Steven J. Donnelly
Steven J. Donnelly, M. D.
Dr. Steven Donnelly joined Eye Doctors of Lancaster in January 2015. A native of Philadelphia, Dr. Donnelly received his medical degree from Temple University where he also met his beloved wife, Diane. After completing his ophthalmology residency and serving as chief resident at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC, he ran a busy comprehensive ophthalmology service at Fort Stewart, Georgia. While caring for patients there, Dr. Donnelly also jointly supervised the construction and implementation of the Army’s 9th Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Center. During his time on active duty as a Major in the US Army Medical Corps, he performed over 2000 laser procedures (LASIK and PRK) to assist soldiers with their combat readiness. After being honorably discharged in July 2010, he served as director of surgical services at Boland Eye Center in Savannah, Georgia for over 4 years. During this time, he was elated to experience God’s gift of two beautiful daughters. In 2014 through the Christian Eye Network, Dr. Donnelly connected with Dr. Ted Jones at Eye Doctors of Lancaster and took the leap of faith to move his family from Savannah to East Hempfield Township. Dr. Donnelly is delighted to call Lancaster his home now. He is passionate about serving the great people of Lancaster County, but he also travels frequently to developing countries around the world to provide cataract surgery to his impoverished brothers and sisters who lack access to the care available in the USA. Click here to learn more about the international surgical missions on which Dr. Donnelly has served.
Dr. Donnelly is an active fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. His primary professional interests include refractive cataract surgery using Advanced Technology IOLs and glaucoma management, especially using minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, also known as MIGS.
In his personal life, Dr. Donnelly cherishes time with his spouse and children as well as worshiping his Lord and Savior at LCBC Church. Outdoors, Dr. Donnelly enjoys running, racquet sports, golf, and skiing while taking in the awe-inspiring natural landscape of Pennsylvania over the four seasons.
Professional Timeline & Information
Education
2005-2006: Chief Residency, Ophthalmology Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, District Of Columbia
2003-2005: Ophthalmology Residency Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, District Of Columbia
2002-2003: Transitional Internship Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, District Of Columbia
1998-2002: Doctor Of Medicine Temple University School Of Medicine Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Undergraduate Education 1998: Bachelor Of Electrical Engineering Villanova University Villanova, Pennsylvania
Honors
2009 and 2010: Army Provider Level Satisfaction Award (x2)
2010 and 2006: The Army Commendation medal, United States Army (x2)
2003: The Army Achievement Medal, United States Army
1994-1998: Presidential Scholarship, Villanova University
1997-1998: Eta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering Honor Society President
1996-1998: Tau Beta Pi engineering Honor Society
1997-1998: Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-medical Honor Society
1996-1998: Phi Kappa Phi interdisciplinary Honor Society
Employment History
2015-present: Eye Doctors of Lancaster
2010-2014:Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Director of Surgical Services Boland Eye Center Savannah, Georgia
2008-2010: Assistant Chief, Ophthalmology and Warfighter Refractive Eye Surgery Center Winn Army Hospital Fort Stewart, Georgia
2006-2008: Chief Ophthalmology Service Winn Army Hospital Fort Stewart, Georgia
Professional Certification and Licensure
2007-Present: Certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology
2015-Present: Pennsylvania Medical License
