NORTH PROVIDENCE – Dr. Peter DeBlasio Jr., an ophthalmologist who has been on staff at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital for more than 35 years, was presented with the 2017 Distinguished Service Award for his many contributions at the annual CharterCARE Health Partners’ Medical Staff physician reception Dec. 11.
Each year, the medical staff at Fatima Hospital recognizes physicians who have served with distinction for more than 20 years.
DeBlasio has served as chief of ophthalmology at Fatima and director of the Ophthalmic Diabetes Clinic since 1990. He has served on numerous boards and committees at Fatima, including service as president of the medical staff. DeBlasio completed a Glaucoma Fellowship from Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at Rhode Island Hospital. DeBlasio received his medical degree from the University of Bologna Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed his clinical training at the Brown University Program in Medicine.
DeBlasio is a member of several professional societies and is past president of the Rhode Island Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. Outside the medical profession, he is well known for his musicianship and practice of tai chi.
Rob Borkowski is a PBN staff writer. Email him at Borkowski@PBN.com.
