Summary

Dr. Jacques Surer is an ophthalmologist with 58 years of experience treating eye conditions and vision problems. He earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and has dedicated nearly six decades to helping patients maintain and restore their sight. Dr. Surer speaks English and brings extensive knowledge to his practice through his lengthy career in eye care.

Dr. Surer practices at UPMC Memorial and Elmwood Eye Center in York, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating cataracts and managing diabetes-related eye complications, including those affecting older adults with geriatric diabetes. His practice includes comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye exams to check for various eye diseases, and tonometry testing to measure eye pressure for glaucoma detection. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 58 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Jacques Leon Surer has 2 locations

Elmwood Eye Center

1601 2nd AveYork, PA 17403
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Upmc Memorial

1701 Innovation DrYork, PA 17408

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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3.3 
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58 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
York , PAScranton , PACamp Hill , PALancaster , PA
Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania Med School: Temple University School Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jacques Leon Surer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jacques Leon Surer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jacques Leon Surer has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

58 Years Experience

Dr. Jacques Leon Surer holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine and Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1968.

NPI Number

Dr. Surer's NPI number is 1578562930.

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Dr. Jacques Leon Surer is affiliated with Upmc Memorial.
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Dr. Jacques Leon Surer's office is located at 1601 2nd Ave, York, PA, 17403.

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