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Dr. Melvin Roat, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems, eye allergy (allergic conjunctivitis), corneal surgery, and more.

1098 West Baltimore Pike Suite 3407
Media, PA 19063

1-877-289-4557

Dr. Melvin Roat, MD, FACS is an ophthalmologist in Media, PA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Melvin Roat, MD, FACS is affiliated with Crozer Health, Wills Eye Hospital, Springfield Hospital, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Taylor Hospital and WILLS EYE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1098 West Baltimore Pike Suite 3407
Media, PA 19063

Address:

2010 West Chester Pike Suite 310
Shavertown, PA 19083

Address:

840 Walnut Street Suite 920
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Some issues Dr. Melvin Roat, MD, FACS can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

doctor visit	61
eye procedures	2473
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	245

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	498
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	103
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

doctor visit	66
eye procedures	2662
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	317

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	506
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	104
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

doctor visit	74
eye procedures	2857
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	302

**Gender**
Male	464
Female	832

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1054
Black	168
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	560
From 75 to 84	400
85 and over	236
Less than 65	100

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

doctor visit	87
eye procedures	2805
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	275

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	455

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	593
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	325
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	128
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

doctor visit	78
eye procedures	3116
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	316

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	478

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	630
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	132
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

doctor visit	60
eye procedures	2929
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	269

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	107
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

doctor visit	161
eye procedures	2861
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	233

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	625
Black	75
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	110
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

doctor visit	264
eye procedures	1913
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	139

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	543
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	94
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

doctor visit	3638
eye procedures	1601
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	439

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Melvin Roat, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Melvin Roat, MD, FACS treated as an ophthalmologist in Media, PA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

doctor visit	500
eye procedures	2580
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	281

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Roat, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Female	390
Male	219

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	68
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	506
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	12

**Age**
85 and over	101
75 to 84	184
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	280

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Melvin Roat, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Melvin Roat, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	10
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Melvin Roat, MD, FACS graduated from University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Ophthalmology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

Residency: University of Toronto Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Melvin Roat, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Crozer Health

Wills Eye Hospital

Springfield Hospital

Crozer-Chester Medical Center

Taylor Hospital

WILLS EYE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC, INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Melvin Roat, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$19,696 NON-PRODUCT $13,141	$6,555
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC	$1,000 $1,000
TearLab Corp	$126 TearLab Osmolarity System $126
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$106 UltraSert $106
Dompe US, Inc.	$105 Oxervate $105
Other	$228 RESTASIS $102	AmnioGuard $89	XIIDRA $38

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$20,297
Food and Beverage	$712
Travel and Lodging	$200
Education	$52

Biography

Dr. Melvin Roat specializes in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). These areas are among his clinical interests: eye allergy (allergic conjunctivitis), uveitis, and autoimmune diseases. He is affiliated with Springfield Hospital, Wills Eye Hospital, and Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Dr. Roat has an open panel in Shavertown, PA according to Crozer Health. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, Dr. Roat attended medical school at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine.