He went on to a residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Florida in Gainesville and received his subspecialty training at the Foundation for Retinal Research in New Orleans.

His areas of expertise include care/management of macular degeneration, macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, macular pucker, macular hole and retinal vein occlusion.

Dr. Sappenfield enjoys computers, classic Ford Mustang restoration, car repair, travel and general tinkering.