Michele D. Solarte, MD

Dr. Michele D. Solarte is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist whose commitment to eye care extends from the exam room to underserved communities around the world.

Education and Training

Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Dr. Solarte received her undergraduate degree in biology and medical anthropology from Washington University in St. Louis, graduating magna cum laude. She returned to Philadelphia to attend Jefferson Medical College, where she was inducted into the Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honors Society. She went on to complete her transitional year internship at Crozer Chester Medical Center, followed by her ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital.

Professional Memberships and Research

Dr. Solarte is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. She has contributed to the medical literature with multiple research publications and has presented her work at national conferences.

Global Health and Humanitarian Work

Dr. Solarte is dedicated to public health on a global scale. In college, she founded a local chapter of a global health organization that continues to thrive today. She has participated in medical mission trips to Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ghana, and Belize, where she performed vision-restoring manual small incision cataract surgery for patients blinded by advanced cataracts.

Beyond the Office

Dr. Solarte enjoys painting, hiking, skiing, and traveling, and is a devoted Philadelphia sports fan.