Scott M. Goldstein, MD
Ophthalmology
Independent provider
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Scheie Eye Institute Perelman
About me
- Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
I strive to provide the highest level of care to all my patients, young and old, treating everyone like they are my family. As an ophthalmologist specializing in Plastic Surgery, I am a perfectionist. From treating diseases and trauma of the eye region and face to cosmetic procedures, my goal is help patients maintain their health while also helping them to look rested and well. I enjoy treating patients of any age for eyelid issues, tearing problems, traumatic injuries, cancer, cosmetic eyelifts. and any other issues around the eye region.
My education and training
- Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
- Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
- Residency: Scheie Eye Institute
- Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Spoken languages
English
English
Insurance accepted
Please contact the practice and/or the member services department of your insurance company for specific details before receiving services. Providers may participate in some, but not all, products offered by a health plan; providers may also accept plans at some practice locations but not others.
- Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP
- Aetna Advantra Credit Value
- Aetna Advantra Eagle HMO
- Aetna Advantra Eagle POS
- Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO
- Aetna Advantra Value
- Aetna Advantra Value Plus
- Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier)
- Aetna Better Health Kids (CHIP) - DH Only
- Aetna Flexible Five
- Aetna Freedom Core
- Aetna Gold
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Philly Prime
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO APCN
- Aetna Premier
- Aetna Premier Plus
- Aetna Savings Plus
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- Aetna Student Health Plan PPO
- Aetna Upfront Advantage
- First Health HMO
- First Health POS
- First Health PPO
- Meritain - Aramark (Other)
- Meritain - Aramark (Pennsylvania Premier Medical Plan)
- Centivo EPO
- Cigna Healthcare EPO
- Cigna Healthcare HMO
- Cigna Healthcare POS
- Cigna Healthcare PPO
- Claim Watcher (Homestead/ INDECs) Open Access
- Clover Health Choice
- Clover Health Choice Value PPO
- Clover Health Classic HMO
- Clover Health Value
- Devoted Health Choice Giveback Pennsylvania (PPO)
- Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO)
- Devoted Health Choice Plus Pennsylvania (PPO)
- Devoted Health Core Pennsylvania (HMO)
- Devoted Health Dual Plus Pennsylvania (HMO D-SNP)
- Devoted Health Giveback Pennsylvania (HMO)
Locations
Penn Medicine hospital privileges
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
- Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Qualifications and experience
- Ophthalmology, 2001
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, National
- American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National
- College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Local
- Greater Philadelphia Ophthalmic Society, Local
- Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology, Local
- Philadelphia OculoPlastic Society, Local
- Scheie Eye Alumni Society, University Pennsylvania, Local
Treatments and conditions
Research
Publications
Lane K, Goldstein SM Erlotinib associted trichomegaly , Ophth Plas Recon Surg, 23(1): 2007,65-6
Goldstein SM, Katowitz JA, Syed NA The histopathologic effects of balloon dacryoplasty on the rabbit nasolacrimal duct , J AAPOS, 10(4): 2006,333-5
Goldstein SA, Goldstein SM Anatomic and Aesthetic Considerations in midfacial rejuvenation , Facial Plast Surg, 22: 2006,105-11
Katowitz JA, GoldsteinSM, Kherani F, Lowe J Lacrimal Drainage Surgery , Duanes Ophthalmology: 2005
Goldstein SM Periorbital Cellulitis , The Five Minute Pediatric Consult, 4th edition: 2005
Goldstein SM, Katowitz JA The Male Eyebrow: A topographic analysis , Ophth Plas Recon Surg , 21(4): 2005,285-91
Goldstein SM, Heher KL Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction , The Five Minute Pediatric Consult, 4th edition: 2005
Kherani F, Katowiz JA, Goldstein SM Monocanalicular stenting for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction , AAPOS Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, poster: 2004
Goldstein SM, Goldstein JB, Katowitz JA A comparison of monocanalicular stenting and balloon dacryoplasty in the seconedary treatment of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction following failed primary probing , Ophth Plas Recon Surg, 20(5): 2004,352-7
Kherani F, Katowitz JA, Rorke L, Bilaniuk L, Goldstein SM Bilateral Congenital Cystic Eyes , Canadian Ophthalmic Society Annual Meeting, Halifax, Nova Scotia, poster : 2003