Dr. Lorraine (“Lori”) M. Provencher is a board-certified ophthalmologist, cataract surgeon, and glaucoma specialist with expertise in glaucoma lasers, minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery, and complex or challenging glaucoma surgical cases. Dr. Provencher believes in the central role of patient care and a trusting doctor-patient relationship, using the philosophy of recommending to her patients what she would recommend to a family member. She believes every patient walks a different path, and a custom treatment plan, based on individual goals and lifestyles, should be offered. Read More
Dr. Provencher loves learning and prides herself on continual improvement, which has led her to become a fellowship-trained eye surgeon as well as a renowned speaker, teacher, and researcher.
Passionate about educating other ophthalmologists, Dr. Provencher serves on the editorial boards of Ophthalmology and EyeWorld, and hosts the Ophthalmology Journal podcast. She is an active participant in many ophthalmic societies, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS), and the American Glaucoma Society (AGS). She is a volunteer for Orbis, Cybersight.org, and the AAO Minorities in Ophthalmology Mentoring program.
Dr. Provencher is passionate about customized glaucoma care, which includes offering cutting-edge laser and surgical technology, extended drug delivery options, and clinical trials/research. Dr. Provencher recognizes and understands the fear and difficulty of living with and treating glaucoma. Hence, quality of life and treatment tolerability are priorities in her practice. Throughout the treatment process, Dr. Provencher nurtures a close, trusting relationship with each of her patients in order to make the best decision for each individual and their family.
According to Lori, there’s no better way to wake up than with a hot coffee and reformer pilates. Her weekend routine features a Friday movie and pizza night with her husband, John, and their two young children, followed by outdoor activities on Saturday, and church on Sunday. Lori also enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, and playing the piano.
Dr. Provencher has been involved in numerous studies on some of the most exciting technologies in ophthalmology and has been published in a number of peer reviewed journals. Her published work focuses primarily on glaucoma, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and cataract surgery. She frequently presents at conferences and hosts podcasts talking about research advancements.
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