Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ilona Krugolets is a compassionate and dedicated optometrist caring for patients in New York. Dr. Krugolets received her bachelor’s degree from Hunter College in NYC. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Salus University, formerly known as the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
Dr. Krugolets is currently practicing here at Eyes on Second and our sister store Eyes on Park in New York City. Patients see her for a variety of reasons, including comprehensive eye examinations, contact lens evaluations, dry eye and the management of other ocular pathologies.
Dr. Krugolets takes her time to get to know each patient, listen to their concerns, and formulate the best treatment plan for them. Her goal is to provide individualized and continuous care to her patients and their loved ones.
Dr. Krugolets is fluent in English and Russian. Outside of her practice, she enjoys spending quality time with her son and husband, eating delicious food and traveling.
Irina Shiyan, OD, is a highly-skilled and well-rounded optometrist at Eyes on Second in New York, New York. Dr. Shiyan is devoted to providing the people of New York City with exceptional care.
Dr. Shiyan graduated with her doctorate in 2008 from The State University of New York College of Optometry (SUNY) College of Optometry in New York City. She earned her undergraduate degree at New York University (NYU) College of Arts and Sciences.
After graduation, she became an integral part of a multi-specialty practice associated with Peninsula Hospital in Far Rockaway, New York. From pediatrics to adult eye care, Dr. Shiyan, in partnership with other doctors, provided a comprehensive range of ophthalmology and sub-specialty services.
In 2010, her vision of a boutique-style eye care establishment focused on personal attention, impeccable customer service, and unsurpassed expertise were finally realized. Dr. Shiyan and a fellow Optometrist, Dr. Natan Dorfman, opened Village Eyecare in the heart of the East Village in NYC.
Its novel location compliments Village Eyecare’s personable and friendly service. Dr. Shiyan and Dr. Dorfman are happy to offer a wide range of services and expertise to all East Village residents and visitors.
She also volunteers her time and expertise to charity organizations and events, offering free eye care and consultations to needy families and children. These nonprofits include the Special Olympics, Big Brother Big Sister events, and OneSight vision screenings.
When Dr. Shiyan is not seeing patients at Eyes on Second or volunteering at the many charity organizations or events, she is a part of, she travels to exotic locations and supports local art and music organizations.
Timsi Muttreja, OD, is an accomplished optometrist at Eyes on Second in New York City, New York. Dr. Muttreja is driven to provide exceptional and compassionate care to her patients and the people of New York City and East Village.
Dr. Muttreja earned her Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the State University of New York at Oswego (SUNY) in Oswego.
She received her Doctorate of Optometry from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry (IAUPR) in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, where she was presented with an Award for Clinical Excellence.
Dr. Muttreja provides comprehensive eye examinations. She helps her patients manage various ocular diseases, including, but not limited to, dry eyes, cataracts, glaucoma, and corneal related problems.
Dr. Muttreja is fluent in Hindi, Punjabi, and Spanish. Her awareness of these different languages makes her accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
In her free time, Dr. Muttreja enjoys traveling, art, and spending time with her family.
Fenella Shneur, OD, is an attentive and knowledgeable optometrist caring for patients at Eyes on Second in New York City, New York. She is dedicated to serving the people of New York City and East Village with high-quality and compassionate care.
Dr. Shneur completed her Bachelor's degree in Environment Biology from The State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz. Next, she achieved her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) in Chicago, Illinois.
Patients see Dr. Shneur for a variety of reasons, including comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, dry eye, and managing ocular diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Her goal is to deliver the highest standard of eye care to all patients. Dr. Shneur prides herself on listening to patients' concerns and thoroughly educating them on their ocular health throughout the entire exam.
Dr. Shneur is fluent in both English and Russian. Outside of her practice, she enjoys running outside, brunching at local restaurants, and exploring new cities and cultures.
Lina Cawog, OD, is a dedicated and diligent optometrist at Eyes on Second in New York City, New York. She takes great pride in serving the people of New York City and East Village with remarkable care.
Dr. Cawog completed her Bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) in Pennsylvania and The American University of Beirut (AUB) in Lebanon. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry (SUNY) in New York City.
She is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the New York State Optometric Association (NYSOA) and was presented with the Practice Management Award of Excellence by Marchon in 2016.
Patients see her for a variety of reasons, including routine eye care examinations, glaucoma consultations, allergic eye problems, cornea problems, dry eye, contact lenses, and management of ocular pathology.
Dr. Cawog gives each patient her focused attention, and she prides herself on delivering the best treatment available. She conducts her appointments with the personalized care and attention that she would expect for her own family.
Dr. Cawog is fluent in English and Arabic. She also speaks conversational Spanish. Her awareness of these different languages makes her accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Outside of her practice, Dr. Cawog enjoys traveling, reading, and food photography.
Optometrist Anna Lazarev examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. She completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college and four years of professional education at SUNY College of Optometry in New York, NY, leading to the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree. Her main focus is understanding his patients’ eye care needs and providing them with the most up-to-date treatment options available. Dr. Anna Lazarev is sensitive to the uniqueness of each patient’s situation and aliment, and adapts her treatment options properly to accommodate individual needs and concerns. She gives her patients undivided, focused attention, thus she is able to deliver the best care and treatment available.
Dr. Janna Stepankoff has been delivering outstanding eye care services to the underserved communities of Brooklyn for over 15 years. She is a highly skilled, qualified and experienced optometrist who earned her optometric degree from the SUNY College of Optometry in New York, NY. She further advanced her education by completing additional training at Brooklyn VA Medical Center. Dr. Stepankoff is certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
Conditions that she treats include, but are not limited to eye infections, glaucoma, cataract, cornea problems, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Stepankoff devotes considerable amount of time to co-management of laser procedures with ophthalmologists. Dr. Stepankoff takes genuine interest in updating herself on various new advancements in her field so that her patients get the best and the most advanced treatments possible. She puts significant emphasis on interaction with her patients and focuses on preventive care. Her goal is to not only provide top quality eye care, but to ensure that her patients understand their health and eyes. When she is not treating patients, Dr. Stepankoff enjoys reading, travelling, and spending time with her family.
Benjamin Arthur, OD, is the experienced optometrist and owner of Perspective Family Eyecare in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, where he puts patient health and outcomes above all else. Dr. Arthur takes an integrative approach to eye care, partnering with his patients to design a plan that meets their vision needs, utilizing a combination of cutting-edge treatments and alternative therapies.
After earning his Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, Dr. Arthur went on to earn both his Master’s of Science in vision science and his Doctor of Optometry from the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City.
Prior to opening Perspective Family Eyecare, Dr. Arthur gained valuable experience working for private optometry practices throughout Brooklyn and Queens, in New York City, as well as in New Jersey. However, his ultimate goal was to always serve his community and help change the patient perspective on the value of eye care by making it accessible and affordable for all.
With his warm and welcoming demeanor, Dr. Arthur makes all of his patients feel right at home as soon as they walk through the door.
Benjamin Arthur, OD, is the experienced optometrist and owner of Perspective Family Eyecare in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, where he puts patient health and outcomes above all else. Dr. Arthur takes an integrative approach to eye care, partnering with his patients to design a plan that meets their vision needs, utilizing a combination of cutting-edge treatments and alternative therapies.
After earning his Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, Dr. Arthur went on to earn both his Master’s of Science in vision science and his Doctor of Optometry from the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City.
Prior to opening Perspective Family Eyecare, Dr. Arthur gained valuable experience working for private optometry practices throughout Brooklyn and Queens, in New York City, as well as in New Jersey. However, his ultimate goal was to always serve his community and help change the patient perspective on the value of eye care by making it accessible and affordable for all.
With his warm and welcoming demeanor, Dr. Arthur makes all of his patients feel right at home as soon as they walk through the door.
Dr. Julia Alexandrov is an Optometrist at My Optical, serving patients in the Brooklyn, NY area. Dr. Alexandrov performs exams for Contacts, exams for Eyeglasses, LASIK surgery referrals, Pterygium treatment, Astigmatism treatment, Macular Degeneration treatment, Glaucoma, Dry Eye and Cataract treatment.
Dr. Alexandrov earned her Bachelor of Art degree in psychology Magna Cum Laude from Brooklyn College, New York. She then attended the State University Of New York College of Optometry, where she graduated in the top 10 percent of her class. Dr. Alexandrov has completed her residency training at Brooklyn and St. Albans VA Hospital with an emphasis treatment and management of ocular disease.
Dr. Alexandrov has been serving as an Attending Optometrist at the Laser and Microsurgery Institute since 2001. In this position, she works closely with the leading New York City ophthalmologists, diagnosing and treating ocular disease and glaucoma patients as well as co-managing pre- and post-LASIK, cataract, and glaucoma surgery patients.
As a My Optical long serving and widely recognized specialist, Dr. Alexandrov provides primary care optometry, management of ocular disease, dry eye, hypertensive and diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma to many thankful patients.
Call today to arrange an appointment with Dr. Alexandrov!
Dr. James Kim is the owner and founder of Optoid Print3d Eyewear & Primary Eyecare; the first eye doctor's office that custom designs and 3D print its eyewear.
Dr. Kim graduated from Duke University and SUNY College of Optometry and is a NY State licensed optometrist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a distinction less than 10% of practicing optometrists hold. Dr. Kim provides medical eye exams, contact lens fittings, ocular disease diagnosis and treatment, pediatric exams, and weekend emergency eye care services. His background includes experience working several years at a glaucoma specialty practice and at various retail opticals throughout New York City seeing a wide array of patients and practice modalities.
Dr. Kim created Optoid as a way to appeal to the diverse population of Brooklyn by combining his unique spectrum of interests from art to ecology to music to technology to health. Book an appointment with Dr. Kim at Optoid to experience the art of optometry.
“Amazing and transparent doctor highly recommended. I came in as a first time customer just wanted an eye exam. Dr. Kim took me in right away and was able to help me right away”
Dr. Julia Alexandrov is an Optometrist at My Optical, serving patients in the Brooklyn, NY area. Dr. Alexandrov performs exams for Contacts, exams for Eyeglasses, LASIK surgery referrals, Pterygium treatment, Astigmatism treatment, Macular Degeneration treatment, Glaucoma, Dry Eye and Cataract treatment.
Dr. Alexandrov earned her Bachelor of Art degree in psychology Magna Cum Laude from Brooklyn College, New York. She then attended the State University Of New York College of Optometry, where she graduated in the top 10 percent of her class. Dr. Alexandrov has completed her residency training at Brooklyn and St. Albans VA Hospital with an emphasis treatment and management of ocular disease.
Dr. Alexandrov has been serving as an Attending Optometrist at the Laser and Microsurgery Institute since 2001. In this position, she works closely with the leading New York City ophthalmologists, diagnosing and treating ocular disease and glaucoma patients as well as co-managing pre- and post-LASIK, cataract, and glaucoma surgery patients.
As a My Optical long serving and widely recognized specialist, Dr. Alexandrov provides primary care optometry, management of ocular disease, dry eye, hypertensive and diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma to many thankful patients.
Call today to arrange an appointment with Dr. Alexandrov!
Dr. Janna Stepankoff has been delivering outstanding eye care services to the underserved communities of Brooklyn for over 15 years. She is a highly skilled, qualified and experienced optometrist who earned her optometric degree from the SUNY College of Optometry in New York, NY. She further advanced her education by completing additional training at Brooklyn VA Medical Center. Dr. Stepankoff is certified by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
Conditions that she treats include, but are not limited to eye infections, glaucoma, cataract, cornea problems, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Stepankoff devotes considerable amount of time to co-management of laser procedures with ophthalmologists. Dr. Stepankoff takes genuine interest in updating herself on various new advancements in her field so that her patients get the best and the most advanced treatments possible. She puts significant emphasis on interaction with her patients and focuses on preventive care. Her goal is to not only provide top quality eye care, but to ensure that her patients understand their health and eyes. When she is not treating patients, Dr. Stepankoff enjoys reading, travelling, and spending time with her family.
Optometrist Anna Lazarev examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. She completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college and four years of professional education at SUNY College of Optometry in New York, NY, leading to the Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree. Her main focus is understanding his patients’ eye care needs and providing them with the most up-to-date treatment options available. Dr. Anna Lazarev is sensitive to the uniqueness of each patient’s situation and aliment, and adapts her treatment options properly to accommodate individual needs and concerns. She gives her patients undivided, focused attention, thus she is able to deliver the best care and treatment available.
Elianna Sharvit, OD, is a skilled optometrist practicing at New York Retina and Macula Institute's location in Borough Park in Brooklyn. She is excited to be part of the team and relishes the opportunity to provide comprehensive eye care to individuals in the Brooklyn community.
Dr. Sharvit completed her Doctor of Optometry and Master of Vision Science degrees at the SUNY College of Optometry and her micro-credential in cornea and contact lenses.
Her special interests include dry eye disease, contact lenses, digital eye strain, and glaucoma. She is committed to helping patients improve their vision and overall eye health so that they can see more clearly, preserve their vision, and experience a better quality of life.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sharvit or another member of the team at New York Retina and Macula Institute, call the nearest office or reqeust an appointment using the online booking feature today.
Dmitri Bondarenko, OD, is an experienced optometrist at Vistasite Eye Care of Kings Plaza Mall, serving patients in the Mill Basin neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, and throughout New York City. With his diverse education and hands-on training in ophthalmology and optometry, Dr. Bondarenko helps patients manage chronic eye conditions while improving their vision.
After earning his medical degree from First Pavlov State Medical University of St. Petersburg in Russia, Dr. Bondarenko completed his residency in ophthalmology at the same institution. He then relocated to the United States and finished his Doctor of Optometry at the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York, New York.
An extensive medical background enables Dr. Bondarenko to expertly diagnose and treat complex eye conditions that can impair a patient’s quality of life. He has special interests in glaucoma, flashers and floaters, color vision deficiency, and retinitis. Dr. Bondarenko even has comprehensive training in correcting nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hypermetropia).
Not only is Dr. Bondarenko fluent in English, he’s also fluent in Russian. This allows him to communicate with patients who might otherwise struggle with language barriers.
At Vistasite Eye Care of Kings Plaza Mall, Dr. Bondarenko is known for being professional and educating his patients. He takes the time to answer patients' questions, ensuring they feel safe and never rushed. Dr. Bondarenko is friendly and patient and is highly recommended by patients.
When he isn't treating patients, Dr. Bondarenko enjoys reading, skiing, and cycling.
Gary Eppel, OD, is an esteemed optometrist at Vistasite Eye Care of Kings Plaza Mall, serving patients in the Mill Basin neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, and throughout New York City. Dr. Eppel specializes in vision therapy and eye exams and demonstrates a passion for providing exceptional eye care to a diverse population of patients.
Dr. Eppel began his education at Queens College of the City University of New York in the Queens borough of New York City, where he earned his bachelor's degree. Eager to advance his expertise, he pursued his Doctor of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida.
Dedicated to enhancing vision and eye health, Dr. Eppel treats various eye conditions, such as dry eyes, double vision, eye infections, and allergic eye problems. In addition to providing annual eye exams and glaucoma consultations, he offers optometry follow-ups, Botox® treatments, eyeglass prescriptions, and refractive therapy.
Patients describe Dr. Eppel as thorough, knowledgeable, and personable. Emphasizing a patient-centered approach, he ensures that every individual feels actively involved in their personalized treatment plan.
Dr. Eppel enjoys collaborating with the Vistasite Eye Care of Kings Plaza Mall team and fostering positive relationships with his patients. Whether meeting the needs of new or returning patients, he looks forward to continuing his mission of delivering outstanding eye care services.
Dr. Marina Kotlyar is a top-rated optometrist providing skilled, compassionate care for patients in Brooklyn, NY, and throughout the New York City metro region. At Grand Vision Center, she offers all patients the most advanced eye care services, including routine comprehensive eye exams to help detect vision problems at their earliest stages so they can be corrected for optimal outcomes. As an experienced eye care provider, she offers evaluation and management for chronic eye diseases and conditions, including dry eye, glaucoma, anterior segment disease, as well as pre-op evaluation and post-op cataract management. Services also include diagnosis and evaluation of retinal diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy.
Located on Kings Highway, the office features state-of-the-art equipment, enabling Dr. Kotlyar to offer each patient the individualized care he or she needs to have the safest, most effective and most appropriate care for optimal visual outcomes. The practice also provides DMV vision exams and a complete selection of contact lenses and comfortable, fashionable eyewear to make getting the best eye care solutions as convenient and simple as possible.
After earning her OD degree at the New England College of Optometry where she focused on the management and treatment of all types of ocular diseases as well as geriatric eye care, Dr. Kotlyar completed an externship at the Bascom Palmer Institute in Miami, Florida, one of the nation's leading eye institutes.
At Grand Vision Center, Dr. Kotlyar welcomes new patients, providing customized, compassionate care to help patients enjoy better visual health. The practice accepts most major medical insurance plans, and Dr. Kotlyar speaks both English and Russian.
“Wait time was reasonable. The technician provided clear guidance throughout the multistep eye exam. Discussion with Dr Kotlyar was insightful and productive. The sales representative explored both technical and financial aspects of each decision involved in fulfillment of eyeglasses. Despite a plethora of questions, the entire visit took about an hour.”