Doctor Biographies
After completing his residency at Eye & Ear Institute, UPMC Pittsburgh, Dr. Balouris spent four years in the Air Force obtaining the rank of Major. He was Chief of Ophthalmology at Walson Air Force Hospital, Fort Dix, NJ, adjacent to McGuire Air Force Base. After his honorable discharge, Dr. Balouris took over the practice of John L. Wick, M.D. in 1997.
Introducing small incision cataract surgery to the Butler community, the practice has grown, performing over 1000 surgeries per year. Dr. Balouris was instrumental in the development of Butler Ambulatory Surgery Center and Benbrook Medical Center, being involved with the design of both projects.
Dr. Balouris is trained in various eye surgeries including no stitch cataract surgery, surgery for eyelid disorders, as well as laser surgery for secondary cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.
Education- Bachelor of Science, University of Pittsburgh
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine
- Resident in Ophthalmology, Eye & Ear Institute, UPMC
- Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology
- Chief of Ophthalmology, Walson Air Force Hospital, Fort Dix, NJ
- Honorably Discharged, 1996
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Pittsburgh Ophthalmology Society
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
- Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology
- Pennsylvania Medical Society