The fourteen physicians and more than 100 staff of Columbia Eye welcome Philip H. Scharper, M.D., J.D. to the practice.  He is excited to relocate to the Midlands to join the largest and most advanced medical surgical Ophthalmology practice in the Midlands.

Dr. Scharper specializes in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery. He sees patients at three of Columbia Eye’s conveniently located offices in Downtown Columbia, Northeast Columbia, and West Columbia.

Dr. Scharper grew up in Maryland and has lived across the country, including Washington DC, Hawaii, Pennsylvania, and Alabama. In addition to his medical career, he is also a licensed attorney specializing in health law and elder law. He and his wife, who is also a physician, are raising four children—two boys and two girls. Their oldest daughter currently attends Emory University, where she is a member of the swim team. Outside of work, Dr. Scharper enjoys spending time with his family, playing ping pong, squash, football, running, writing children’s books, and developing health-focused foods. Learn more about his children’s books at www.philipscharper.com.

Dr. Scharper completed a Medical & Surgical Retina Fellowship at the University of Alabama, Birmingham/Retina Specialists of Alabama, Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital. He completed his Residency at Georgetown/Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC and earned his M.D. from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. Dr. Scharper completed his Internship at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii. He earned his B.A. from Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Scharper also holds a Master of Laws (L.L.M.) in Elder Law and Estate Planning from Western New England School of Law in Springfield, Massachusetts, a Master of Medical Management (M.M.M.) from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Scharper is a member American Association of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, American College of Legal Medicine, and American College of Surgeons.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Scharper call 803.779.3070.

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The 13 physicians and more than 100 staff of Columbia Eye Clinic welcome Sarah Lee, M.D. to the practice.  Dr. Lee specializes in ophthalmic and cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology including:

• presbyopia and astigmatism correcting cataract surgery,
• management of dry eye,
• medical and laser management of glaucoma,
• medical management of diabetic eye disease, and
• medical management of macular degeneration.

Dr. Lee was Chief Resident at Prisma Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.  She earned her M.D. from George Washington University, Washington, DC and completed her Internship at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.  She holds a a M.S. degree from Fordham University, New York, NY and a B.S. degree from Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, and American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.

Dr. Lee’s interests include traveling, food, yoga, and Zumba.  She speaks Korean and Spanish.

She sees patients at Columbia Eye Clinic’s three conveniently located offices in downtown Columbia, Northeast Columbia and Lexington. Call (803) 779-3070 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lee.

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The 14 physicians and more than 100 staff of Columbia Eye Clinic welcome Joshua Nunn, M.D. to the practice.  Dr. Nunn specializes in Ophthalmic and Cataract Surgery and Comprehensive Ophthalmology.  His clinical interests include:  presbyopia and astigmatism correcting cataract surgery; laser assisted cataract surgery; medical and laser management of glaucoma; medical management of diabetic eye disease; and medical management of macular degeneration.  He sees patients at Columbia Eye Clinic’s three conveniently located offices in downtown Columbia, Northeast Columbia and Lexington.

Dr. Nunn completed his Residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Hershey, PA.  He earned an M.D. at University of Virginia, School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA and completed his Internship at Pinnacle Health Internal Medicine, Harrisburg, PA.  He graduated with a B.A. from the University of Virginia, College of Arts and Sciences, Charlottesville, VA.  He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Medical Association.

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