Meet our Ophthalmology and Optometry staff

Dr. Jeffrey Blice  is an Ophthalmologist who specializes in retina care.
Medical School: Temple University
Residency: National Naval Medical Center - Bethesda, MD
Fellowship:  Wills Eye Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
Board Certification: Ophthalmology

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Dr. Edward Trudo   is an Ophthalmologist and the Assistant Chief of Surgery at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: Ophthalmology - Walter Reed Army Medical Center; Washington, DC
Fellowship:  Cornea Transplant and Refractive Eye Surgery - Wilmer Eye Institute - Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Board Certification: Ophthalmology

My main clinical service to veterans is evaluation and treatment of cornea disorders of the eye: Scarring due to trauma or infection, irregularly shaped cornea (keratoconus, post-LASER cornea surgery in the military). As a West Point graduate commissioned as a combat engineer, I bring a unique perspective of how ocular and vision issues of the cornea impact both the active duty service member and the veteran in their future capacity and lifestyle.  I add significant leadership from academic, private practice, and serving as faculty at both Walter Reed and Johns Hopkins. 

I perform observational clinical research, which implies that unique patients or collective observations of groups of similar patients can be informed about options for further testing and subsequent study.

In my free time, I enjoy the surrounding beaches, golfing, and the wonderful and historic Charleston community and restaurants.

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Dr. Phelan Piehota is an Ophthalmologist at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: OU-HCOM Doctors Hospital - Columbus, OH
Board Certification: Ophthalmology

My main clinical service to veterans is providing comprehensive medical and surgical ophthalmic care to all Veterans in need. 

In my free time, I enjoy kayaking, music concerts, stand up comedy, exercising, spending time with my family. 

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Dr. Charles Beischel is the Chief of Ophthalmology Section at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.
Medical School: MUSC
Residency: MUSC
Board Certification: Ophthalmology

My main clinical service to Veterans is providing Cataract Surgery and Cataract Surgery Education. 
Excellent surgical outcomes. 

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and going to the beach. 

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Dr. Edward Cheeseman is an ophthalmologist at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Residency: Ophthalmology - Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Md
Fellowship Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult strabismus - Johns Hopkins, Baltimore

Board Certification: Ophthalmology

My main clinical service to Veterans is providing a background in Comprehensive Ophthalmology as well as expertise in adult strabismus and diplopia. 

In my free time, I enjoy Walking, golfing, biking, and reading. 

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