Dr. Sadeer Hannush

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Philadelphia, PA
(877) 289-4557
Accepts Medicare

Location

840 Walnut Street, Suite 920
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Areas of Expertise

Corneal Transplantation
Partial Thickness Corneal Transplantation (DMEK, DSEK, DALK)
Corneal Collagen Crosslinking
Laser Vision Correction (LASIK)
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Keratoprosthesis (Artificial Cornea)
Anterior Segment Reconstruction

Meet Dr. Sadeer Hannush

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About Me

Dr. Sadeer B. Hannush is a cornea specialist at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, where he serves as Attending Surgeon on the Cornea Service and Professor of Ophthalmology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. His clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and surgical management of corneal diseases, cataract surgery, and vision correction procedures. He performs a wide range of corneal transplants, including full thickness and partial thickness techniques such as DMEK, DSEK, and DALK, as well as corneal collagen crosslinking and ocular surface reconstruction with permanent keratoprosthesis.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Hannush has lectured internationally and participated in National Institutes of Health-sponsored clinical trials. He has received multiple honors, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Life Achievement Award and recognition as a Top Doctor by Philadelphia magazine. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and continues to advance the field through teaching and surgical innovation.

Training

  • Emory University

    Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery

    1988

    Emory University

    Fellowship
  • George Washington University

    Ophthalmology

    1986

    George Washington University

    Residency
  • Wayne State University

    Doctor of Medicine

    1982

    Wayne State University

    Medical School
  • Undergraduate

    1978

    University of Michigan

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Excellence in Teaching Award

    Thomas Jefferson University

  • Honor Award

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Senior Achievement Award

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Top Doctors

    2025

    Philadelphia magazine

  • Life Achievement Award

    2019

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
PA
License Numbers
MD042711E