David Montesanti, M.D.

"I love what we do here at ECVA. It is a team approach where everyone is focused on one goal: making you see the best that you can."

Dr. David Montesanti is a board-certified ophthalmologist and clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He joined ECVA in July of 2002 and became partner the following year. Dr. Montesanti completed his residency in ophthalmology at SUNY Buffalo and his internship in internal medicine at Sisters of Charity Hospital. A graduate of the SUNY at Buffalo school of Medicine, Dr. Montesanti did his PhD Research at the University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, and at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, New York in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the New York Ophthalmological Society, the American Medical Association, and the I-E-A International Medical Honor Society.

His achievements include numerous articles and awards, including the Francis J. Klocke award for excellence in Clinical investigation, the Harry and Loretta J. Jordan award for proficiency in ophthalmology and ophthalmological research, and the Castle Conolly award for top doctors in western New York.

He is a graduate of Williamsville East High School and resides in Clarence with his wife and 4 children. They are avid outdoor adventurers, working on climbing the "7 summits", and are sports enthusiasts. Dr. Montesanti coaches hockey and soccer.