Dr. Syracuse earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology at New York's Hofstra University and a Master of Science degree at Roswell Park Cancer Institute at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He remained at the University of Buffalo to complete his medical degree. He also received his medical degree at SUNY Buffalo. Dr. Syracuse completed an internal medicine internship at the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore and attended the United States School of Aviation Medicine in Fort Rucker, Ala. He received a Master’s of Business Administration from the Wake Forest University School of Business.
Professional Highlights:
Dr. Syracuse has conducted numerous ophthalmology lectures and presentations in New York and in North Carolina. He was one of the first ophthalmologists in Charlotte to perform laser cataract surgery with the femtosecond laser. His professional memberships include the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He spent seven years in the Army National Guard as a flight surgeon and achieved the rank of captain.
Specialties:
Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery Multifocal and Toric Lens Implants for the Correction of Astigmatism and Presbyopia Clear Lens Exchange | Refractive Lens Exchange Routine Eye Care Evaluations for Macular Degeneration BOTOX Medical and Laser Treatment of Glaucoma
Personal Background:
Dr. Syracuse is a native of Long Island, N.Y. His parents immigrated to the United States from Sicily. He enjoys traveling, skiing, target shooting and water sports.