Dr. Theodore Curtis

Benjamin J. Fowler, MD, PhD, is a fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon who cares for adults with medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous. He evaluates and treats conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and complex retinal injuries, pairing meticulous diagnostics with patient-centered discussions about risks, benefits, and recovery. Patients value his calm communication style and the way he maps a clear plan from the first visit through follow-up. Dr. Fowler earned his MD and PhD in Physiology at the University of Kentucky, completed ophthalmology residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, and then pursued vitreoretinal fellowship training at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. His research on retinal disease includes work published in leading journals and recognition from the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation. At Maine Eye Center’s Retina Center in Portland, he collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and uses advanced imaging and microsurgical techniques to preserve and restore sight while keeping care convenient for patients and families.

Richard France, MD is an ophthalmologist whose work combines the precision of intraocular microsurgery with the medical management of complex eye conditions. He provides cataract surgery and also specializes in ocular immunology, caring for patients with uveitis and other inflammatory eye diseases. Dr. France completed medical training at SUNY Upstate Medical University, ophthalmology residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and an Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Fellowship at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. He values taking the time to understand each patient’s history, explaining findings in plain language, and building a treatment plan that supports both vision and overall quality of life.

Hallie Rae Hahn, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained refractive and cataract surgeon at Maine Eye Center in Portland. She focuses on helping patients achieve lifelong visual performance with individualized surgical plans and a clear, friendly counseling style. Dr. Hahn graduated summa cum laude in biological engineering from the University of Florida and earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, where she was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha and received the Merck Manual Award. She completed ophthalmology residency at the Storm Eye Institute, earning the William Vallotton Award for academic excellence. Dr. Hahn pursued advanced fellowship training through the Refractive Surgery Alliance and the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences at Kugler Vision in Omaha. She offers the full spectrum of modern refractive procedures—including EVO ICL, LASIK, PRK, and refractive lens exchange—as well as standard and complex cataract surgery with technology-forward planning. Dedicated to service, she has participated in international surgical outreach and remains active in ASCRS, AAO, WCRS, and Women in Ophthalmology.