Matthew Gewirtz, M.D.

Dr. Gewirtz, who recently joined The Eye Center, was born and raised in New Jersey. As an undergraduate, he attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick. He then attended medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey where he graduated at the top of his class. Subsequently, Dr. Gewirtz did a one-year internship in internal medicine at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. From there, he returned to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey for his residency in Ophthalmology. There he was involved in many research projects, some of which he presented at national meetings and published in medical journals. Ultimately, he was appointed Chief Resident of the training program where he received its most prestigious award for academic and professional excellence.

Dr. Gewirtz’s comprehensive training in ophthalmology brings the most current office treatment concepts and surgical techniques to the practice. Although he performs routine eye exams for people of all ages, his medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and macular degeneration are his greatest assets. His small incision, stitch-less cataract surgery and certification to implant new lenses for presbyopia correction make him a welcome and necessary addition to our community. Dr. Gewirtz also performs refractive surgery, including both laser vision correction and refractive lens exchange.

Dr. Gewirtz has recently been appointed to the staff of Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center where he is a consultant for the Emergency Room Department for ocular emergencies and trauma.