John R. Martinelli, MD, OD, FAAO
Holding degrees in both medicine (M.D.) and Optometry (O.D.), Dr. Martinelli is dedicated to redefining primary eye care in modern medicine.
As Medical Director of Martinelli Eye & Laser Centers, he has led decades of advanced ophthalmic care in primary, medical, and surgical management.
He is the author of multiple clinical texts including “A Foundation for The Ophthalmic Physician: Labs & Imaging for Primary Eye Care”, a physician member of the American Medical Association (AMA), a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), as well as founder of the popular LinkedIn Newsletter and Community, “The Ophthalmic Physician” with nearly 25,000 followers.
Dr. Martinelli’s work also involves a bold vision: creating a new specialty in medicine “The Doctor of Ophthalmic Medicine” – properly bridging general medicine with the eye and visual system – filling critical gaps left by fragmented care and shaping a new future for ocular and whole-person health.
He continues to actively see patients daily in private practice.
Medical Eye Care And Management – Including But Not Limited To:
John J. Martinelli, OD
The founder of our practice and now retired, Dr. John J. Martinelli began…..
Dr. John J. Martinelli began practice in 1965. A graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Dr. Martinelli studied under Dr. William Feinbloom, the developer of low vision devices that are used around the world today. He also studied under Dr. John (Jack) Neil, developer of the modern contact lens. Dr. Martinelli specializes in fitting bifocal, keratoconus, and many other specialty contact lenses.
Comprehensive Eye Examination
Contact Lens Evaluation and Fitting