Dr. Roger Newsom

OphthalmologyOculofacial Surgeon
Portsmouth, VA
(757) 483-0400
Accepts Medicare

Location

3235 Academy Ave #201
Portsmouth, VA 23703
Accepting New Patients
Closed · Opens 8:00 AMEDT

Areas of Expertise

Tear Duct Surgery
Cosmetic Eye Surgery
Astigmatism Correction
Presbyopia Correction
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About Me

Dr. Roger Newsom is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Tidewater Eye Centers specializing in cataract surgery and oculoplastics. He has over 20 years of experience focusing on micro-incisional cataract surgery using advanced FDA-approved intraocular lenses. Dr. Newsom offers distance, astigmatism, and trifocal/multifocal lens implants and was among the first in the region to use the LenSx laser platform for cataract surgery. He has performed more than 15,000 ocular surgeries.

Dr. Newsom completed a fellowship in eyelid and tear duct surgery at the University of Toronto in 1996. He provides consultations for eyelid and lacrimal conditions.

Training

  • University of Toronto

    Oculoplastic

    1996

    University of Toronto

    Fellowship
  • Internship

    Riverside Regional Medical Center

    Residency
  • Wake Forest University Eye Center

    Ophthalmology

    Wake Forest University

    Residency
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Medical Degree

    Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Medical School
  • East Carolina University

    Bachelor of Science

    East Carolina University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Top Doctors Award

    Hampton Roads Magazine

  • America’s Top Ophthalmologist Award

    Consumer Research Council of America

  • Top Doctors Award

    Coastal Living Magazine

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
VA
License Numbers
0101055448