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

Dr. Marek is very professional and personable. She took the time to explain what the problem is and to answer questions. Also offered a suggested treatment plan which reduced the anxiety and provided some hope for improving my father’s vision.
Highly knowledgeable and truly listened to all I had to say. Answered everything I asked!
She is very good at what she does with the eyes! I am still in my recovery period and I can see better now than any time in my life. Hopefully my sight will continue to improve! Thank God for a job well done’. Just hoping my recovery will bring even more improved sight!
Excellent care and outcome!
Great patient rapport. Explains everything prior to doing a procedure. She is thorough about the prognosis and the path forward. A true professional.
She was the nicest of all the staff
Everyone was so nice and informative. Dr Marek made me feel relaxed and gave me information I needed.
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!