Ophthalmology
A New York native, Dr. Levitan attended the City University of New York. After receiving his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, he completed both his medical internship and ophthalmology residency at the Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn. He concluded his full-time training in 1991 with a vitreoretinal fellowship at the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Levitan served as the Retinal Service Director of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, as well as a clinical assistant professor. He later joined the Retina Staff of the world-renowned Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and became part of the team responsible for teaching ophthalmology to residents. After moving to Texas, Dr. Levitan joined Austin Retina Associates in 2002.
Dr. Levitan specializes in the medical and surgical management of all diseases of the retina, vitreous and macula, including macular degeneration, macular holes, retinal detachment and diabetic retinopathy. He has also served as the Principal Investigator for several nationally recognized clinical research studies involving novel pharmacological therapies.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Levitan has lectured nationally, instructing retina specialists on the diagnosis and management of vitreoretinal pathology. He also provides a community service through patient education seminars and lectures to Central Texas medical professionals.
Dr. Levitan is board certified in ophthalmology and is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Texas Ophthalmological Association.
An ophthalmologist is a healthcare professional who has been trained to treat eye diseases and other conditions that affect the eyes. They diagnose and treat these issues and can even conduct surgery to help repair certain condition. They also conduct eye exams and help patients find the right glasses or other ways to improve their vision.
Credentials
MDGender
MaleGraduation year
1985Years of experience
39Professional School
Brooklyn State UniversityResidency
Interfaith Medical CenterFellowship
Baylor College of Medicine2nd Fellowship
Monday:
7:30AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday:
7:30AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday:
7:30AM - 5:00PM
Thursday:
7:30AM - 5:00PM
Friday:
7:30AM - 5:00PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
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The top specialties of Mark Levitan, MD include Ophthalmology
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The office is located at 801 W. 38th Street in Austin, TX.
Mark Levitan, MD accepts various types of health insurance, but individual coverage may be variable. You should check with your health insurance whether the particular doctor is in network or not.
Droopy eyelid, Glaucoma, Glaucoma Treatment, Retinal Detachment, Orbital tumor, Stye, Diabetic eye, Eyelid Spasm, Cataract, Contact lenses, Excessive Tearing, Eye Allergy, Eyelid Surgery, Thyroid (Graves) Eye Disease, Misdirected Eyelashes, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Tears, Eye Trauma, Chalazion, Diabetic Macular Edema, Dry Eye, Eyelash Enhancement (Latisse), Eyelid Tumor, Macular Degeneration, Orbital trauma
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