Ophthalmologist in Liverpool NY

Dr. Arthur F. Coli, a Cum Laude graduate of Upstate Medical University, completed his ophthalmology residency at Upstate and further specialized in corneal diseases and surgery at Cornea Consultants of Indiana. Since 1991, he has practiced as an ophthalmologist and corneal specialist and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Upstate Medical University, actively involved in training residents and medical students. Residing in Syracuse, where he completed his medical education and residency, Dr. Coli values his local reputation, ensuring he performs all preoperative testing and follow-ups personally, remaining readily available to address patient concerns. With extensive experience in laser vision correction since 1996, Dr. Coli also routinely performs cataract and corneal transplant surgeries while maintaining a busy medical ophthalmology practice. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the New York State Ophthalmology Society, the Paton Society of the Eye Bank Association of America, and the Onondaga County Medical Society.

Dr. John J. Costello, Jr., a native of Oneida, graduated from St. Lawrence University and earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his ophthalmology residency at Doctors Hospital/Ohio University in Columbus, Ohio, he returned to central New York in 1995. Dr. Costello has also trained at Harvard University’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Ohio State University and is board certified in Ophthalmology. He is part of Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons, alongside his brother Dr. Patrick Costello, with offices in Oneida, Hamilton, Ilion, New Hartford, and Rome. Dr. Costello has extensive experience with LASIK surgery, using top-rated lasers like the Bausch & Lomb 217Z, and is among the few in Upstate New York trained in STAAR Vision Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) implantation. Since 1995, he has been performing various eye surgeries, including laser vision correction and cataract surgery. Dr. Costello is a member of several professional societies, including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Osteopathic Association.

Dr. Spitzer, a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, completed his residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University and a fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at Cornea Consultations of Albany. Since joining Eye Consultants of Syracuse in 2006, he has specialized in routine and complex cataract surgery, including multi-focal intraocular lenses, advanced corneal transplant surgery, and laser vision correction. Dr. Spitzer is involved in training ophthalmology residents at Upstate Medical University and the VA hospital. With extensive experience using VISX and Technolas lasers, he performs LASIK, epi-LASIK, PRK, and PTK procedures and implants multi-focal intraocular lenses post-cataract surgery. He has revitalized the laser surgery section at Eye Consultants of Syracuse, achieving superior results. Dr. Spitzer is a member of several professional societies, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the International Society of Refractive and Corneal Surgery.