Dr. George Fava, M.D., graduated summa cum laude from Boston College and Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. He completed his medical internship at Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. After completing his ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Dr. Fava opened his private practice in Lebanon, PA. In 1999, Dr. Fava expanded the office and added a surgery center for cataract implant surgery and refractive laser surgery.
Dr. George Fava, M.D., graduated summa cum laude from Boston College and Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. He completed his medical internship at Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. After completing his ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Dr. Fava opened his private practice in Lebanon, PA. In 1999, Dr. Fava expanded the office and added a surgery center for cataract implant surgery and refractive laser surgery.
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Dr. Fava took his time in coming up with a solution to my issue. He also recommended vitamins, most of which I was already taking - but which most older adults probably are not.
(4 days ago)
May-2026
Exceptional Doctor. Very knowledgeable. Holistic teaching. Welcome change.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Palmerton
217 Franklin Avenue Suite 105 Palmerton, PA 18071
Tamaqua
37 Medical Crossing Road Tamaqua, PA 18252
Dr. George Fava, M.D., graduated summa cum laude from Boston College and Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA. He completed his medical internship at Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. After completing his ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Dr. Fava opened his private practice in Lebanon, PA. In 1999, Dr. Fava expanded the office and added a surgery center for cataract implant surgery and refractive laser surgery. Dr. Fava also has special interest in evaluating and treating glaucoma patients and diabetics with eye disease. Additionally, he has extra education in Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment and regenerative medicine. Dr. Fava is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is also a member of ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society).
Dr. Fava lives in Lebanon County with this wife for 44 years, Margie, and his yellow lab, Daisy. They are the proud parents of four children and their spouses along with three grandchildren and five grand-pets. In his spare time, Dr. Fava enjoys golf, exercise, playing the drums and traveling.
Dr. Fava will be seeing patients in our South Tamaqua and Palmerton offices.
Dr. Fava took his time in coming up with a solution to my issue. He also recommended vitamins, most of which I was already taking - but which most older adults probably are not.
Exceptional Doctor. Very knowledgeable. Holistic teaching. Welcome change.