IN Mars Area Winter 2017 | Page 31

SPONSORED CONTENT BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT SPONSORED CONTENT Dr. David English introduces Dr. Joseph Falbo F or the past 30 years, Dr. David English has been providing patients in the Mars area with the best eye care possible. And, by taking measured steps, he’s ensured that his level of dedication and service to his patients will continue for the foreseeable future. “Later this fall, Dr. Joseph Falbo, a close personal friend of mine, will be taking over the business for me as I retire to continue my battle with lung cancer,” Dr. English said. “I’ve known Dr. Falbo for 30 years and we helped each other design our practices, so he’ll know how things run here from day one.” Dr. English was diagnosed in January of 2016. Now, more than 18 months later, he’s decided that selling the practice to a trusted and equally-skilled doctor is the best course of action to continue the success of the practice. “You can’t be away from your business for more than a year and have it continue to grow,” Dr. English said. “I have such a terrific staff and associate doctor, Dr. Dillner, all of whom have been with me for such a long time. It was important to me to find someone who practiced like me and who would be as dedicated to the practice as I am to succeed me for my patients, my staff and my practice.” Dr. Falbo also has been in practice for 30 years, but in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. He’s been working several days a week at Family Eyecare North, getting to know the staff and any patients who have been in during this time. This fall, he will be there on a permanent basis, granting Dr. English the peace of mind that his patients will be well taken care of, and his practice, that he built, will continue on. “The number-one priority is to keep our focus on delivering eye care to the entire family–from children who may have a lazy eye or other needs up to and including retired family members,” Dr. Falbo said. “To accomplish this, we are the only office in the area to have OPTOS, a s