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John J. DeStafeno, M.D.
Chester County Eye Care
Ophthalmology: Cornea, Cataract, Lasik, Refractive Surgery
West Chester, Exton
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
1.1K Ratings
417 Comments
Dr. John DeStafeno, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in all aspects of refractive cataract surgery and laser surgery as well as the treatment of complex corneal diseases. He completed his 2-year fellowship at Duke University which focused on clinical research and the medical and surgical management of anterior segment disease.
4.9
1.1K Ratings
417 Comments
Dr. John DeStafeno, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in all aspects of refractive cataract surgery and laser surgery as well as the treatment of complex corneal diseases. He completed his 2-year fellowship at Duke University which focused on clinical research and the medical and surgical management of anterior segment disease.
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West Chester, PA
915 Old Fern Hill Road
Building B Suite 200
West Chester, PA 19380
Building B Suite 200
West Chester, PA 19380
Exton, PA
740 West Lincoln Highway
Exton, PA 19341
Exton, PA 19341
Dr. John DeStafeno, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in all aspects of refractive cataract surgery and laser surgery as well as the treatment of complex corneal diseases. He completed his 2-year fellowship at Duke University which focused on clinical research and the medical and surgical management of anterior segment disease.
Dr. DeStafeno has brought several innovative medical and surgical treatments to our area and is an experienced all-laser LASIK surgeon. In addition, Dr. DeStafeno was the first surgeon in Chester County to perform DSAEK corneal transplantation.
Recognized both locally and nationally for his excellence in eye care, Dr. DeStafeno has received numerous Top Doctor and Surgeon Awards. For the past several years, he has been selected by peers to instruct the LASIK Surgery Course at the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. Dr. DeStafeno also enjoys educating the future of eye care, instructing ophthalmology residents at Wills Eye Hospital at Thomas Jefferson.
EDUCATION
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Siena/Albany Medical College Program in Science and Humanities, Albany, NY
Doctor of Medicine degree from Albany Medical College
Residency in Ophthalmology at Long Island Jewish Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, serving as chief resident senior year
Two-year Clinical/Research Fellowship in Cornea, Refractive, and External Disease at the Duke University Eye Center, Duke College of Medicine
POSITION AND DISTINCTIONS
Attending Surgeon at the Chester County Hospital
Certified Intralase LASIK surgeon
Certified Wavelight LASIK surgeon
Clinical Instructor for residents at Wills Eye Hospital/Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Founding member Vanguard Ophthalmology Society
Instructor, LASIK Surgery Course, American Academy of Ophthalmology
AWARDS AND HONORS
American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award
Top 300 Refractive Cataract Surgeons by Ocular Surgery News
Top Doctor in Main Line Today magazine
Top Doctor in Philadelphia magazine
Top 250 Premium IOL Surgeons in Premier Surgeon magazine
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
PERSONAL SNIPPET
Originally from New York, Dr. DeStafeno has grown to love Chester County and the Philadelphia region. He enjoys supporting local community arts, festivals, and sporting events with his wife and three children. He also loves playing tennis and traveling with his friends and family.
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Dr DeStafeno explained the Cataract choices to me & answered all my questions. I very satisfied
Excellent
Well Done!
So far, so good. Love being able to see without glasses. Many thanks for his expertise.
He has a remarkable staff. There are several there that I would like to have as friends. Namely, Michael, Dana, and others. I don’t remember their names. They are some of the nicest people I have ever met.
Did a great job on my eye surgery? Doctor is fantastic, very pleasant and polite would recommend to anyone.
Very pleasant and informative. The doctor was a pleasure to listen to.
He spent time to make sure I understood the surgery he will perform.
Excellent doctor. Answered all my questions about how and why the procedures works. Very professional and personable. Would highly recommend him.
So good we drove from St Michael’s MD to see him. Glad to be much closer now. Top notch Dr!