Scott Hartzell, MD

Meet Scott Hartzell, MD

Board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology since 1997, Dr. Hartzell is the medical director of clinical research at The Eye Center of Central PA. In this capacity, he has participated in clinical trials on ocular pharmaceuticals and device technology for nearly a decade. In addition to his role as clinical research medical director, Dr. Hartzell is a staff ophthalmologist at The Surgery Center of Central PA, Lock Haven Hospital, Jersey Shore Hospital, and the Evangelical Community Hospital. He received his medical degree from the Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia before completing his ophthalmology residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Dr. Hartzell is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the research honors society Sigma Xi, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology. He is also a regular speaker at numerous recognized national ophthalmology meetings.

Reviews

"Excellent surgeon"

P.

Healthgrades

"I just can't express how nice it is to go to an office where everybody is friendly. Everybody smiles. Everybody understands and explains things in a way I can understand. It's just a joy to go there. Everybody smiles. Everybody greets you. Everybody makes you laugh. I love how the office is always happy, smiling, and having fun. The girls down there at the surgery center, they treat you like a person. They explain thing really well. The continually ask which eye, and your date of birth, and I don't care if I have to give it 500 times, it keeps me safe! Everyone is so great! They're always checking on you, asking if you need anything, and if you're okay. And my vision, I couldn't be happier! I can see 500% better! It's a win-win!"

M.K.

Office Visit

"I just had my second eye cataract removed today. I wanted to let people know about my experience. the Surgery Center experience was A+ from check in to discharge both times. The staff was up beat, cheerful and worked as a well oiled team. It ran like clockwork. At no time did I feel stressed or neglected. My outcomes were as I had hoped. Great experience! Kudos to Dr Hartzell and his entire staff. Rick B"

R.B.

Yelp

"Dr. Scott hartzell has done wonders with my eyes. I wore Coke bottles for glasses all of my life. I told him if he could just lighten my prescription I would be extremely happy. He worked on my eyes so well. I don't even have to wear glasses. I haven't worn them for 15 years and I'm extremely happy with Dr. Hartzell in the eye center, they are extremely professional, kind and courteous there. Thanks again, Glenn Miller"

G.M.

Google

"Highly recommend Dr Hartzell - Very happy I can see again out of my right eye he did yag laser on it. Dr Hartzel is the best in the state of PA . I highly recommend him. My son drove me there it took us a little over 3 hours to go there one way . Dr. Hartzel is the only one I trust so glad my sister recommended him to me and on the plus side I got to go home for a short visit to see my sister and brother in law. Thank you Dr Hartzel "