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John J. DeStafeno, M.D.
Chester County Eye Care
Ophthalmology: Cornea, Cataract, Lasik, Refractive Surgery
West Chester, Exton
4.9
874 Ratings
325 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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4.9
874 Ratings
325 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
West Chester, PA 19380
West Chester, PA 19380
Exton, PA
740 West Lincoln Highway Exton, PA 19341
Exton, PA
Exton, PA
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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Very personable and explained everything in great detail. Look
Very Professional, Easy going guy Very confident in his abilities. I will highly recommend him to my friends
Excellent. Very good explanations
This Dr.& team way above the others I went to or researched. To their one 15 min exam .. his team did 4-5 or more computerized tests, video prepared you for surgery. Team surgery Day well oiled and kind . He was encouraging during surgery. After care needs more . Instructions clear, paperwork great help with drops . Visit had a student. Without asking my consent. I let it be known. Also didn’t realize a new unmet Dr Dickey, would do follow up. I felt kind of sincerely but much more casual after care. They said all was well. After asking questions about my results I realized perhaps Dr. Stefano and I may have heard each other differently . I don’t consider being a asker of questions and thinking for myself a problem . I called in with concerns and they transferred me but call was dropped. No call back. It was Fourth of July weekend so do understand maybe understaffed. Going forward going all is well.. i will check in today or tomorrow as able . Would still highly recommend.
Extremely professional and courteous!
Excellent doctor and business practice.
Very thorough, I trust him.
Top of his field. Great appointments because he ensures that you understand exactly what you are experiencing. We travel over an hour to see him.
Thank you for your gentle and attentive care. I will see you tomorrow for the second eye.
I am so happy with my cataract surgery results! Dr. DeStafeno explained my options & what I should expect. My vision is clear & recovery has been a breeze.