Edward J. Goldman, M.D.

As a chemistry major at the University of Maryland, College Park, Dr. Goldman did research with The Laboratory of Chemical Evolution. This laboratory became famous for doing the analysis of lunar soil samples brought back by the Apollo missions, and for primitive earth atmosphere simulation experiments to advance the study of the chemical origins of life. As an undergraduate he published prize winning articles on this interesting subject. After college, he did research with the Food and Drug Administration. While in medical school, Dr. Goldman did research in pharmacology and has published several articles from these experiences as well.

After graduating from the University of Maryland Medical School, Dr. Goldman was a resident at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago. Subsequently, he completed a fellowship in retina and vitreous diseases at the University of Iowa.

Dr. Goldman started his career on the faculty at the University of Maryland where he worked as an assistant professor in the department of Ophthalmology for three years before founding “The Retina Center” in 1987. Since then, The Retina Center has expanded to three offices with the main location now in Owings Mills, and branch offices in Catonsville, and Westminster.

Dr. Goldman has been involved with teaching medical students, residents, and fellows during his career. Currently, he regularly teaches medical students from John Hopkins Medical School in his office. The doctor has received the “Golden Apple” teaching award from Sinai Hospital for excellence in teaching the residents there. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Retina Specialists.

The doctor enjoys doing interesting things in his spare time. He swam competitively until just a few years ago, and still works out in the pool regularly. Dr. Goldman shares his extensive collection of landscape and wildlife photography with his patients. The main office and the Catonsville office decorated with framed photographs from his travels around the world. He is always willing to discuss techniques and experiences with curious visitors.