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  • Ophthalmology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 41 years of experience
  • Connecticut Eye Center Pc 639 Park Rd Ste 100, West Hartford, CT 06107
  • (860) 521-9230

Brief Intro

Dr. Mayer hails originally from western Pennsylvania. In 1973, he obtained a BS degree in Biology from Temple University in Philadelphia, then went on to receive his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Mayer did his specialty training in Ob-Gyn at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, graduating in 1981. He subsequently served as an Ob-Gyn Physician Service Chief in Nurenburg, Germany until 1984. Dr. Mayer completed a fellowship in Pelvic Surgery at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya and practiced in East Africa including work with the East African Flying Doctors. His next military assignment took him to William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas from 1986 to 1988. Dr. Mayer then entered a second fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Yale University. After his subspecialty training, Dr. Mayer was stationed at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas, where he served as Chief of the Gyn-Oncology Division. In 1993, he served as Chief of Gyn-Oncology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and, most recently, was Chairman of the Department of Ob-Gyn until his retirement as an Army colonel in September, 1999. Dr. Mayer is board certified in both general Ob-Gyn and Gyn-Oncology. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Surgeons. His free time is devoted to his wife Ellen and children Sarah and David who are enthusiastic residents of West Hartford.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Long Island College Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine - 1984

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Connecticut Eye Center Pc
  • 639 Park Rd Ste 100, West Hartford, CT 06107
  • Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

  • Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Acute Conjunctivitis
  • Glaucoma
  • Keratitis
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Procedures Performed

  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens and Cataract Procedures

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Wellcare
  • Medica
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • CHAMPVA
  • CarePartners of Connecticut
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • ConnectiCare
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Health New England
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • AARP
  • Optum Health
  • Meritain Health
  • Aetna
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  • Cancer 14
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 7
  • Orthopedics 20
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 17
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 19
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 21
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 10
  • Children's Hospital 3
  • Urology 19
  • Psychiatry 27
  • Geriatrics 19
  • Rehabilitation 7
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 1
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 2
  • Long Term Care 3
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 16