Ophthalmologic Surgery

​Timber Gorman, MD, offers ophthalmologic surgery at Mount Desert Island Hospital. Dr. Gorman is a Board certified medical and surgical ophthalmologist. She has practiced in Hancock and Washington Counties since 1996, following her residency in Boston. Dr. Gorman performs a wide range of surgical procedures including small incision, no-stitch cataract surgery using standard as well as premium implant lenses.

MDI Hospital has state-of-the-art ophthalmological equipment that is not available in any other facility in eastern Maine.

In addition to cataract surgery, Dr. Gorman also performs a variety of eyelid procedures, laser surgery, and treats various diseases of the eye, including glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and macula degeneration.

Dr. Gorman owns and practices at Downeast Eye M.D. in Trenton, Maine. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, New England Ophthalmological Society, Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, and the Maine Medical Society.

Find Us

Downeast Eye

Downeast Eye

371 Bar Harbor Rd
Trenton, ME 04605
207 667-9690

MDI Hospital

MDI Hospital
17 Hancock Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207 288-5081

At Mount Desert Island Hospital, we provide comprehensive care for you and your family through our hospital in Bar Harbor and a network of health centers across Mount Desert Island.

Our Providers

Timber Gorman, MD

Physician, Ophthalmologist

207 667-9690
Downeast Eye

Dr. Gorman provides Ophthalmologic Services through Downeast Eye at 390 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton and Ophthalmologic Surgery on site at Mount Desert Island Hospital at 10 Wayman Lane in Bar Harbor.

Timber Gorman, MD

Physician, Ophthalmologist

George Shafranov, MD

Ophthalmology

Northeast Harbor Clinic

Care Philosophy: “As your local doctor, I’m here to provide you with the care you need, when you need it. I blend passion, compassion, and expertise to ensure you get the care you deserve, right here in our community. My goal is simple: I want my patients to feel at ease, while you’re in my care. I’m not just a doctor; I’m proud to be a part of our island community, committed to ensuring your comfort and well-being”

George Shafranov, MD provides care at MDI Hospital’s Ophthalmology Department in the Northeast Harbor Clinic, located in Northeast Harbor. Dr. Shafranov’s specialty lies in ophthalmology with his medical interests including glaucoma diagnostics and management, and complex cataract surgery.

Dr. Shafranov has served as an investigator for major national studies: Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS), and Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study (AGIS), lectured as an Invited speaker for various national and international ophthalmology meetings, and co-authored “Shields’ Textbook of Glaucoma”, 5th edition, among many other notable honors and professional experiences.

Dr. Shafranov came to MDI because of his love for Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island. Outside of work, he enjoys photography, traveling, hiking, books, technology, psychology, many other interests.

Dr. Shafranov’s shares this message to current and/or prospective patients: “As your local doctor, I’m here to provide you with the care you need, when you need it. I blend passion, compassion, and expertise to ensure you get the care you deserve, right here in our community. My goal is simple: I want my patients to feel at ease, while you’re in my care. I’m not just a doctor; I’m proud to be a part of our island community, committed to ensuring your comfort and well-being.”

George Shafranov, MD

Ophthalmology