Meet a Doctor: John Loewenstein, M.D.
A two-week elective course in ophthalmology as a third-year medical student led to a lifetime of specialization for Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Associate Chief of Ophthalmology and Residency Program Director John Loewenstein, M.D. “I just thought the eye was beautiful, and examining it was fun,” he says.
Dr. Loewenstein has now been a practicing ophthalmologist for 26 years. As one of eight physicians who comprise MEEI’s Retina Service, which treats common retinal conditions from diabetic retinopathy to macular degeneration, Dr. Loewenstein enjoys his specialty as much now as he did during that two-week course in medical school. “I never get tired of examining the eye,” he says.
Dr. Loewenstein does not just provide clinical care through the Retina Service. As Director of Mass. Eye and Ear’s residency program, he also plays an active role in improving clinical care by educating the ophthalmologists of the future.
To this end, developing computer simulations to enhance the quality of present and prospective residents’ surgical education is a major focus of Dr. Loewenstein’s current research. In addition to a new collaboration with the University of Auckland in New Zealand to develop a virtual reality cataract surgery simulator, his work with Mass. Eye and Ear Director of Comprehensive Ophthalmology Bonnie Henderson, M.D., has resulted in the development of an interactive computer program that helps Infirmary residents become proficient in cataract surgery.
Whether he is providing education or clinical care, it is the variety of tasks involved in practicing ophthalmology that fascinates Dr. Loewenstein. “I love working with the residents and fellows, as well as providing patient care, whether I’m in an exam room or in the operating room,” he emphasizes. “There is always something exciting happening at Mass. Eye and Ear.”
To make an appointment with Dr. Loewenstein: Tel: 617-573-4274
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