Our Physicians



DrStephens



Donald C. Stephens III, MD
Board Certified Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon

Dr. Stephens, a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, received his undergraduate degree from Kent State University and his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati. He completed a four-year residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Stephens also is Fellowship trained in the treatment of retina and ocular trauma diseases. Having traveled extensively throughout the Dominican Republic, Dr. Stephens is President and Founder of Vision Quest, a non-profit group that provides free eye care to the under-served in that region. Dr. Stephens is fluent in several languages including Spanish and Italian and has helped chair many public health education projects.  Of particular interest to Dr. Stephens is utilizing the newest FDA approved advancements in the treatment of macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease.

Specializing in: Retina | Diabetic Eye Disease
Macular Degeneration Professional Associations:
America Society of Retina Specialists: www.asrs.org
American Academy of Ophthalmology: www.aao.org
Summit County Medical Society: www.scmsoc.org
Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology: www.aupo.org

Education:
Fellowship, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL | Retina Specialists of Alabama

Ophthalmology Residency, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY | Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Internship, Summa Health System, Akron, OH

Current Positions:
Chief, Division of Ophthalmology – Cleveland Clinic – Akron General Medical Center

Affiliated with:
Cleveland Clinic – Akron General Medical Center | Summa Akron City Hospital | University Hospital – Westlake Surgery Center | UH Parma General Hospital | Brainard Surgery Center | Novus Clinic Surgery Center



DrBeharry2



Nicole C. Beharry, MD
Board Certified Ophthalmologist and Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon

Nicole C. Beharry is from Stroudsburg, PA. She attended Temple University in Philadelphia, PA where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She went on to earn her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine. She completed a Transitional Year Residency at Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA. This was followed by a ophthalmology residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. She then completed a two year Fellowship in Vitreo-retinal and Ocular Trauma with Retina Specialists of Ohio and Akron General Medical Center.In her free time, Dr. Beharry enjoys hiking, running, swimming and cooking.Professional Associations: American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, Women in Ophthalmology

Specializing in: Retina | Diabetic Eye Disease | Macular Degeneration

Professional Associations:
America Society of Retina Specialists: www.asrs.org
American Academy of Ophthalmology: www.aao.org

Education:
Fellowship, Retina Specialists of Ohio/ Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH

Ophthalmology Residency, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA

Internship
Crozer Chester Medical Center, Upland, PA

Affiliated with:
Cleveland Clinic – Akron General Medical Center | Summa Akron City Hospital | University Hospital – Westlake Surgery Center | UH Parma General Hospital | Brainard Surgery Center | Novus Clinic Surgery Center