Dr. Lebowitz graduated from Brandeis University and earned his medical degree at George Washington University in 1982 and served as Captain in the medical service of the United States Marine Corps. Following a year of Internal Medicine, he received his Ophthalmology training at Yale University and postgraduate training at the National Retina Institute.
He completed medical executive training at The Wharton School. He is board-certified and was chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology for the Christiana Care Health System where he currently serves on the Board of Trustees. He served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Temple University Medical School where he was selected as “Preceptor of the Year”. Dr. Lebowitz was chosen for inclusion on the list of “America’s Top Ophthalmologists” by the Consumers Research Council of America.
He is committed to community and international service and is an ardent volunteer in the fight against world blindness. Dr. Lebowitz has donated his services in Vietnam, El Salvador, Senegal, Mauritania and the Caribbean Islands. He regularly volunteers his time serving the Wilmington homeless population offering free eye care on the St. Clare’s Outreach Van and the Ministry of Caring. He is an active member of “EyeCare of America” and many other organizations.
His area of expertise includes cataract surgery utilizing monofocal and multifocal lenses and the correction of astigmatism. He also has the expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases including macular degeneration and diabetes. Dr. Lebowitz is an avid fisherman and technology geek, and he enjoys spending as much time as possible with his family.
