Levin Eyecare - Perry Hall

EXPERIENCE
Dr. Malicdem obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA. His strong bond with the Greater Baltimore area began with his 1999 B.S. in Biology from Towson University, and he pursued a minor in Spanish at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Dr. Malicdem’s journey into optometry began while at Towson University, he worked part-time at Dr. Goldstein and Associates of Owings Mills Mall. This experience ignited his passion for optometry, eventually leading him to become the head ophthalmic technician at the Mercy Hospital clinic of the Katzen Eye Group.

Throughout his career, Dr. Malicdem pursued internships at Upham’s Corner and the Dorchester House Community Health Centers in Boston, MA, as well as the Veterans Administration and the Wilmer Eye Clinic at Johns Hopkins Hospitals in Baltimore, MD. He remains committed to staying current in the dynamic field of optometry through ongoing education.

His extensive professional experience includes owning his own private practice, All Eyes on You Eye Care, LLC, in collaboration with For Eyes/Grand Vision in Nottingham, MD.

Dr. Malicdem has organized mission trips to Barahona, the Dominican Republic, and Chetumal, Mexico, with grants from Lion’s Club International. He has also supported the Maryland Optometric Association in the advancement of the profession as they won a long legislative battle to increase their scope of practice by the year 2020.

Dr. Gregory Barbush is an experienced optometrist at Levin Eyecare. He specializes in providing optical services, performing eye exams, and treating a wide range of eye diseases, including keratoconus, macular degeneration, and retinal issues.

EXPERIENCE
Gregory M. Barbush, O.D., graduated from James Madison University with a B.S. in Biology before earning his Bachelor of Vision Science and Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. During his clinical rotations, he specialized in the treatment and management of glaucoma, contact lenses, and pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing LASIK and cataract surgery.

Bao Q. Le, O.D., is a well-rounded and skilled eye doctor. He provides exceptional ocular disease management and treatment care at our Perry Hall and Bel Air locations.

EXPERIENCE
Dr. Le grew up in Catonsville, later moved to Bel Air, and earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Maryland. He obtained a Doctor of Optometry from Salus University’s Pennsylvania College of Optometry, all while working as an optometric technician.

During his clinical rotations at Salus University, he gained experience in various settings, including private practices and the Baltimore VA, where he learned to diagnose and manage conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes, dry eye, and other eye diseases. His dedication to comprehensive eye care sets him apart in his field and make him an exemplary addition to the Levin Eyecare team.

Dr. Howard H. Levin, O.D., is the founder of Levin Eyecare, and currently serves as the practice’s president and clinical director. He has decades of experience as a licensed eye doctor and was instrumental in establishing Levin Eyecare as an eye care practice known for treating its patients like family.

Dr. Howard Levin graduated from the University of Maryland in 1968 and went on to attend the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating with his Doctor of Optometry degree in 1972. Along with his work as an optometrist, he’s also one of the founders of MEC Healthcare, one of the first managed care companies in the United States.

Dr. Levin has practiced optometry for more than 45 years, and he has the accolades to back his nationally recognized expertise. In accordance with his commitment to the community, he received the Mel Waxman Award in 1999. Then, in 2003, he was named Optometrist of the Year by the state of Maryland. He also serves as the vice president of Versant Health and is on the board of Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Howard and his son Richard built Levin Eye Care in 2006 to help patients in the community receive superior eye care. Now with 10 locations throughout the greater Baltimore area, Howard remains as passionate about providing quality eye care for all as he was in 1972.

Dr. Levin is the CEO of Levin Eyecare, having founded the company with his father in 2006. As a practicing eye doctor, he specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataracts.
Dr. Richard K. Levin, O.D., earned his Doctor of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2003. After graduation, he specialized in medically and surgically treating glaucoma and cataracts at Mercy Medical Center. As an eye doctor, Dr. Levin specializes in offering comprehensive eye care, contact lenses, cataracts, and glaucoma. He has extensive experience fitting new lens implants, including the Alcon AcrySof PanOptix IOLs. He is also central to helping integrate optical services, primary care optometry, and general ophthalmology at Mercy Hospital.
Pursuing his interest in providing care to the local community, he partnered with his father Dr. Howard Levin and opened two optical practices in 2006. Dr. Richard Levin’s belief lies in making empathy-driven human connections.
compassion is the secret sauce that seems so easy but gets lost in today’s busy world. This human interaction is what we are built on and is the very foundation of our family business.” Based upon this operating philosophy, Dr. Levin has expanded Levin Eyecare to 10 locations, which continue to offer high quality care to patients in Baltimore and the surrounding Maryland area.