Arturo E. Betancourt, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Betancourt earned his undergraduate and medical degrees with honors at the University of Puerto Rico.  He interned at the Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco and began his ophthalmology residency in 1983 at the Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C.. Prior to joining the Baltimore Washington Eye Center, Dr. Betancourt served as a flight surgeon in the Middle East and practiced ophthalmology at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center, gaining extensive experience in cataract and implant surgery, laser therapy for retinal disease, and glaucoma treatment. Since joining B W Eye in 1988, Dr. Betancourt has ensured that his cataract surgery skills and techniques have kept pace with the latest advances in this procedure.  During this same period he has received additional training and gained experience in refractive surgery.

Dr. Betancourt is an assistant clinical professor at the University of Maryland and at the Uniformed Services, University of Health Sciences.  He is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, and the American College of Surgeons, as well as a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland.

Dr. Betancourt is the President and Medical Director of the Baltimore Washington Eye Center.

Brad V. Spagnolo, M.D.

Dr. Spagnolo earned his undergraduate degree from George Washington University and his medical degree from Temple University. His three-year ophthalmology residency program was at the George Washington University Medical Center. Dr. Spagnolo joined B W Eye after completing a Fellowship in corneal disease at the Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit, Michigan, under the direction of Dr. Jayne S. Weiss. As a result of his training during his ophthalmology residency and subsequently during his fellowship at the Kresge Eye Institute, Dr. Spagnolo has gained extensive experience in corneal transplantation, laser vision correction surgery, and cataract surgery with lens implantation. 

Dr. Spagnolo is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a member of a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the International Society of Refractive Surgery.

Shari E. Strier, O.D.

Dr. Shari Strier received her undergraduate degree with honors from Tulane University and earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry, graduating first in her class.

Dr. Strier completed her residency training at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Baltimore.  At the VAMC, her training emphasized the diagnosis and therapeutic management of ocular diseases,  pre- and post-operative management of cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgeries.

Since joining B W Eye in 1997 as Director of Clinical Services, Dr. Strier's clinical responsibilities include routine eye care for patients of all ages, evaluation and management of chronic and acute eye diseases (including diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration and glaucoma), and fitting of routine and specialty contact lenses.

Dr. Strier is a member of the American Optometric Association and is a candidate for Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry.  She has also been appointed by the Governor of Maryland to sit on the Quality Enhancement and Insurance Committee for the Board of Examiners in Optometry.

From The Baltimore area:
Take I-97 South from the Baltimore Beltway (695), then take route 100 East (toward Gibson Island, Annapolis) to the Oakwood Road exit. Turn right on Oakwood Road and right on Hospital Drive to the Empire Medical Building (the first building on your right).

From the Washington area:
From the Washington Beltway (495) take I-95 North to Route 100 East. Take 100 East to the Oakwood Road exit. Turn right on Oakwood Road and right on Hospital Drive to the Empire Medical Building (the first building on your right).

From the local area:
Take Ritchie Highway (Route 2) to Route 100 West (toward Baltimore). Exit at Oakwood Road and turn left at the bottom of ramp. Turn right at Hospital Drive to the Empire Medical Building.