Dr. Samantha L. Marek, MD is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cornea specialist. Originally from Cleveland, OH, she earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati and pursued ophthalmology training at the University of Pennsylvania. She is excited to return to the region and provide care to the community where she trained. Dr. Marek specializes in a wide range of corneal procedures, advanced cataract surgery, and refractive surgery. She completed the highest volume cornea transplant fellowship in the country under the guidance of the president of the Cornea Society.
Dr. Samantha L. Marek, MD is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cornea specialist. Originally from Cleveland, OH, she earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati and pursued ophthalmology training at the University of Pennsylvania. She is excited to return to the region and provide care to the community where she trained. Dr. Marek specializes in a wide range of corneal procedures, advanced cataract surgery, and refractive surgery. She completed the highest volume cornea transplant fellowship in the country under the guidance of the president of the Cornea Society.
Dr. Samantha L. Marek, MD is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cornea specialist. Originally from Cleveland, OH, she earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati and pursued ophthalmology training at the University of Pennsylvania. She is excited to return to the region and provide care to the community where she trained.
Dr. Marek specializes in a wide range of corneal procedures, advanced cataract surgery, and refractive surgery. She completed the highest volume cornea transplant fellowship in the country under the guidance of the president of the Cornea Society. Additionally, she has had numerous papers published and is currently contributing chapters to the upcoming edition of the Cornea textbook.
Dr. Marek dedicates time to her patients, attentively listening and ensuring you fully understand your eye health. She recognizes that visits can be a source of nervousness and strives to comfort and alleviate any concerns you may have. Dr. Marek prioritizes addressing all patient questions, demonstrating kindness and empathy throughout your care.
SAMANTHA L. MAREK, MD
Cornea, Cataract, Refractive Surgery
Samantha L. Marek, MD is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cornea specialist. Originally from Cleveland, OH, she earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati and pursued ophthalmology training at the University of Pennsylvania. She is excited to return to the region and provide care to the community where she trained.
Dr. Marek specializes in a wide range of corneal procedures, advanced cataract surgery, and refractive surgery. She completed the highest volume cornea transplant fellowship in the country under the guidance of the president of the Cornea Society. Additionally, she has had numerous papers published and is currently contributing chapters to the upcoming edition of the Cornea textbook.
Dr. Marek dedicates time to her patients, attentively listening and ensuring you fully understand your eye health. She recognizes that visits can be a source of nervousness and strives to comfort and alleviate any concerns you may have. Dr. Marek prioritizes addressing all patient questions, demonstrating kindness and empathy throughout your care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Case Western Reserve University
Doctor of Medicine degree from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Internship at Einstein Medical Center
Ophthalmology residency at Scheie Eye Institute
Cornea fellowship at Eye Consultants of Atlanta
POSITIONS/DISTINCTIONS
Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member of Cornea Society
Gold Humanism Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
AWARDS
Outstanding Intern of the Year, Einstein Medical Center

Very nice Dr.
Very nice and honest
Dr. Marek listened to my concerns and was sensitive to my treatment request, she has a great bedside manner and is very pleasant to deal with! Thank you Dr. Marek!
Pleasant, well spoken, clear explanations
Very professional... Very nice. She has really helped me.
Fast, thank God! I think I'm good, I liked her a lot from previous visits.
Very professional. Explained the procedure and answered my questions.
Sh is an amazing surgeon. Explains everything so clearly and has a fantastic manner that takes away any nervousness you might have. Thank you so much!!
Wonderful
Lovely. Reassuring that dizziness was not from eyes , no glaucoma and no cateracts yet. Thanks Dr. Sam.