Dr. Martin Whitaker

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Norway, ME

Areas of Expertise

Cataract Diagnosis and Treatment
Medical Management of Glaucoma
Laser Treatment of Glaucoma
Medical Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
Laser Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Degeneration Management
Intravitreal Injections for Macular Degeneration
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Imaging
Comprehensive Eye Examinations

About Me

Dr. Martin D. Whitaker is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and the founder and Medical Director of Riverside Eye Center, serving patients in Norway and Lewiston, Maine. He provides care for common and complex eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration, and also offers routine eye examinations.

With an engineer’s background, Dr. Whitaker has a special interest in using new technology to improve diagnosis and treatment. At Riverside Eye Center he has incorporated advanced diagnostic testing such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and offers retinal therapies including intravitreal injections—such as Avastin, Macugen, and Lucentis—for macular degeneration when appropriate.

Dr. Whitaker earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed ophthalmology residency training at the Eye Institute of the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is involved with local hospitals in western Maine.

Training

  • Ophthalmology

    Eye Institute of the Medical College of Wisconsin

    Residency
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Medical Degree

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Medical School

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
ME
License Numbers
015596

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