Philip H. Scharper, Jr., MD, JD, MMM is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist specializing in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery. He joined Lancaster Retina Specialists in 2021. Dr. Scharper completed his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He spent his internship year at the University of Hawaii and completed his ophthalmology residency at Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Scharper then went on to complete his vitreoretinal fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham with Drs. Morris and Witherspoon. He has extensive training and experience in all areas of medical and surgical vitreoretinal disease. Dr. Scharper has presented several research projects at national meetings, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and the European Vitreoretinal Society. After completion of his fellowship, Dr. Scharper worked in an academic practice for several years where he trained ophthalmology residents and vitreoretinal fellows. He also completed his Juris Doctorate degree with a concentration in Health Care law at the University of Maryland School of Law and is a licensed attorney. He recently received a Master in Medical Management from Carnegie Mellon and obtained a fellowship designation in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Dr. Scharper serves as the Division Chief in Ophthalmology for Lancaster General Hospital.