GEORGE POPEL, M.D.
Dr. George Popel is founder and current medical director of The Eye Center of Delaware. Dr. Popel was one the first ophthalmologists (i.e., eye surgeons) in the Wilmington area to perform "no-stitch" cataract surgery using phacoemulsification (or ultrasound), which is the standard today. He also evaluates and treats many other eye conditions of the eye including glaucoma. He performs laser and surgery for patients with glaucoma.
Dr. Popel graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Fordham University in 1965 and Cornell Medical College in 1969. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine prior to an one-year residency in neurology at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Popel then completed his ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmiry in 1974 . Dr. Popel is a member of The American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Delaware Academy of Ophthalmology, The International Academy of Ophthalmology, and The Medical Society of Delaware, The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, and The American Medical Association.
WAYNE DUNN, M.D.
Dr. Wayne Dunn is a board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon for The Eye Center of Delaware. His advanced training and expertise is in the evaluation and treatment of diseases of the posterior segment of the eye (or the back part of the eye, including the retina and vitreous). Dr. Dunn evaluates and treats all retinal diseases of the eye including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, and other diseases of the retina.
Dr. Dunn graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in economics. He then received his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL in 1991. After completing his internship at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital, he received his ophthalmology residency training at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Afterwards, Dr. Dunn completed additional fellowship training in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the University of Toronto. Prior to joining The Eye Center of Delaware, Dr. Dunn was a former director of the Georgia Retinal Eye Center before moving to Pennsylvania, where he was a retinal consultant and surgeon with Retina and Diabetic Eye Specialists. He is currently an active member of The American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Delaware Academy of Ophthalmology, and The Medical Society of Delaware.
CHRISTOPHER DAVOLOS, O.D.
Dr. Christopher Davolos is a board certified Optometrist specializing in primary eye care, and specialty contact lenses. He is experienced in medical management of ocular diseases. Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, he earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from the University of Delaware. He attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry earning his Doctorate of Optometry (O.D.) in 2004. He completed internships in private practice, and at the Elsmere Veterans Hospital. Dr. Davalos is a member of The American Optometric Association and The Delaware Optometric Association.