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
She was great and answered all questions I had.
Highly recommend!
Dr Samantha is an excellent listener. First rate Physician. First rate Eye Care Group, actually.
She thoroughly explained what had happened to my eye and made me feel reassured me
Very kind and professional
Friendly and professional !
Dr Marek is AMAZING. I woke up with an eye infection and she was able to get me in to see her the same day. She treated my eye problem and with in a day of having the prescribed medicine I felt so much better. Dr Marek truly cares about her patients!!
Very personable
She is the best. Talented surgeon with a nice bed side manner.
Fixed my eye perfectly and kept me aware of everything that happened and what was ahead for me. Answered all of my questions.