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Raphael E. Rosenbaum, MD, is a skilled ophthalmologist and uveitis specialist serving the tri-state area with four New York offices in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New Rochelle, and Forest Hills. With his extensive surgical training and ongoing practice, Dr. Rosenbaum is board eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Rosenbaum earned his bachelor of arts from Yeshiva University in New York, where he graduated with honors with a major in mathematics and a minor in biology. He earned his medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla and completed his internship at Westchester Medical Center in the same city. Dr. Rosenbaum did his residency in ophthalmology at Nassau University Medical Center/Stony Brook University in East Meadow, New York, where he served as chief resident in ophthalmology.

After completing his residency, Dr. Rosenbaum went on to do fellowship training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts Eye Research & Surgery Institution. During his fellowships, he specialized in ocular immunology, ocular inflammatory diseases, and the treatment of uveitis. 

Dr. Rosenbaum’s surgical training includes performing complex cataract extraction, glaucoma surgery, retinal surgery, cornea surgery, and placement of retinal implants, as well as glaucoma and retinal laser surgery. 

Active in ophthalmic research, Dr. Rosenbaum has co-authored peer-reviewed articles and presented at national ophthalmology conferences, and he has been a co-investigator in multiple prospective and experimental research trials. He’s also an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 

To help educate the next generation of ophthalmologists, Dr. Rosenbaum is an attending ophthalmologist at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Nassau University Medical Center, where he devotes his time to teaching. Dr. Rosenbaum also serves as the Associate Program Director and Chief of Uveitis Service at Nassau University Medical Center.

Dr. Brandon Lee is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon. Born and raised in Honolulu, Dr. Lee graduated from Iolani School and is the son of Dr. Worldster Lee. Dr. Brandon Lee completed his undergraduate studies at UCLA, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude, majoring in physiological science. Dr. Lee received his MD from Harvard Medical School, where he was awarded the Gerald B. Foster Prize upon graduation.

Dr. Lee completed his residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Southern California’s prestigious Doheny Eye Institute in Los Angeles. He then completed a fellowship in medical diseases of the retina at the renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami – consistently ranked as the nation’s top eye hospital by US News & World Report. At Bascom Palmer, Dr. Lee trained under Dr. Philip Rosenfeld, who first pioneered the use of Avastin in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration.

Aside from medicine, Dr. Lee enjoys teaching and mentoring young people. He has worked as a teacher and youth counselor for various programs serving disadvantaged students from Waimanalo, Leeward Oahu and the Waianae Coast. While at Harvard, Dr. Lee served as a mentor for the Ho’oulu Project, a summer program for Native Hawaiian high school students interested in medicine held at Harvard Medical School.

Today Dr. Lee is fulfilling his dream of practicing with his father at the Cataract & Vision Center of Hawaii. He has presented his research at national meetings and published articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time at the beach, staying fit, trying different types of cuisine and recently started learning golf. He is an enthusiast of Hawaiian music and an avid college football, UH athletics and Miami Heat fan.

Richard Storm, M.D. P.C. has a rare combination of board-certifications in ophthalmology and pediatrics to go along with 30-plus years of experience. At his practices in  Long Beach, New York, he offers expert treatment to the residents of Brooklyn Heights and Suffolk and Nassau counties for a variety of pediatric eye conditions such as strabismus and amblyopia, as well as comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for adult eye health conditions like cataracts and macular degeneration. 

Dr. Storm earned his medical degree with high honors at the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn and elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He served his residency in pediatrics at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, New York, and ophthalmology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Storm also completed additional post-residency training in strabismus at the Columbia University Medical Center-Harkness Eye Institute in New York City. 

A fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology, the American Board of Pediatrics, and the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Storm is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Pediatrics. He consistently earns the American Medical Association Physician's Recognition Award for continuing education in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of eye diseases.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Storm teaches medical residents and frequently lectures at ophthalmology, pediatrics, and family practice training programs.

Dr. Lin is a board-certified ophthalmologist, located in Fountain Valley, California, with advanced training in corneal disorders and LASIK surgery. Her clinical interests include corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, and management of LASIK complication. A member of the prestigious Corneal Society, Dr. Lin is one of a few corneal surgeons who performs small incision, disease-specific corneal transplants in the United States. In addition to LASIK eye surgery, Dr. Lin is skilled in ICL (implantable contact lens) procedures. Dr. Lin received her medical degree with honors from Northwestern University. She completed her internship at MacNeal Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Chicago. She then continued her intensive training with residency at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, where she mastered the latest ophthalmic surgical techniques.

“I love what I do as an ophthalmologist. I enjoy doing things right, and embrace the challenge to continually improve my technique, reduce the risk to patients, and obtain the best results. It brightens my day to see the joy and excitement in my patients’ eyes after their vision is properly restored.” –Dr. Lin

She furthered her training with a fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at the University of Colorado. Dr. Lin then joined the faculty at the University of Colorado, instructing and proctoring resident physicians. Dr. Lin is adamant about staying ahead of the curve by adding cutting-edge procedures to her surgical repertoire. As a member of the renowned Corneal Society, Dr. Lin is passionate about bringing the newest corneal transplant techniques into the private practice setting. She is one of a few ophthalmic surgeons who performs Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) – a sutureless, small incision corneal transplant that treats Fuch’s dystrophy, as well as Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK) – a partial thickness corneal transplant that treats keratoconus and corneal scars. Outside of work, Dr. Lin enjoys classical music, cooking, and loves the outdoors. Even with her demanding schedule, she still makes time to travel abroad, go hiking, camping, skiing, and scuba diving.

Nicole M. Fuerst, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Fuerst Eye Center, in Glendale, California. Dr. Fuerst takes a patient-centered approach to care, treating each patient like a member of the family. She specializes in performing cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery. 

Dr. Fuerst completed medical school at the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She then completed her ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, where she received multiple teaching awards. She continued her training at the renowned Duke Eye Center in Durham, North Carolina. While at the Duke Eye Center, Dr. Fuerst completed a two-year clinical and research fellowship in cornea and external disease, where she learned and performed the latest techniques in corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery.

Committed to her profession, Dr. Fuerst has published many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She’s also been awarded for her research presentations on a variety of topics in the field of ophthalmology.

She has been voted to Southern California Super Doctors Rising Stars 2022-2025 and Castle Connolly Top Doctors 2023-2025. Known for her extensive skill and expertise, Dr. Fuerst receives many referrals from other eye doctors for routine and specialty eye procedures. 

David J. Fuerst, MD is an experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract, corneal, and refractive surgery at his practice, Fuerst Eye Center, in Glendale, California. He is one of few refractive surgeons specializing in surgery of the cornea — the part of the eye treated by LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) and most other types of refractive surgery. 

Because of his training, experience, and outstanding results, Dr. Fuerst receives many referrals from other eye care specialists for both routine and complex eye surgery, as well as referrals from his satisfied patients.

After completing his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago, Dr. Fuerst continued his training at the University of California, San Francisco’s (UCSF) Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology, completing his fellowship in cornea and external disease. 

Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Fuerst is a recognized mentor and educator. He served as the residency program director at White Memorial Medical Center and as an on-staff teacher at the University of Southern California (USC), which are both located in Los Angeles.

Dr. Fuerst provides compassionate care and treats each patient like a member of his family.

Dr. Alan Sheyman is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in diseases and surgery of the Retina. Dr. Sheyman believes in an individualized approach to what is often vision threatening chronic disease and leaves no stone unturned to find a favorable outcome for his patients.

An honors graduate of the University of Michigan and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at Mount Sinai in New York City, followed by a highly prestigious retinal fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Dr. Sheyman has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters on the subject of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular pucker, and unusual diseases of the retina. In addition, Dr. Sheyman trains doctors at Queens Hospital Center and at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

When not practicing medicine Dr. Sheyman enjoys spending time with his family and playing tennis.

Dr. Vijay Battu is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist with over 25 years of experience. Dr Battu was the youngest graduate in the history of Albany Medical College, who went on to complete his ophtalmology training there as well. He is having a stellar career as a past Chief of Ophthalmology at The Brooklyn Hospital Center and now in private practice. Dr Battu has vast experience in general ophthalmology, from contact lenses to diabetic eye disease, cataracts, glaucoma and dry eye. His focus on using the latest technology and his vast skillset to improve patients care and vision. He lives in New York City.

Dr. Ehrenhaus, or as we call him, Dr. Mike, is one of the few "go to" Cornea specialist in New York City.

His rigorous training in NY and California combined with his past work experience at SUNY Downstate and a busy referral practice make him an expert at all sorts of invasive and non-invasive corneal anterior segment procedures.

PKP, DSAEK, ICL, MIGS, CXL, LASIK (and more): Dr. Mike can explain the most complicated situations in English or Spanish and then expertly achieve a favorable outcome. He frequently travels to the Dominican Republic to perform charity care and teach other physicians.

When not practicing medicine, or traveling Dr Ehrenhaus enjoys landscaping and spending time with his family.

Dr. Vijay Battu is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist with over 25 years of experience. Dr Battu was the youngest graduate in the history of Albany Medical College, who went on to complete his ophtalmology training there as well. He is having a stellar career as a past Chief of Ophthalmology at The Brooklyn Hospital Center and now in private practice. Dr Battu has vast experience in general ophthalmology, from contact lenses to diabetic eye disease, cataracts, glaucoma and dry eye. His focus on using the latest technology and his vast skillset to improve patients care and vision. He lives in New York City.

Dr. Alan Sheyman is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in diseases and surgery of the Retina. Dr. Sheyman believes in an individualized approach to what is often vision threatening chronic disease and leaves no stone unturned to find a favorable outcome for his patients.

An honors graduate of the University of Michigan and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at Mount Sinai in New York City, followed by a highly prestigious retinal fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Dr. Sheyman has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters on the subject of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular pucker, and unusual diseases of the retina. In addition, Dr. Sheyman trains doctors at Queens Hospital Center and at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

When not practicing medicine Dr. Sheyman enjoys spending time with his family and playing tennis.

Dr. Ehrenhaus, or as we call him, Dr. Mike, is one of the few "go to" Cornea specialist in New York City.

His rigorous training in NY and California combined with his past work experience at SUNY Downstate and a busy referral practice make him an expert at all sorts of invasive and non-invasive corneal anterior segment procedures.

PKP, DSAEK, ICL, MIGS, CXL, LASIK (and more): Dr. Mike can explain the most complicated situations in English or Spanish and then expertly achieve a favorable outcome. He frequently travels to the Dominican Republic to perform charity care and teach other physicians.

When not practicing medicine, or traveling Dr Ehrenhaus enjoys landscaping and spending time with his family.

Rodrigo Belalcazar, MD, is an ophthalmologist and aesthetic surgeon at Advanced Eye Center located in Hialeah, Florida. He has performed thousands of the most innovative treatments to improve vision and eye health, as well as facial aesthetics for people in South Florida, the United States, and all over the world.

Dr. Belalcazar is one of several leading researchers in glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, refractive surgery, and keratoconus. He performs laser cataract surgery at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, North Miami Beach Surgical Center, Beraja Medical Institute in Coral Gables, and Palm Springs General Hospital in Hialeah. At his clinic, Dr. Belalcazar treats eye patients across the globe performing procedures such as: corneal transplants, laser glaucoma surgeries – of which he has performed over 3,000, and refractive surgeries – of which he has performed over 10,000, including LASIK, LASEK, PRK, RK, and EPI-LASEK. Besides offering cataract, LASIK, glaucoma, and numerous other eye surgeries, Dr. Belalcazar also performs cosmetic procedures and treatments, including: red eye treatment, eyelid procedures, skin rejuvenation, skin tightening, dermal fillers, and Botox®. 

A native of Colombia, Dr. Belalcazar received his Doctor of Medicine there and completed his residency at the Colombian Institute of Ocular Surgery, affiliated to the Pontifical Xavierian University in Bogotá. He underwent refractive surgery training at the world-famous Barraquer Institute of America in 1993, The Myopia Ocular Center in Madrid in 1996, and after becoming a naturalized US citizen, completed a refractive laser surgery fellowship in 2008 at Park Avenue Laser Vision in New York with Emil W. Chynn, MD, world-renowned refractive surgeon. Dr. Belalcazar has also completed a pediatrics residency at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Texas A&M is certified by the Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates of Medical Examiners, and is licensed by the Florida, Georgia, New York, and Texas State Medical Boards. He is a Member of The American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and The International Society of Refractive Surgery. All these qualifications, alongside his lifetime of experience, make Dr. Belalcazar one of several leading researchers in the field of ophthalmology.

He has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions, including the Colombian Culture & Heritage Award for his professional achievement and service to the national community, and has multiple recognitions for Outstanding and Professional Excellence from the State Senate, Council, and Assembly of New York.

He enjoys mountain and rock climbing, marathons, triathlons, hiking, scuba diving, and skydiving.

Dr. Brett M. Weinstock is a Wills Eye Hospital associated physician who provides comprehensive eye care including management of cataract, glaucoma, and laser vision correction. He received his Bachelors in Science in Biomedical Engineering from Brown University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a research honors thesis. While in medical school at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, Dr. Weinstock graduated with honors, distinction in research, and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society. He went on to complete his residency at the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital, training on the most advanced technologies available for eye surgery.

Dr. Weinstock’s areas of expertise include management of complex cataracts, including use of advanced technology lenses, laser assisted cataract surgery, and correction of astigmatism using the ORA system. He also performs glaucoma procedures, functional eyelid surgery, femtosecond LASIK eye surgery, and PRK laser vision correction.

Dr. Weinstock now is involved as a clinical instructor in the training of future residents at Wills Eye Hospital and medical students at Jefferson University. He is a member of the Cataract and Primary Eye Care Service, and covers emergency surgeries for the Wills Eye Emergency Room. He is also affiliated with Gloucester County Surgical Center in Mullica Hill and is a national member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Dr. Andrea H. Friedberg is a key member of the team at Friedberg Eye Associates. She is currently treating patients in Woodbury, New Jersey, and surrounding cities.

Dr. Friedberg earned her Doctorate of Medicine with high honors and Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Friedberg then completed a medical/surgical internship in the Emory University System obtaining a comprehensive knowledge and experience treating children and adults in private hospitals, trauma hospitals, and VA hospitals. Dr. Friedberg completed her ophthalmology residency at the world-renowned University of Pennsylvania Scheie Eye Institute,  including training at the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital.

Dr. Friedberg constantly works to stay up-to-date on all of the new techniques and treatments in ophthalmology/optometry. Throughout her career, she has taken many courses to supplement her knowledge and experience. She has received many Top Doc awards, and has been involved in resident and medical student education. Dr. Friedberg has extensive experience in dry eye treatments, eye and facial rejuvenation, eyelid surgery including small lesion removals, nutritional support, cataract diagnosis and surgery, glaucoma diagnosis and surgery including the IStent and many types of laser treatments.

Dr. Howard Friedberg is one of the experienced physicians currently treating patients at Friedberg Eye Associates in Woodbury, New Jersey. Dr. Friedberg graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He continued at Emory for his internship as well as three years of ophthalmology residency. He served as Chief Resident his final year. Following residency, he completed a year of fellowship in phacoemulsification and anterior segment surgery at Wills Eye Hospital.  

Dr. Friedberg’s areas of expertise include cataract surgery, including complicated, high-risk procedures, glaucoma treatment, and general ophthalmology. He has performed tens of thousands of procedures. He is affiliated with Gloucester County Surgical Center in Mullica Hill and well as Select Surgical Center in Washington Township. He is Chief of Ophthalmology at Inspira Health Center, Woodbury, NJ.  

He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and on the Board of Governors of the New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology. He has published numerous articles and recently was named Top Ophthalmologist in Gloucester County by the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce and the South Jersey Times.

Dr. Howard Friedberg is one of the experienced physicians currently treating patients at Friedberg Eye Associates in Woodbury, New Jersey. Dr. Friedberg graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He continued at Emory for his internship as well as three years of ophthalmology residency. He served as Chief Resident his final year. Following residency, he completed a year of fellowship in phacoemulsification and anterior segment surgery at Wills Eye Hospital.  

Dr. Friedberg’s areas of expertise include cataract surgery, including complicated, high-risk procedures, glaucoma treatment, and general ophthalmology. He has performed tens of thousands of procedures. He is affiliated with Gloucester County Surgical Center in Mullica Hill and well as Select Surgical Center in Washington Township. He is Chief of Ophthalmology at Inspira Health Center, Woodbury, NJ.  

He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and on the Board of Governors of the New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology. He has published numerous articles and recently was named Top Ophthalmologist in Gloucester County by the Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce and the South Jersey Times.