Dr. Babel served as Chief Resident in his final year of residency. After completing his Fellowship, Dr. Babel spent five years as an Assistant Professor at Tulane University. He then went on to serve a two-year position acting as Director of the Retina Service at the Tampa Florida VA Medical Center. He came to Erie in 2008 and joined the practice in part to replace the retiring Dr. Robert Stratton.

Dr. Babel also has a Doctor of Optometry degree and graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry. His interests include medical and surgical management of diabetes, macular degeneration and retinal detachments.

Ophthalmologist & Retina Surgeon
Medical School: University of Kansas
Residency: University of Kansas
Fellowship: Tulane University