About the Practice

Mark P. Gotchel, M.D. graduated with honors from Princeton University in 1978. He then obtained his M.D. degree in 1982 at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, Wake Forest’s Medical Honor Society. In 1986, Dr. Gotchel completed his ophthalmology training at Geisinger Medical Center and then joined Pocono Eye Associates, Inc. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Douglas A. Young, M.D. graduated with honors from Lafayette College in 1986 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He then pursued his M.D. degree from Georgetown University and graduated in 1990. Next, he completed his ophthalmology residency at Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania in 1994 and completed a fellowship in Cornea/External Disease and Refractive Surgery at the University of South Florida in 1995. Dr. Young studied various refractive surgery techniques and helped develop corneal transplant procedures.

Dr. Young is currently a medical advisor for the Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Eye Bank. Dr. Young is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

Currently, Dr. Young practices comprehensive ophthalmology. He specializes in cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, corneal transplants, and refractive surgery, including LASIK laser eye surgery.

Gerald J. Negvesky, M.D., F.A.C.S. graduated with honors from the University of Scranton in 1992. In 1996, he obtained his M.D. degree from Georgetown University, where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, Georgetown’s Medical Honor Society. Dr. Negvesky completed his ophthalmology residency at Washington, D.C.’s Washington National Eye Center at the Washington Hospital Center, where he was Chief Ophthalmology Resident. Dr. Negvesky joined Pocono Eye Associates in 2000. He specializes in intraocular lens implantation of the advanced technology Multifocal and Toric lenses.

Dr. Negvesky has conducted research in refractive techniques and is a published author in several medical journals. He is a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Garth J. Willis, M.D. graduated with Honors from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1995. He then obtained a Masters in Health Science and a Physician Assistant degree from Lock Haven University in 1998. In 2001, he completed a three-year tour as a Family Medicine Physician Assistant in the U.S. Air Force. Following this, he pursued an MD at the University of Oklahoma, graduating in 2005 with special distinction and as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society. He then completed his ophthalmology training at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and joined Pocono Eye Associates in 2009.

In addition to glaucoma treatment (to include laser treatment and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery or "MIGS"), Dr. Willis specializes in routine and complex ("high risk") cataract surgeries as well as the implantation of premium multifocal and toric (astigmatism-correcting) intraocular lenses. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and is a member of both the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Ethan E. Payne, M.D. earned his bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2006 and his medical degree from the Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia in 2012. After completing a Transitional Year Internship at the Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Dr. Payne went to Milwaukee to complete his ophthalmology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute in 2016. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. Payne is a Board Certified Comprehensive Ophthalmologist with a special interest in cataract surgery, intraocular lenses and glaucoma management. He was raised in nearby New Columbia Pennsylvania and is proud to provide the highest quality patient care in the communities that he considers home.

Kaylene L. Carter, M.D. graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2008. She then served in the Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS HOPPER DDG-70 from 2008-2010, deploying to the Persian Gulf and Asia. Following this assignment she obtained a Masters in Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School before completing a final Navy tour at Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific in San Diego, CA from 2012-2015. Following her time in the Navy, she pursued her medical degree at Stanford University, graduating in 2020. She completed her transitional year internship at Reading Hospital before ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, and joined Pocono Eye Associates in 2024.

Dr. Carter has a special interest in cataract surgery, implantation of multifocal and astigmatism-correcting intraocular lenses (Toric lenses) and glaucoma treatment, as well as routine eye care. Dr. Carter has conducted research in corneal wound healing and is a published author in several medical journals. In her free time she loves spending time with her active duty Navy husband and their two daughters, telling sea stories, quilting, and enjoying the outdoors.

Derek J. Pyle, O.D. graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1994 as the valedictorian of the College of Science. He then worked in molecular biology research for five years before entering optometry school at Pennsylvania College of Optometry. In 2004, Dr. Pyle graduated, again as valedictorian, and then joined Pocono Eye Associates.

Shaelan McCormick, OD graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in 2004 with a B.A. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She then pursued her O.D. at Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She completed various externships including primary care, ocular disease and contact lenses and graduated with highest honors in 2009. Dr. McCormick joined Pocono Eye Associates in 2009.

As an independent physician from Wills Eye Physicians/Mid-Atlantic Retina, Dr. Michael Cohen is available to treat patients with retina diseases at Pocono Eye Associates.

Dr. ​Michael N. Cohen​ grew up in Ridgefield, Connecticut​ and ​graduated with distinction from Cornell University​. He completed medical school at the New York University School of Medicine, where he won the Solomon and Dora Shapiro Award for excellence based on both scholarship and character. He was also selected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and was elected president of the chapter. He completed a transitional year internship at Einstein Medical Center and an ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. At Wills, he was elected Co-Chief Resident and won the James S. Shipman Award for best scientific presentation at the annual Wills Eye Conference. He then pursued a fellowship in Medical and Surgical Disease of the Retina and Vitreous in Boston, at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston and Tufts University Medical Center. Following fellowship, Dr. Cohen has been practicing in New Jersey and was on staff at Hackensack University Medical Center and Clara Mass Medical Center.

Dr. Cohen is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. He is a member of, and works closely with, the American Society of Retinal Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has presented dozens of abstracts and presentations at national meetings including the Retina Society, the American Society of Retinal Specialists, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

He​ has​ ​​also ​published dozens of manuscripts and book chapters, focusing specifically on ​retinal detachment repair, ​macular hole repair, improving vitreoretinal ​surgical techniques, anti-VEGF therapy​, management of ​cataract sur​gery​ complications​, and novel therapies​ and drug delivery systems.​ ​He is an active participant in clinical research and has been a sub-investigator in over 40 clinical trials.

Frank G. Baloh, M.D. graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1986. He then obtained his M.D. degree from the University’s Hershey Medical Center in 1990 and completed his internship at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Baloh next went on to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, where he received his training in ophthalmology. He then completed his fellowship training in Ophthalmic and Facial Plastic Surgery in Tucson, Arizona in 1995.

Dr. Baloh is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and he is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Robert B. Fleming, O.D. graduated from the Pennsylvania State University in 1973. He then attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, where he was a member of Beta Sigma Kappa, the Optometric Honor Fraternity. He obtained his optometry degree in 1977. Before joining Pocono Eye Associates in 2002, Dr. Fleming was in private optometric practice, including 19 years in Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fleming currently provides family optometric care and contact lens care.

Israel Moore, O.D. graduated with honors from Alvernia University in 2019 with a bachelor's in Biochemistry. She continued her education in the Pennsylvania College of Optometry's prestigious Accelerated Scholars Program, completing her doctorate and graduating with honors in 2023. She joined Pocono Eye Associates shortly after graduation.

Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Dr. Moore is excited to provide comprehensive eye care to her home communities. With special interests in low vision, pediatrics, and contact lenses, Dr. Moore loves connecting with patients of all ages, breaking down complex eye care concepts into easy-to-understand advice. Whether fitting contact lenses or providing care for young children, her goal is always the same: to help you see the world more clearly and comfortably.

As an independent physician from Wills Eye Physicians/Mid-Atlantic Retina, Dr. Jordan Deaner is available to treat patients with retina diseases at Pocono Eye Associates.

Dr. Deaner grew up in Stoystown, Pennsylvania and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a major in chemistry. He then moved to Philadelphia where he graduated summa cum laude from Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and was elected to both Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honors Societies. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital where he served as Co-Chief Resident. Dr. Deaner went on to complete a uveitis and ocular inflammatory disease fellowship at Cole Eye Institute of the Cleveland Clinic followed by a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at Duke University Eye Center. As a vitreoretinal fellow, he was awarded two of the highest national honors, the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship Award and the Ronald G. Michels Retinal Fellowship Foundation Award.

Passionate about medical education, Dr. Deaner was awarded fellowship teaching awards at both Cole Eye and Duke University Eye Center for his outstanding contribution to resident education and for serving as a role model for excellence in professionalism and clinical care.

Dr. Deaner is Board Certified in Ophthalmology, an active member of the Retina Service of Wills Eye Hospital, and is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. He has authored many book chapters and original articles on vitreoretinal and ocular inflammatory diseases. Dr. Deaner is also an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, Vit-Buckle Society, and the American Uveitis Society. He has presented numerous abstracts, posters, and podium presentations at local and national meetings, including the American Uveitis Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Retina Society.

His clinical and surgical interests include age-related macular degeneration, macular hole, macular pucker, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, complications of cataract surgery, secondary intraocular lenses, and retinal vascular disease. He has a particular focus in the diagnosis, medical and surgical management of infectious and inflammatory intraocular disease.

As an independent physician from Wills Eye Physicians/Mid-Atlantic Retina, Dr. Anton Orlin is available to treat patients with retina diseases at Pocono Eye Associates.
Dr. Orlin graduated magna cum laude from the University of Rochester and was a member of their varsity tennis team. He completed his medical school training at the University of Pennsylvania, where he stayed on to complete his Ophthalmology Residency at the Scheie Eye Institute. During his residency, Dr. Orlin was one of four residents nationwide picked to present his retinal research at the annual AUPO (Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology) meeting.

After residency, Dr. Orlin went on to complete his vitreoretinal surgery fellowship training at Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, where he stayed on faculty as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology. While at Cornell, he served as the Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship Director, and has trained countless fellows.

Dr. Orlin is a scientific reviewer to several major journals and has participated as a co-investigator in numerous clinical trials and investigations. He has given invited lectures both nationally and internationally and has published over 75 scientific articles. Dr. Orlin is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Vit-Buckle Society, American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) and was elected to the Retina Society in 2016. In addition, Dr. Orlin has held various leadership positions, and is currently on the board of trustees of the Vit-Buckle Society and an editorial board member of Retina Today and the Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery (JVRD).

Although Dr. Orlin has remained actively involved in medical research and education, his primary focus is to provide compassionate and excellent clinical and surgical care to his patients.