By Rebecca Salowe
Scheie Vision Annual Report 2020
Julia E. Reid, MD
The Scheie Eye Institute is delighted to welcome Julia E. Reid, MD as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Dr. Reid attended medical school at New York Medical College. During her residency at The Ohio State University, she became interested in the specialty of pediatric ophthalmology.
“I loved building a rapport with young patients and serving as their advocate,” Dr. Reid explained. “I was also drawn to the comprehensive nature of the field. It demands a wide variety of skills to care for patients of various ages, from infants to teenagers. And then there is the lightheartedness and resilience of children I care for, which continues to inspire me every day.”
After completing her fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology at CHOP, Dr. Reid practiced in Wilmington, Delaware for four years, before returning to CHOP as a faculty member. “It’s a privilege to practice alongside colleagues whom I learned so much from as a fellow,” she said. “In returning to CHOP, I was especially drawn to the high standard of patient-focused care, the teaching opportunities, the chance to work with extremely talented colleagues, and the healthy work environment.” Dr. Reid is also looking forward to teaching residents and fellows.
Her research interests, which she will continue to pursue at CHOP, include abusive head trauma and associated ocular findings, and applications of machine learning to ophthalmology.
“Seeing the devastating visual consequences of abusive head trauma first-hand motivated me to conduct research in this area,” she said. “In particular, I have collaborated with others to determine predictors of the long-term visual outcomes of children who sustain retinal hemorrhage from abusive head trauma.”
Dr. Reid also plans to explore the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in ophthalmology, a growing field of research. Last year, she co-authored the first review paper describing machine learning applications for pediatric ophthalmology.
Outside of work, Dr. Reid enjoys spending time with her family, dog, and friends. She loves the outdoors, especially skiing, hiking, and visiting national parks.
Samantha Dougherty, OD
The Scheie Eye Institute is delighted to welcome Samantha Dougherty, OD, who recently began her position as an optometrist.
Dr. Dougherty graduated from Shippensburg University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then attended the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN, before completing her residency in Ocular Disease and Surgical Co-management. “I was drawn to optometry because it offers the ability to improve the quality of a person’s life through their vision,” she said.
Prior to coming to Scheie, Dr. Dougherty worked at Clompus, Reto & Halscheid Vision Associates, and Chesapeake Eye Care and Laser Center. Her appointment at the Scheie Eye Institute began in July 2020.
“It is an honor to join the team at Scheie,” she said. “I look forward to collaborating with different specialties to provide the best care possible for our patients. I grew up in Delaware County, and I look forward to serving nearby communities.”
In her free time, Dr. Dougherty enjoys reading, cycling, and yoga, as well as spending time with her two rescue dogs, Riley and Finn.
Charles “Chip” Barbara
The Scheie Eye Institute is delighted to welcome Charles “Chip” Barbara as the new Chief Operating Officer for the Ophthalmology Department. In this role, Chip will oversee all administrative functions and work with Dr. Joan O’Brien to carry out the departmental tripartite mission.
Chip received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Maryland and his Master’s degree in Science & Finance, with a concentration in Medical Services Management from Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
He spent his impressive 30-year career at Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he most recently served as the Johns Hopkins Health System’s (JHH) Sr. Director of Operations Integration. Prior to this role, he was the JHU/JHH Administrator for the Department of Medicine, where he oversaw the department’s administrative, operational, financial, and programmatic development.
Chip officially began his new role at Scheie on November 2, 2020. “I am humbled and appreciative to have been offered this opportunity to be part of the Scheie Eye Institute and Penn Medicine community,” said Chip. “I look forward to working with Dr. O’Brien and doing all that I can to support the Department of Ophthalmology’s faculty, trainees, technicians, patients, research, and administrative support staff in their efforts to fulfill the tripartite mission and serve the public.”