OPHTHALMOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

Physician Referrals: 304-691-5333

James W. Gigantelli, MD | Professor, Chair

Chair: James W. Gigantelli, MD Department Administrator: David Conley, MHA

Marshall Eye Surgeons is a referral center for the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases, glaucoma, laser vision correction, cornea, ophthalmic oncology and more. With state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging equipment, in-house lasers and an onsite surgery suite for LASIK and plastic surgery cases, patients have access to the highest quality of care close to home.

Specialties & Services

• Cataract surgery with multifocal lenses • Cosmetic eyelid surgery, facial rejuvenation (Botox®, Juvederm®) • Diabetic eye care • Dry eye treatment • Eyelid malpositions (droopy, in or out turning) • Eyelid repair and reconstruction (post trauma, post Mohs surgery for lid cancers) • Fuchs’ dystrophy • Glaucoma • Kerotoconus • Lacrimal problems (tearing) • Laser vision correction (LASIK/PRK) • Ocular injuries & emergency eye care • Ophthalmic oncology • Ophthalmic plastic & reconstructive surgery • Ptosis • Telemedicine

Marshall Eye Surgeons – Huntington 304-691-8800 East Hills Professional Center 5187 U.S. Route 60, Suite 6 Huntington, WV 25705

Marshall Eye Surgeons – Charleston 304-746-8990 331 Laidley Street, Suite 201 Charleston, WV 25301 • CHH Outpatient Surgery Center, Huntington, WV • St. Francis Hospital, Charleston, WV • Three Gables Surgery Center, Proctorville, OH

James W. Gigantelli, MD

Clinical Interests: Aging changes of the eyelid, eyelid malpositions, eyelid cancers, tear duct obstructions in adults and children, thyroid eye disease/Graves ophthalmopathy, eye socket tumors, eye socket inflammatory conditions Faculty Rank: Chair, Department of Ophthalmology; Professor Medical Degree: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Training: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX (ophthalmology residency); Duke Eye Center, Durham, NC (ophthalmic plastic surgery and ocular oncology fellowship) Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology Locations: Huntington, Charleston

Charles D. Francis, MD

Clinical Interests: Comprehensive ophthalmology, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, neurological vision disorders Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor Medical Degree: West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV Training: West Virginia University (residency) Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology Location: Huntington

Russell L. Fry II, MD, FAAO

Clinical Interests: Cataract surgery, diabetic retinopathy, laser vision correction (LASIK/PRK) Faculty Rank: Associate Professor Medical Degree: Marshall University Training: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (residency) Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology Location: Huntington

Manik Goel, MD

Clinical Interests: Cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor Medical Degree: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India Training: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (residency and internship); University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA (glaucoma fellowship); St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO (residency); Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL (glaucoma research fellowship) Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology Locations: Huntington, Charleston

Vishal Verma, MD

Clinical Interests: Cataract & refractive surgery, laser vision correction (LASIK/PRK) Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor Medical Degree: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Training: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH (residency) Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology Location: Huntington