Meet Dr. Batchelet
Dr. Andy Batchelet attended Penn State University where he majored in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He obtained his Medical Degree from the University of Virginia where he earned membership in The Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and The Gold Humanism Honor Society. Dr. Batchelet continued with an internship at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the world renowned Wills Eye Hospital.
In 2016, Dr. Batchelet was chosen as one of the Top 40 Under 40 physicians in the state of Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Medical Society for his surgical skill and patient care.
Dr. Batchelet brings a wealth of experience. He has performed over 25,000 cataract, LASIK, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries, in addition to thousands of in-office laser and plastic procedures. This experience allows him to provide more predictable results with a level of safety that is far beyond what is typical for most eye surgeons. He is experienced in refractive lens exchange, ICL implantation with the EVO+ lens and is one of only four surgeons in Western Pennsylvania who offers the Light Adjustable Lens. Dr. Batchelet is also one of very few surgeons who offers Dropless Cataract Surgery eliminating the need for postoperative eye drops after cataract surgery in most patients.
He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He wishes to bring compassion, personalized care, and cutting-edge technology to each patient.
Dr. Batchelet is a member of the Christian Ophthalmic Surgical Expedition Network Surgeon and has performed hundreds of cataract surgeries on multiple mission trips to Mexico and Nicaragua.
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While attending Penn State University, Andy met his wife, Lissa, during his freshman year. They journeyed together through many states during his training, but returned back to family in Pittsburgh, PA in 2012. They are raising their two sons and one daughter near Warrendale, PA.
Mission Work
Faith-driven, sight-restoring surgery for patients who would otherwise never have access to it — from a residency trip to Peru, to years of partnership with ChOSEN across Mexico and Nicaragua.
During my medical residency, I took part in my first mission trip, working alongside local doctors in Peru to provide eye care to patients with little to no access to health care. That experience changed me. It planted a conviction that mission work would always be part of my life and my practice.
In 2022, I joined ChOSEN — the Christian Ophthalmic Surgery Expedition Network — an organization dedicated to providing free, high-quality cataract and retinal surgery to underserved patients in Mexico, Nicaragua, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of taking part in multiple surgical missions, restoring vision for hundreds of patients who could never otherwise afford this care, alongside a team of surgeons, technicians, chaplains, and volunteers who have become lifelong friends.
This August, I returned to Nicaragua for my fourth trip with ChOSEN — this time joined by my wife, Lissa, on her fourth trip as well, and our son James, on his very first. Seeing this work through his eyes was a reminder of why we keep going back.
About ChOSEN
ChOSEN (Christian Ophthalmic Surgery Expedition Network) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, first-world-quality eye surgery to blind and visually impaired patients in developing nations.
The organization has restored sight for tens of thousands of patients through its medical missions, relying almost entirely on donations and volunteer surgeons, technicians, and evangelists — with under 1% of donations going to administrative costs.
- Active surgical centers in Nicaragua, Mexico, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Patients receive cataract, glaucoma, and retina surgery at no cost
- Every project pairs surgical care with chaplaincy, prayer, and Scripture in patients’ native languages
Latest Mission · August 2026
Nicaragua Surgical Project — Chinandega
ChOSEN’s August 2026 project delivered high-quality, free-of-charge cataract, glaucoma, and retina surgery to indigent patients over a five-day project at the ChOSEN Surgery Center in Chinandega, Nicaragua. Every patient had the opportunity to hear the Gospel and receive prayer from a ChOSEN chaplain before and after surgery.
631
Patients Treated
5
Days in chinandega
32
volunteers on the trip
1000+
bibles distributed
Volunteers traveled from: Texas, Iowa, Arizona, Florida, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Oklahoma. Representing Batchelet Eye: Dr. Andy Batchelet and Lissa Batchelet (their fourth trip to Nicaragua together) and their son James, on his first mission trip. Dr. Batchelet has also previously served on a ChOSEN mission to Mexico.
Our Journey With ChOSEN, Year by Year
A look back at each Nicaragua mission trip — and the growing commitment behind it.
2026
SUMMER
631 patients received free cataract, glaucoma, and retina surgery over five days at the ChOSEN Surgery Center in Chinandega. 32 volunteers from ten states took part, and more than 1,000 Bibles were distributed to patients in their native language. This trip marked Dr. Batchelet and Lissa’s fourth mission to Nicaragua — and the first for their son, James.
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Support the Next Mission
Every dollar donated to ChOSEN helps fund free, sight-restoring surgery for patients who could never otherwise afford it. Learn more about the organization Dr. Batchelet serves alongside, or give directly to support the next surgical project.