Samantha A. Sauerzopf, MD

Ophthalmology

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Overview

Area of focus i

  • Glaucoma
  • Anterior Segment Cataract

Languages spoken

  • English

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About

Philosophy of care

I am dedicated to using all the skills at my disposal to provide care for my patients and their families.

Why I entered medicine

My first look into medicine was through the eyes of a caretaker for my mother. I distinctly remember how important it was to me that my mom’s clinicians involved me in her care. In glaucoma practice it is especially important to involve family, because the patient is often elderly or with such poor vision they depend on others for transportation or even health care decision-making. This is an aspect of medicine that I strive to keep at the forefront of my practice today – how critical it is to involve and treat not just the patient, but their family as well.

Community involvement

I am an active member of the American Glaucoma Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program, where I dedicate my time to helping the future class of ophthalmologists reach their goals. I am an active member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology’s Young Ophthalmologist Committee, where we support legislature for our patient's benefit and rising young ophthalmologists.

Personal interests

In my downtime I like to spend time with family and friends, hike and read.

Education

Undergraduate
 Hood College, Frederick MD, BA - Biology, 2014

Medical Training
 Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, MD - Doctor of Medicine, 2018

Training

Internship 2019
 Transitional Internship, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PA

Residency 2022
 Ophthalmology, Geisinger Medical Center, Ophthalmology, Danville, PA

Fellowship 2023
 Glaucoma, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Publications & Clinical Trials

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