Summary

Dr. Mark Gotchel is an ophthalmologist with 44 years of experience providing comprehensive eye care. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Geisinger Health System. His extensive career has allowed him to develop deep expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye conditions. Dr. Gotchel is fluent in Spanish and Chinese, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred language.

Dr. Gotchel practices at Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono and maintains offices in East Stroudsburg and Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and performs cataract surgery to restore clear vision. His practice offers comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye examinations, and advanced retinal imaging to detect and monitor various eye conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Gotchel highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.8 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 44 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • Geisinger Health System
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Mark Phillip Gotchel has 4 locations

Pocono Eye Associates Inc

300 Plaza Ct Ste AEast Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Mon7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 10:15 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono

206 E Brown StEast Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Pocono Eye Associates Inc

1650 Route 209Brodheadsville, PA 18322
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
44 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
East Stroudsburg , PAScranton , PASouth Plainfield , NJHackettstown , NJ
Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mark Phillip Gotchel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mark Phillip Gotchel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mark Phillip Gotchel has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Geisinger Health System

Medical School

Wake Forest School Of MedicineGraduated in 1982

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