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery 2007
Dr. John J Destafeno M.D.'s Practice location
Chester County Eye Care Associates
915 Old Fern Hill Rd Building B, Suite 20 -West Chester, PA 19380Get Direction
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