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Nancy A. Balin, MD, FACS
Eye surgeon Nancy Balin, MD, FACS, of the Springfield, Massachusetts area, received her medical degree from the prominent University of Pennsylvania School of medicine. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York. She then completed a Fellowship in cornea and anterior segment surgery with highest honors.
After completing her chief residency, she began a private practice in Northampton, Massachusetts and established the Balin Eye & Laser Center, a complete eye care facility.
As the director of the Balin Eye & Laser Center, Dr. Balin's mission was to create a full service facility that would provide the highest quality, most technologically advanced medical care to the residents of Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin counties. The Balin Eye & Laser Center is located in Northampton, Massachusetts. We also have satellite offices, allowing our patients to get a laser vision correction screening in Springfield and Ware, Massachusetts for their convenience.
Dr. Balin’s expertise and dedication to quality medical care have earned her unprecedented recognition throughout Western Massachusetts. Dr. Balin’s vision corrective surgical specialties include LASIK, CustomVue™, CK®, PRK, Refractive Lensectomy, Verisyse™ Phakic IOL and Cataract Surgery using the new multifocal IOLs-ReZoom™ and ReSTOR®, and Crystalens™, the only fully accommodating lens implant.
Dr. Balin is a leader in laser vision correction. As the first eye surgeon to perform LASIK, PRK, CustomVue™, Verisyse™ Implant and CK®, in the Springfield, Massachusetts area, she is considered to be an expert in the field of vision correction and has performed thousands of procedures. Dr. Balin has been featured in the Springfield Union News, Hampshire Gazette, Business West, and on Channel 22 News and WRNX Radio. She has also been voted the Best Eye Doctor in the Valley 9 years in a row, and the Best Eye Doctor in Springfield 2002. If you are interested in learning more, contact eye surgeon Nancy Balin, MD, FACS, about laser vision correction. The Balin Eye & Laser Center serves the greater Springfield Massachusetts area.
Dr. Balin is a member of the following:
- The American Academy of Ophthalmology
- The American College of Surgeons
- The American Society of Contemporary Ophthalmology
- The Royal Society of Medicine
- The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- The American Medical Association
- The Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons
- The Massachusetts Medical Society
- International Society of Refractive Surgery
- American Kerato-Refractive Society
- Hampshire County Medical Society
- Springfield Ophthalmologic Society
- Physicians for Social Responsibility
- Women in Ophthalmology
- Association of Women Surgeons
- Research to Prevent Blindness Ophthalmological Associate Member
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Nathan P. Heilman, O.D.
Dr. Heilman graduated with a BA in Biology from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He received his Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon graduating with Distinction. He served as Chairman of Optometric Services at the Naval Health Clinic in Great Lakes, IL.
Dr. Heilman specializes in comprehensive eye exams, contact lenses and ocular diseases of the eye. Dr. Heilman works closely with Dr. Balin in the co-management of cataracts, refractive surgery, diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration, neurologic and vascular disease.
Professional Organizations and Activities:
- American Optometric Association
- American Optometric Association Contact Lens and Cornea Section
- Armed Forces Optometric Society
- American Academy of Optometry
- Illinois Optometric Association
- Wisconsin Optometric Association
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Tracy Haradon, O.D.
Dr. Haradon graduated Cum Laude from Providence College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then received her Doctor of Optometry from New England College of Optometry graduating with honors. Dr. Haradon performed her residency at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital where she diagnosed and managed a variety of ocular pathologies. She served as Clinical Assistant Instructor at the New England Eye Institute in Boston, MA. She performed Externships at the Northampton V.A. Medical Center, Northampton, MA. and the Eye Foundation of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
Dr. Haradon has been providing the highest quality optometric care at the Balin Eye & Laser Center for over 11 years. She performs comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fitting, and pre and postoperative care of cataract and refractive surgical patients.
Professional Organizations and Activities:
- Member, American Academy of Optometry
- Member, American Optometric Association
- Volunteer Optometric Services for Humanity- Co-President
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