About Us Contemporary Ophthalmology of Erie
Howard M. Levin, MD
After practicing in the Erie Region since 1985 and owning Contemporary Ophthalmology of Erie for 41 years, Dr. Howard Levin has chosen to retire. He leaves his practice in the capable hands of the providers listed below. Dr. Levin has expressed his complete confidence that these physicians will deliver the highest quality of care to the patients he has dedicated his life to during his time at Contemporary Ophthalmology of Erie.
Vincent M. Imbrogno, DO
Dr. Vincent Imbrogno earned his Bachelor of Science at the University of Pittsburgh, Magna Cum Laude in 2004. He earned his Doctorate in 2009 and graduated 4th in his class at LECOM. His internship and residency were at State University of New York at Buffalo, 2009-2014.
Dr. Imbrogno is a board certified ophthalmologist. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Osteopathic Association and Sigma Sigma Phi Osteopathic National Honors Society. He is a cornea trained fellow who performs cataract surgery, cornea transplantation, anterior segment surgeries as well as refractive laser procedures. Dr. Imbrogno has done research and published some papers.
He completed a corneal and external disease fellowship at SUNY UB specializing in corneal transplantation and refractive surgery.
He is a general ophthalmologist who specializes in the cornea as well as refractive surgery.
Christian Wood, OD.
Dr. Christian Wood specializes in primary care optometry and medical optometry. Initially from Warren, PA, he completed his Bachelor of Science at Pennsylvania State University, and then received his Doctorate of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University as class Valedictorian in 2015. Dr. Wood then completed a one year residency in ocular disease and medical optometry at the Manchester VAMC in New Hampshire.
Dr. Wood performs comprehensive eye exams, including diabetic exams, glaucoma management, ocular infections, and contact lens fittings.
Ravinder Sabherwal, OD
Dr. Ravinder Sabherwal specializes in primary care optometry, which includes the diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases such as glaucoma, ocular infections, diabetic eye exams and refractive disorders. He also specializes in the fitting of contact lenses for patients with keratoconus and other corneal disorders.
Dr. Sabherwal has been practicing in Erie for the past 25 years. He received his Bachelor of Science in 1982 from Mercyhurst College and his Doctor of Optometry in 1986 from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
Emily Washek, DO
Dr. Emily Washek was born and raised in Erie, PA. She earned her Bachelor of Arts at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University-AZCOM in Phoenix, AZ in 2015. She then completed her ophthalmology residency at Oklahoma State University Medical Center in Tulsa, OK from 2015-2019 where she served as chief resident. Dr. Washek continued on to complete a fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at Albany Medical College in Albany, NY from 2019-2020.
Dr. Washek is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Cornea Society, and the American Osteopathic Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology.
In her free time she enjoys traveling, hiking, boating, fishing, and anything outdoors with her husband and dogs.
Mission Statement
Our mission at Contemporary Ophthalmology of Erie is to provide high quality, state-of-the-art eye care in a compassionate and comfortable environment. We understand there are many options available in our community and are honored you chose us to take care of your eye health.
Patients
We strive to consistently meet or exceed each patient’s expectations. We strive to be available and accessible when our patients need us. We maintain a clean, pleasant and upbeat office environment. We personally answer each phone call during normal business hours. The doctors are available after hours by listening to the prompts upon calling the office.
Employees
We invest in continuing personal and professional development of our physicians and office staff. Continuing education classes and seminars are provided regularly so the staff has the tools to most efficiently and effectively perform their jobs.
Services
We strive to offer a comprehensive mix of eye care services including the most advanced and latest technology for all medical and visual concerns.
