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Jessica Barest, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has two locations in Washington Heights, Manhattan, and another near the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, right across the street from Yankee Stadium. She’s been practicing comprehensive eye care for over two decades.
Dr. Barest received her undergraduate degree from Haverford College in Pennsylvania and earned her medical degree at New York City’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine in East Harlem, Manhattan. She went on to complete an internship in internal medicine at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut, followed by an ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.
Dr. Barest is an attending physician at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, where she’s a member of the teaching staff within the ophthalmology residency training program. She is dedicated to the ophthalmology profession and was honored by her peers as a New York Times Magazine Super Doctor.
A diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dr. Barest stays up to date with the latest advances in ophthalmology technology and procedures.
Dr. Barest is fluent in both English and Spanish and is delighted to be a part of the outstanding team at Eye Care & Surgery, where she welcomes new and existing patients to the practice.
Rajendra K. Bansal, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has two locations in Washington Heights, Manhattan, and another near the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, right across the street from Yankee Stadium. Dr. Bansal specializes in glaucoma surgery, and he’s performed thousands of glaucoma procedures throughout his career.
Dr. Bansal earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Delhi in India. He earned his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College in India, where he also completed his ophthalmology residency. He finished his educational training in New York City with a fellowship in glaucoma at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in Washington Heights, Manhattan, where he’s been on staff since.
Dr. Bansal is an associate clinical professor of ophthalmology at the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. There, he trains residents and fellows and lectures at national meetings. He is the author of numerous articles in prestigious, peer-reviewed medical journals.
To keep up with the latest developments in ophthalmology, Dr. Bansal maintains his advanced credentials. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Laser Surgical Society, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Glaucoma Society, New York Glaucoma Society, and Glaucoma Society of India.
Dr. Bansal is accepting new patients and warmly welcomes them to Eye Care & Surgery.
Arthur M. Cotliar, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has two locations in Washington Heights, Manhattan, and another near the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, right across the street from Yankee Stadium. Dr. Cotliar specializes in manual and laser-assisted cataract surgery, complicated cataracts, premium intraocular lens (IOL) technology, refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), and anterior segment pathology, including glaucoma and corneal diseases.
He studied in New York City and received his undergraduate degree from Yeshiva University and his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Cotliar completed an ophthalmology residency at Lenox Hill Hospital and a fellowship in cataract surgery at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in Washington Heights, Manhattan.
Dr. Cotliar is an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, where he trains residents and fellows. He lectures students and ophthalmologists nationally and has authored numerous articles in prestigious peer-reviewed journals and ophthalmology textbooks.
Throughout his career, Dr. Cotliar has performed many thousands of cataract surgeries. He has received extensive TV press coverage nationally and internationally for his innovative surgical procedures, especially keratoprosthesis – a highly specialized corneal operation that can restore vision in blind patients.
Dr. Cotliar maintains his credentials to stay up to date with the latest advances in ophthalmology. He’s a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, the New York State Clinical Ophthalmology Society, and the New York State IOL Society.
Jeremy M. Cotliar is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has two locations in Washington Heights, Manhattan, and another near the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, right across the street from Yankee Stadium. Dr. Cotliar specializes in glaucoma surgery, manual and laser-assisted cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), and premium intraocular lens (IOL) technology. He also performs Botox and filler injections in his office. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Cotliar received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis and earned his medical degree at Albany Medical College in New York. Dr. Cotliar completed a three-year ophthalmology residency at Montefiore Medical Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. He then completed a year of training in glaucoma eye surgery at the University of California at Irvine, followed by a mini-LASIK fellowship with Dr. Michael Vrabec of Appleton, Wisconsin.
Dr. Cotliar is certified and experienced in minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), including iStent, Kahook Dual-Blade goniotomy, OMNI canaloplasty/ goniotomy, Iridex micropulse laser, and many other procedures. Dr. Cotliar tailors individual plans for all of his surgery patients.
Dr. Cotliar is a member of the voluntary ophthalmology faculty at New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University, where he trains residents and fellows in cataract, glaucoma, pterygium, and other anterior segment eye surgeries.
Dr. Cotliar maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education to stay up to date with the latest developments in ophthalmology. He’s a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and the American Glaucoma Society.
Dr. Cotliar has surgical privileges at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in Manhattan’s East Village. He is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Eye Care & Surgery.
James Kelly, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has two locations in Washington Heights, Manhattan, and another near the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, right across the street from Yankee Stadium. Dr. Kelly specializes in treating numerous eye disorders, including dry eyes, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Dr. Kelly attended Stuyvesant High School in Lower Manhattan and earned his undergraduate and medical school degrees at Georgetown University in Washington DC. He completed a surgical internship at New York’s Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park, Brooklyn. There, he rotated through numerous specialties, including trauma surgery, general surgery, cardiothoracic intensive care, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and internal medicine.
Dr. Kelly finished his medical training with a residency in ophthalmology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Glen Oaks, Queens, where he served as chief resident. He maintains his advanced credentials to stay current with the latest advances in ophthalmology. Dr. Kelly also helps teach the Osler board review class.
He is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Eye Care & Surgery.
“Dr. Konrad is an excellent doctor- she is caring and makes sure you get the care you need no matter what. She has squeezed me in when I needed help last minute and she also called my son who was in the southern mountains to help him with an ocular issue on a weekend! She really cares and is so funny. She gets to the point, and is so kind.”
Matthew Marano Jr., MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a national leader in laser vision eye care. He leads Marano Eye Care with locations in Denville, Livingston, and Newark, New Jersey.
Dr. Marano graduated from Columbia and then went to med school at George Washington University. He has been a New Jersey Monthly Top Doctor every year for over a decade and was among the first to perform bladeless laser cataract surgery, the safest, most precise way to correct both astigmatism and cataracts.
Referring eye doctors rely on Dr. Marano’s high-level expertise for ultraprecise vision correction. Integrity and compassion sit at the heart of his practice. His team of highly experienced doctors and staff assist him in performing over 2,000 annual major eye surgeries in an unrivaled state-of-the-art facility.
The Marano Eye Care offices have the latest equipment to evaluate and treat glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration. He surgically implants iStent microdevices to treat glaucoma, performs iLASIK with Advanced CustomVue mapping, and performs LenSx femtosecond laser cataract surgery using advanced technology multifocal toric or Tecnis Symfony intraocular lenses.
Dr. Marano is currently chief of ophthalmology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Saint Michael’s Medical Center, where he regularly lectures on the management of eye disease and surgical complications. Dr. Marano is also the Chief Medical Editor for the new digital magazine, Ophthalmology 360.
Edward Decker, MD, joined Marano Eye Care in 1996 and has provided the most cutting-edge ophthalmology services to patients since that time. He sees patients at the practice's three convenient locations in Denville, Livingston, and Newark, New Jersey.
Dr. Decker is an honor society graduate of Cornell University in New York City. He attended medical school at Upstate Medical University at Syracuse before completing his internship at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Decker served his residency at Summa Medical Center in Akron, Ohio, where he was selected to be Chief Resident senior year. As a Board Certified Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Dr. Decker cares for most eye disorders in patients of all ages.
With a commitment to his patients, Dr. Decker's professional skills and expertise are complemented by his desire to serve his patients with the care and respect they deserve. He has a particular interest in refractive surgery, laser vision correction, and the use of lasers to treat both diabetes and glaucoma. Dr. Decker has been performing laser vision correction surgery since 1996 and has significant experience in this field. He performs bladeless LASIK with the VISX and Intralase lasers. His expertise helps his patients achieve excellent visual outcomes.
Dr. Decker has presented at national meetings, authored journal articles, and is frequently invited to speak to his colleagues and other medical professionals. He has received numerous civic awards for community service. Dr. Decker has traveled to Ghana to perform surgeries on those who did not have access to the health care we take for granted.
Outside of the office, Dr. Decker enjoys scuba diving, photography, tennis, and cheering his kids on during their sporting activities. He is married and lives with his wife, Laura, and their three children, Carly, Ellie, and Noah, in the West Essex area.
“Dr Alessandra Bertolucci has been my retina doctor for years. she does all the necessary test and explains everything to you. She’s treating me for many problems with my eyes.”
As a board-certified ophthalmologist, Todd Bragin, MD offers expert eye care services and surgeries to patients from in and around Lynbrook, New York. He provides a comprehensive array of services, including everything from general eye care and exams to advanced treatments for cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
Dr. Bragin earned his medical degree at Northwestern University School of Medicine, one of the country’s leading private research and teaching universities, in Chicago, Illinois. He went on to serve his internship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, and his Ophthalmology residency at Saint Vincent Hospital/Medical Center of New York.
During his final year, he served as the chief resident in Ophthalmology. He is board-certified and a fellow of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Bragin has over 30 years of experience as an ophthalmologist committed to providing the best possible care to his patients, helping them reach full visual potential. He stays up-to-date with emerging technologies in ophthalmology. For example, he is one of the first surgeons to offer state-of-the-art laser surgery techniques to gently and safely remove your cataract, allowing rapid healing. Dr. Bragin has been certified to perform LASIK and PRK vision correction since 1996.
Dr. Bragin gives his patients highly personalized care, catering to their specific needs. Our office tries to be very accommodating with convenient office hours available. Emergencies are addressed the same day. He is a respected surgeon and provides nonsurgical and noninvasive treatment options to restore patients' eye health and vision to the maximum degree possible.
“Dr Alessandra Bertolucci has been my retina doctor for years. she does all the necessary test and explains everything to you. She’s treating me for many problems with my eyes.”
Dr. John Pilavas is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist serving patients throughout the Astoria, New York area. He specializes in the medical and surgical management of several optical disorders, and he also performs bladeless LASIK and PRK using the VISX® and Wavelight® excimer laser platforms. After earning his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and his medical degree from the University of Louisville School and medicine, he went on to:
Complete an Internal Medicine Internship at Lenox Hill Hospital-Manhattan Eye, Ear, Throat
Serve as Chief Resident at Nassau University Medical Center-SUNY Stony Brook
Completed a Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island
Become a Certified user of the bladeless Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery using the CATALYS® platform
Dr. Pilavas’s distinct background enables him to lessen or even totally eliminate his patients’ dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses. He also offers cutting-edge, effective treatment options for macular degeneration, glaucoma, and astigmatism.
Aside from providing expert eye care at his private practice, he remains active in the wider ophthalmological community. Dr. Pilavas serves as a voluntary attending at Nassau University Medical Center, where he teaches residents about diagnosing and treating Cornea/External Disease. He’s also authored several peer-reviewed publications, presents his research throughout the United States, and reviews articles for Cornea, a peer-reviewed journal. He has also served as Sub-Investigator for several nationwide FDA trials.
To benefit from Dr. John Pilavas’s renowned knowledge and expertise, make an appointment online or by phone today.
“I had an appointment for my father who has dememtia. Luckily we didn't have to wait long to be seen. It helped that they speak Greek because it helped to communicate with my dad. They were patient with him because he does need a little extra time to follow/understand instructions. ”
Dr. John Pilavas, MD
Ophthalmologist
1915 New Hyde Park Rd
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
4.87(31)
Dr. I Rodgers, MD
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon 15.7 mi
1000 Northern Boulevard
Suite 310
Great Neck, NY 11020
Rand Rodgers, MD, is an experienced ophthalmic plastic surgeon serving patients in the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Great Neck. Known for his love of medicine, work ethic, and devotion to his patients, Dr. Rodgers is committed to helping make your beauty, more beautiful.
Dr. Rodgers was born in New York City, and graduated from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. He graduated with his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Rodgers completed his training at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital in New York City, and completed a facial oculoplastic fellowship in Boston at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
In addition to serving patients at his practice, Dr. Rodgers is an attending physician at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He also has staff privileges at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, and Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. Speaking to his expertise. Dr. Rodgers has authored numerous chapters in textbooks on oculofacial surgery, articles in peer-reviewed journals, and also teaches physicians in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Rodgers is proud to be listed under Castle Connelly’s Best Doctors in New York and has been listed under "The Best Doctors of America." Dr. Rodgers also has certifications from the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons, the National Board of Medical Examiners, and the American Board of Ophthalmology. He also authored the book, "The Eyes Have It: Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery", which was published in 2002 and serves as an introduction to various aesthetic eyelid procedures.
George Tung, MD, the founder of Long Island Ophthalmic Concepts in Bellmore and Great Neck, New York, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 30 years of experience dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional vision care. Driven by his belief that better vision leads to better living, Dr. Tung has built his practice on a foundation of personalized care, advanced technology, and a welcoming environment.
Dr. Tung graduated summa cum laude from City College of New York and earned his medical degree from Cornell University in 1983. He completed his first residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in 1986, followed by a second residency in Ophthalmology at North Shore University Hospital in 1989.
An esteemed educator, Dr. Tung serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where he mentors ophthalmology residents and shares his deep expertise in patient care.
Dr. Tung is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons. He is also an active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the New York State Ophthalmological Society, the Long Island Ophthalmological Society, The Medical Society of the State of New York, and the Nassau County Medical Society.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Tung enjoys cycling, sailing, traveling, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Married with four adult children, he is dedicated to both his family and his mission to deliver world-class eye care to his patients.
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