Our Mission
To provide the most advanced care to patients with retinal and neuro-ophthalmic diseases. We strive to do so with compassion and allow time to educate patients and families about their conditions. We work closely with other specialty practices and vision rehabilitation services to provide patients with best possible diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Service
Patients are referred to our practice because a retinal or neuro-ophthalmic problem is suspected. Dr. Andracchi is dual fellowship trained in diagnosis and treatment of both medical retinal and neuro-ophthalmic conditions which allows our practice to be uniquely qualifed to address many problems which may be having an impact on vision.
We take great pride in giving our patients exceptional care by using advanced diagnostic techniques and providing a full explanation of the condition and plan for treatment in terms the patient and family can understand. We work with the patients’ referring physicians and when needed work closely with other physicians such as neurologists, rheumatologists and tertiary care centers to provide complete care for complex vision issues.
We use state of the art diagnostic equipment such as spectral domain OCT, fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography and fundus autofluorescence photography to allow for accurate and prompt diagnosis. Patients can receive complete evaluation and have a treatment plan implemented often during their first office visit.
We treat retinal conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, central serous chorioretinopathy. Neuro-ophthalmic problems such as optic neuritis, double vision, visual field loss and papilledema are also addressed and treated through our practice. The practice philosophy relies on evidence based medicine and use of proven advanced techniques and medicaton effective for challenging retinal and neuro-ophthalmic conditions.
Staff
Susan Andracchi, MD is a board certified ophthalmologist subspecializing in diagnosis and treatment of retinal and neuro-ophthalmic diseases. She has particular interests in diseases of the macula including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, central serous chorioretinopathy and venous occlusive disease. She uses the most advanced imaging modalities including fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography and fundus autofluorescence photography to aid in diagnosis of various retinal disorders. Her interests in neuro-ophthalmic diseases include myasthenia gravis, other causes of double vision, optic neuritis, optic neuropathies, idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Dr. Andracchi is a cum laude graduate of Duke University. She earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and was recipient of the Janet M. Glascow Memorial Achievement Citation and was inducted into the AOA Medical Honor Society. She completed an ophthalmology residency program at New York University/ Bellevue / Manhattan Veterans Administration Hospitals. Dr. Andracchi served as chief resident of the program in her final year. She remained at New York University as a fellow in the field of medical retina. She then completed a second fellowship at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in Neuro-ophthalmolgy. Prior to moving to Wilmington she was a clinical associate at the Duke Eye Center where she treated patients and participated in training of ophthalmology residents.
Dr. Andracchi is a member of numerous medical organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, North American Neuro-0phthalmology Society. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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Patient Center
- If you are a new patient, please be prepared to spend two to three and a half hours in the office. We make every effort to make a complete diagnosis during your first visit.
- Your pupils will be dilated, therefore, your vision will be blurry and you will to be sensitive to light. If you feel you will not be able to drive home please arrange for a driver to accompany you to your visit.
- If you have been seen by an eye doctor or other physician we ask that you be sure your records have been sent. Any brain or orbital MRI or CT studies should be forwarded as well.
- Please bring a complete list of all prescriptions as well as any over the counter medications that you are taking.
For your convenience, below are the necessary patient forms in an Acrobat Adobe PDF format. Please take the time to download, fill out and bring them to your first appointment.
Patient Information
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Payment
We accept most major insurance plans, and will file any secondary coverage you may have as well.
Please be prepared to pay all co-pays and possibly unmet deductibles at time of check in.
Contact
2512 Delaney Avenue Wilmington NC 28403 phone: 910-202-1067 fax: 910-343-0171 |