Matthew C. Willett, MD
Matthew Willett, M.D. is a leading innovator in the treatment and management of glaucoma. A highly skilled cataract surgeon in addition to his glaucoma expertise, Dr. Willett is one of the first surgeons in the area to perform iStent surgery, a microscopic procedure that enables the treatment of some types of glaucoma during cataract surgery.
A fellowship-trained glaucoma surgeon, Dr. Willett has been selected to participate in several FDA clinical trials and has contributed numerous articles to scientific and medical journals. He presently serves as a Clinical Instructor of Surgery at the Northeast Ohio Medical University.
Dr. Willet enjoys spending time with his 2 children along with woodworking, hiking, weightlifting, and fishing. He resides in Akron.
Specialties:
- Medical and surgical glaucoma care
- Cataract surgery, including laser-assisted and specialty cataract surgery
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Training:
- Doctor of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University
- Residency, Summa Health Systems
- Glaucoma Fellowship, The Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute
- Board Certified, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Fellow, American Academy of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Fellow, American Glaucoma Society
Accomplishments:
- Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Northeast Ohio Medical University
- Author of numerous ophthalmic papers and book chapters
- Cum Laude graduate
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- Investigator FDA clinical trials for glaucoma studies
- Clinical Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University College of Optometry
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