Dr. John Weiter, MD, PhD, Methuen, MA

About Dr. John Weiter

Dr. John Weiter received his M.D. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. He has completed two fellowships, the first in medical and surgical management of vitreo-retinal diseases from the University of Chicago, and the second in ophthalmic pathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. While serving for the US Navy as a Lt. Commander, Dr. Weiter was the Director of Research at the Naval Medical Research Institute. Dr. Weiter has published extensively with an interest in Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy and currently is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Retina Society. Notable positions that he has held throughout his career include: Director of Retina Services at Tufts University, Director of Ophthalmology at the Veterans Administration Hospital Jamaica Plain, Director of Research and Senior Scientist at the Schepens Eye Research Institute/Harvard Research Institute. Associate Clinical Professor part time at Harvard Medical School and Senior surgeon at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Cataract

Glaucoma

Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)

Retinal detachment

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration

Cataract

Glaucoma

Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)

Retinal detachment

Office location

Retina Consultants of Boston

100 Milk St, Ste 202, Methuen, MA 01844

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Education and background

Practice names

Retina Consultants of Boston

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - The University of Chicago, Doctor of Medicine
The University of Chicago, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
University of Chicago, Fellowship in Medical and Surgical Diseases
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), Fellowship in Ophthalmic Pathology
The University of Chicago (PhD)

Professional memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1992795421

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What practice does Dr. John Weiter work with?

Dr. John Weiter works with Retina Consultants of Boston.

Where is Dr. John Weiter's office located?

Dr. John Weiter's office is located at 100 Milk St, Methuen, MA 01844.

Which board certifications does Dr. John Weiter have?

Dr. John Weiter is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Weiter?

Dr. John Weiter frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. John Weiter on their profile.