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.
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Dr. Brian Herschorn is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship-training in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. He received both his undergraduate and his medical degrees from McGill University in Montreal. Following postgraduate medical training at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre of the University of Toronto, Dr. Brian Herschorn completed his ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute of the University of Pennsylvania.
Fellowship training was completed at the Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital, here in New York City. Dr. Herschorn became a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 1983 and has practiced ophthalmology in New York City since that time. Dr. Herschorn has almost 30 years of extensive experience on the forefront of cataract surgery and almost 10 years of experience providing LASIK and refractive surgery to the community. His unique skills in the fields of oculoplastic, orbital, lacrimal, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery have been an asset to Ophthalmology Associates of Bay Ridge since 1985, when he began his affiliation.
Dr. Brian Herschorn has published a number of scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals such as the British Journal of Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Herschorn has held teaching posts at the Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital and, then, at the Mount Sinai Medical Center where he is affiliated. He is also on staff at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of the Beth Israel Medical Center and through the Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital at the Lenox Hill Hospital.
Kavita Surti, MD, is a lead physician and cosmetic specialist at Rancho Wellness Aesthetic, a state-of-the-art cosmetic medicine practice located in Rancho Cucamonga, California. With nearly 15 years in the medical field, Dr. Surti is passionate about using her expertise and experience to help patients in the San Bernardino area look and feel their absolute best.
Dr. Surti provides a full scope of cosmetic services, including advanced laser procedures for skin rejuvenation and tattoo removal, and Botox® and dermal fillers for long-lasting wrinkle reduction. As a board-certified ophthalmologist, she specializes in blepharoplasty, a cosmetic eyelid surgery designed to lift loose or droopy eyelids.
To help her patients get the aesthetic results they’re seeking, Dr. Surti always strives to maintain the highest level of communication. She believes that listening to patients’ concerns, educating them on their options, and placing their goals at the forefront of her treatment recommendations are all part of delivering of first-rate care.
After graduating with highest honors from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Dr. Surti received her medical degree, also with highest honors, from Wayne State School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. She then went on to complete a three-year residency program in ophthalmology at the nationally renowned program of Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Surti is also the founder and medical director of Citrus Valley Eye Care in Covina, California. She’s fluent in Spanish and welcomes all patients.
Richard Levine, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist and surgeon, and Medical Director of the Cliffside Laser Eye and Cataract Center in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. Since graduating with highest academic honors as an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania, he received his medical education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and ophthalmology training at the University of Pennsylvania Eye Institute. Dr. Levine has been in private practice for 25 years and has been recognized as an expert and innovator in cataract surgery. He was among the first doctors in the New York area to perform refractive cataract surgery and the multifocal lens implant procedure, one of the first in the nation to perform ‘MIGS” (Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery), and is one of the New York area’s most experienced LASIK specialists.
He’s established the Cliffside Laser Eye and Cataract Center to provide state-of-the-art medical and surgical therapy for correcting vision, in a friendly, inviting, patient-centric practice. Dr. Levine supervises a staff that performs more than 8,000 patient visits, and 3,000 eye surgeries annually.
As a featured cataract and LASIK specialist, he’s appeared on the MDTV Medical News TV Network, local affiliates of CBS, NBC, and was named one of “America’s Top Doctors” by Consumer Health Magazine.
He has performed charitable surgical missions twice to Sinaloa Province, Mexico, and this past year to Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.
Dr. Levine’s professional affiliations include:
Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Diplomate of American Board of Ophthalmology
Fellow of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Fellow of American Board of Eye Surgeons
Member of ‘SEES’ (Society for Excellence in Eye Surgery)
LASIK Laser Vision Correction Specialist
Dr. Levine’s areas of specialty include:
Refractive Cataract Surgery and Multifocal Lens Implantation
Dr. Ling Bei MD is a fellowship -trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon with a particular interest in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. She provides the most advanced medical, laser, and surgical techniques personalizing care for the individual's needs and lifestyle. She also performs laser-assisted cataract surgery with specialty intraocular lenses to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses.
Dr. Bei graduated magna cum laude from Duke University with a double major in Biomedical Engineering and English. She completed her medical school training at the University of Pittsburgh and her ophthalmology residency at Washington University in St. Louis where she was honored to receive the Resident Research Award. She further received dedicated glaucoma surgical training at the University of California - San Diego with world-renowned leaders in the glaucoma field and was chosen to receive the Fellow Teaching Award for her contributions to mentorship of other ophthalmologists. She has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals and is a member of the American Board of Ophthalmology and the American Glaucoma Society.
In her free time she enjoys fitness, travel, and water-sports with her two children and husband.
Dr. Irene Fong Sasaki is a caring and highly skilled, board-certified surgeon who specializes in Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery. She has practiced in Long Beach since 1995 and has built her practice through word of mouth referrals from satisfied patients and referring physicians.
Dr. Sasaki loves to care for people and is dedicated to providing her patients with the highest quality eye care.
Dr. Sasaki is a native Angelino and received her undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley. She earned her medical degree at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and then completed her internship at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco and a residency in ophthalmology at King Drew Medical Center. Dr. Sasaki wanted to increase her ability to diagnose and treat glaucoma and went on to pursue more extensive training by completing a fellowship in glaucoma at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA.
She is Board Certified and is current with new advances in sutureless, microincisional, laser cataract surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. She has expertise with premium lens implants including toric, multifocal and accommodating intraocular lens implants for patients who want to reduce their dependence on glasses after cataract surgery.
Dr. Sasaki is dedicated to investing in our communities. She volunteers and supports numerous organizations that promote women’s issues, youth sports and public education. Dr. Sasaki, her husband Ned, and their two sons, Matt and Will, are all baseball fans. Their home team is the Los Angeles Dodgers. She enjoys cooking, exploring new cuisines, traveling and sharing time with her family.
Dr. Audrey Mok is a board-certified ophthalmologist whose clinical and surgical expertise is focused on Cataract Surgery, Oculoplastics and Neuro-ophthalmology. She strives to bring her patients excellent and compassionate care.
Dr. Mok’s initial exposure to eye care started when she was a young child, when she realized that she could “actually see the leaves on the trees” after obtaining her first pair of glasses. She grew up locally in Southern California, attending St. Joseph High School in Lakewood. She began to think about a career in medicine during this time and during her undergraduate studies at UCLA, where she graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Psychobiology. Dr. Mok attended medical school at Georgetown University, and then decided to return to California to complete an internship in Internal Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
She then moved to Chicago to train at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary for her ophthalmology residency. During that time, she realized that she wished to specialize even further, and continued training at the University of California, Irvine, to complete a fellowship in Oculoplastics and Neuro-ophthalmology. During her fellowship, she gained additional experience in medical and surgical treatments for patients with eyelid disorders, eyelid reconstruction, thyroid disease, strokes, and other neurological conditions which can affect eyesight. Dr. Mok also performs cosmetic procedures such as upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), and is skilled in the use of Botox and Xeomin for both cosmetic and medical (i.e. for eyelid and facial spasms). She has extensive experience in injecting soft-tissue fillers such as Belotero, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, and Sculptra. She has presented posters and papers at international ophthalmological meetings, and since joining Eye Treatment Center in 2005 she has served as a primary or sub-investigator in multiple cutting-edge clinical research trials.
Dr. Mok was eager to return to the Southern California community that she grew up in, and is committed to her patients and to the area. In her current practice, she is also a skilled cataract surgeon well-versed in small-incision and laser cataract surgery and premium intraocular lens technology. Dr. Mok has been named by her peers to the Super Doctors® Rising Stars list in the past, and to Los Angeles Magazine’s Top Doctors list for 2018. In the past, she has served as Chair for the Department of Ophthalmology at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their two sons, traveling, running, and reading.
Dr. Timothy Lee is a board-certified ophthalmologist who opened the Eye Care Center of Kauai together with his partner, Dr. Layne Hashimoto, in Lihue, Hawaii, in 2007. From the start, his goal was to build a family-oriented eye center that offered comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages, and he has achieved that goal, specializing in managing diverse eye disease from cataracts, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and macular degeneration, to pterygium removal and pediatric eye disease.
Dr. Lee graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, then received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. He went on to complete an internship in internal medicine at the Long Beach VA Medical Center, then an ophthalmology residency at the University of California at Irvine College of Medicine. Dr. Lee worked at the Kauai Medical Clinic for 20 years before going into private practice and opening the Eye Care Center of Kauai with Dr. Hashimoto.
Dr. Lee loves listening to and playing music of all genres. When he was invited to perform in Aloha Medical Mission’s “Four Doctors and a Patient” piano fundraiser in Honolulu, he took inspiration from the movie “The Pianist” and played Chopin’s Ballade No. 1 in G minor, delivering such an outstanding performance that he went on to perform in the next three piano concern fundraisers.
In 2007, he helped raise funds for music scholarships by performing a solo piano program for a sold-out audience at the Mokihana Club’s Winter Concert on Kauai. Dr. Lee went on to organize and perform in the Wilcox Hospital Foundation’s fundraiser, “Music and Medicine,” which included a discussion about how music interrelates with medicine. Dr. Lee is fascinated by the healing power of music and uses a variety of musical selections to calm his patients during eye surgery.
Dr. Lee and his wife Leticia reside in Poipu, Kauai, with their daughter Bonnie. When he’s not spending time with his wife and daughter, Dr. Lee enjoys caring for his menagerie of family pets, including a Moluccan cockatoo named Steinway, several Holland lop rabbits, numerous Japanese koi, and several marine and freshwater aquaria at his home and office.
Dr. Jean Shein is a board-certified ophthalmologist who joined the Eye Care Center of Kauai, in Lihue, Hawaii, in 2009. She specializes in the medical and surgical management of cataracts, diabetes, glaucoma, ocular tumors, and macular degeneration. She also offers premium services, including eyelid surgery, multifocal lens implants, and astigmatic lens implants.
Dr. Shein perfectly matches the family focus of the Eye Care Center of Kauai, as she’s fellowship trained in pediatric eye diseases. She also offers cosmetic services for adults who want to maintain their appearance, such as SkinMedica facial peels, Botox treatments, and Latisse for lengthening eyelashes.
After graduating cum laude from Dartmouth College, Dr. Shein received her medical degree from New York University. Her love for Hawaii was realized during her internship year at the University of Hawaii. She finished her training in ophthalmology at New York University and at the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, where she served as chief resident in her senior year. Then she refined her skill during her fellowship at the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Shein has the respect of her patients and the community, as shown by the fact that she won Best Doctors in Hawaii for 3 consecutive years. When she’s not caring for the eye health of her patients, Dr. Shein enjoys spending as much time as possible with her husband and children.
Dr. Jose A. Mayans is a board-certified Ophthalmologist, specializing in retina and eye surgery. He completed his medical degree at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, School of Medicine in Mexico City. He performed his Ophthalmology Residency at MC Master University in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Mayans did a fellowship in Vitreous Retinal eye surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
His main interests are Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Cataract Surgery snd Premium IOL, Glaucoma.
Dr. Mayans is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Vitreous Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and also member of the Texas Medical Association.
He is available for consultation, English and Spanish; we accept mostly all insurances, including Medicare.
Jason Chien, MD, is a fellowship trained retina specialist and founder of Prestige Retina, Allen, TX. At Prestige Retina, he provides the most advanced medical and surgical retina treatments available to serve Allen, TX and surrounding North Dallas areas. Dr. Chien is fluent in Mandarin, accepts most medical insurances, and welcomes new patients to the practice.
Dr. Chien grew up in Taiwan, where his father is a vitreoretinal surgeon, and attended Phillips Exeter Academy after he moved to the United States. He received his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. After graduating medical school, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the New York Presbytarian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine-Cornell University and a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Dr. Chien takes a patient-centered treatment approach and tailors treatment recommendations for each individual patient depending on symptoms, concerns, and treatment goals.
Call Prestige Retina to schedule a new patient appointment, or book your visit online today.
Education & Training
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
Fellowship, Vitreoretinal Disease, and Surgery
New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medicine-Cornell University
Residency, Ophthalmology
Harbor Hospital, Georgetown University Medical Center
Internship, Internal Medicine
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
At Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma, cataract and glaucoma surgeon Anand Bhatt, MD, provides comprehensive vision care to adults living in Orange County, California.
Dr. Anand Bhatt is a leading expert in Orange County in the fields of cataract and glaucoma surgery. Prior to his decision to enter private practice, Dr. Bhatt was full-time ophthalmology faculty at the UC Irvine Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and the Veteran’s Hospital in Long Beach, CA. While at UC Irvine, Dr. Bhatt was involved in the cataract and glaucoma surgery training of more than 30 fellow ophthalmologists, including 7 other glaucoma specialists, many of whom practice locally and was recognized by his trainees for his excellence in surgical education with a teaching award.
During his career, Dr. Bhatt has been awarded by Southern California Super Doctors and has been selected as one of the Orange County Physicians of Excellence by Orange Coast Magazine for 4 consecutive years. Dr. Bhatt has also published many peer-reviewed scientific papers in the field of cataract and glaucoma surgery and served as a member of the American Glaucoma Society’s Patient Care Committee.
Dr. Bhatt graduated as valedictorian of his International Baccalaureate High School in Palm Harbor, FL, and was then admitted into a direct 6-year BS/MD program at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. During his time in medical school, he discovered his passion to save and restore vision, so he pursued a residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, TX. While in residency he was amongst the first surgeons in the U.S. to use astigmatic and multifocal lenses for vision correction with cataract surgery.
Dr. Bhatt subsequently completed a fellowship in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma at UC Irvine. After his fellowship training, he was recruited to remain on faculty at UC Irvine where he helped to preserve and restore vision in some of the most difficult surgical cataract and glaucoma cases and gained extensive experience in all varieties of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.
Dr. Bhatt treats each individual with the same care he would want to be provided to his own family. He uses the most advanced technology and surgical techniques to ensure the best treatment outcomes for various eye-related health problems, including cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, blurred vision, dry eyes, macular degeneration, and floaters. Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma can provide care to patients for general ophthalmology needs, including general eye exams or diabetic eye screenings.
Dr. Bhatt performs femtosecond laser refractive cataract surgery with Symfony®, Vivity™, PanOptix®, and toric lenses to optimize vision and reduce dependence on glasses. Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma also specialize in all types of glaucoma surgery and lasers, including iridotomy, trabeculoplasty (SLT), trabeculectomy, Ahmed and Baerveldt glaucoma implants, Xen shunt implantation, canaloplasty and vasodilation with the OMNI® surgical system, goniotomy with the Kahook Dual Blade®, and iStent® inject.
Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma does not charge any facility fee to patients, and our office has ample free parking on the ground level outside of our office building for your convenience. Dr. Bhatt is on staff at the St. Joseph Hospital Orange and performs outpatient surgery at the Pavilion Surgery Center. To receive comprehensive vision care, call Dr. Bhatt and the team at Orange County Cataract and Glaucoma. Book online to schedule an appointment or call the office today.
I welcome you to our website, and hopefully, at some point, to our office located in Encino, California. The purpose of this website is to give potential patients some basic information about my office and myself, David Paikal, MD. My practice specializes in comprehensive ophthalmology, where I favor conservative approaches, striving to be true to the bioethical tenet of “first do no harm.”
My staff and I will do everything possible to take the best care of you. The reason we can do so is because we love what we do: helping people to see better. Sometimes, that means admitting that we don’t have all the answers and referring you elsewhere. No one physician knows it all, and my staff and I are fortunate to have strong relationships with various sub-specialists, including academicians at universities, should the need arise.
In the great city of Los Angeles, we are blessed to have many world-class ophthalmologists, and therefore, your eyes will more than likely be in the best of hands with the majority of eye-care providers. Ultimately, your decision as a patient on whom to choose will really rest on who you feel most comfortable with, and where you can achieve the kind of patient-doctor relationship you are looking for.
My educational background is attached for those of you who are interested. I wish you health and happiness.
Sincerely,
David Paikal, M.D. Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA Stein Eye Institute
Retina Eye Specialists was founded by Dr. Raghu Murthy, MD, FACS, in 2004. Located in South Pasadena, California, the team at Retina Eye Specialists includes ophthalmology and retina specialists who provide comprehensive eye care, including a dilated fundus exam and digital imaging studies.
The team uses in-office-based treatments when appropriate for the treatment of retinal detachments,diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and other vitreoretinal diseases. The provider also does outpatient microsurgical procedures when necessary at the leading hospitals and surgery centers in the Los Angeles area.
Retina Eye Specialists is committed to ensuring patients understand their condition and treatment options. The provider takes time to answer any questions and provide high-quality care in a warm and welcoming environment.
Retina Eye Specialists is currently accepting new patients and accepts most major insurances. Same-day appointments are available for emergencies and same-week appointments for non-emergencies.
Feel free to call the South Pasadena office at (626) 202-2446. You can also book an appointment online today.
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.
Asa Morton, MD, is a top-ranked oculofacial plastic surgeon with advanced training in ophthalmology and plastic surgery, offering facial rejuvenation services to patients at his offices in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, and Escondido, California. Dr. Morton brings his extensive training and experience in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery to Eye Care of San Diego, treating conditions that may change the appearance around the eyes as well as physical changes that may affect vision. Oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery is unique to other cosmetic surgeries in that Dr. Morton has extensive knowledge and experience in ophthalmology, which further provides peace of mind for the patient knowing that their vision will always be protected with an eyelid or facial procedure. Dr. Morton provides treatment for facial trauma, eyelid cancer, and thyroid eye disease, as well as botox, neck lifts, and chemical peels.
Dr. Morton grew up in San Diego and completed his undergraduate studies at Revelle College University of California San Diego. Before pursuing a career in medicine, he fulfilled his dream of flying carrier-based fighter jets and served as a Navy pilot for five years. Dr. Morton then went on to complete medical school and received his MD from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Herbert School of Medicine in Bethesda, MD. While in medical school, he received various awards and recognitions, including the Surgeon General Award for academic excellence, medical professionalism, and leadership skills as well as selection to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, where he was elected as president.
Dr. Morton interned at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, where he also completed his residency in Ophthalmology. While completing his medical internship, he was chosen Intern of the Year. After completing his residency, Dr. Morton was assigned to the Naval Hospital Roosevelt Roads, in Puerto Rico, where he directed the Ophthalmology Department. Following this tour of duty, he was selected for the highly competitive University of Michigan program, where he spent two years studying and operating with innovators in the field of reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the eyelids, forehead, face, orbits, and lacrimal system.
Dr. Morton is honored to have served as the Director of Oculoplastics and Orbital Reconstruction at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, known then as the “President’s Hospital”, and then in the same position at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. For most of his military medical career, Dr. Morton was involved in complicated war-related facial injuries. These challenging cases created the foundation and skill set for the services he provides today. Community members and patients alike admire his 24 years of service in the Navy. He retired in 2003 and has been in private practice with Eye Care of San Diego since.
Beginning in 1988, he has participated in various humanitarian surgical missions and education programs all over the world. He currently delivers pro bono care with Helps International and Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. Dr. Morton is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a Fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has written numerous peer-reviewed articles and textbook chapters in the medical literature. Annually he continues to teach anatomy and surgical cadaver brow and facial reconstructive courses all over the world. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University.
Renowned for his surgical precision, clinical excellence, and unwavering commitment to patient care, Dr. Michael T. Ragen is widely regarded as one of the most respected ophthalmologists in the United States. For more than three decades, patients have traveled from across the country—and around the world—to seek his expertise.
As the founder and guiding force behind Ventura Eye Institute in Camarillo, California, Dr. Ragen has built one of the region’s most distinguished centers for advanced surgical eye care. For over 35 years, the institute has been recognized for delivering sophisticated, state-of-the-art treatments in a refined and patient-centered environment. In addition to caring for thousands of patients, Dr. Ragen has mentored and trained numerous surgeons, and many physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals entrust him with their own eye care.
Dr. Ragen’s dedication to compassionate, personalized medicine has earned him national recognition, including being named “Most Compassionate Doctor” by the American Registry and repeated inclusion among “America’s Best Physicians.”
Education & Distinguished Training
Dr. Ragen earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School and continued his advanced medical education at Harvard Medical School. He completed both his internship and ophthalmology residency at the world-renowned USC/Doheny Eye Institute, an institution recognized globally for excellence in ophthalmic research and surgical training.
Further refining his expertise, Dr. Ragen completed a clinical fellowship in oculoplastic surgery in Los Angeles, providing specialized training in delicate reconstructive and aesthetic procedures of the eye and surrounding structures. Following his fellowship, he established the Ventura Eye Institute to bring world-class ophthalmic care to the community.
Professional Leadership
Dr. Ragen maintains active membership in several of the field’s most respected professional organizations, including:
• American Academy of Ophthalmology
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Multiple national and international academic societies
He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)—a distinction recognizing the highest standards of surgical education, training, and ethical practice.
A Commitment to Excellence
Known for combining cutting-edge technology with meticulous surgical skill, Dr. Ragen provides advanced treatment options within a welcoming and sophisticated clinical setting. His approach is grounded in precision, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to the well-being of every patient.
For Dr. Ragen, exceptional eye care is not only about restoring vision—it is about delivering an experience defined by trust, expertise, and compassionate attention to every detail.
Dr. Ahmed Abdelhady is a board-certified ophthalmologist with advanced fellowship training in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery from the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Arizona, where he served as Chief Resident and was recognized with multiple honors, including the Ophthalmic Knowledge and Best Grand Rounds Presentation Awards.
Dr. Abdelhady earned his medical degree from Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Rowan University. His clinical and surgical expertise includes laser-assisted cataract surgery with premium lens implantation, corneal transplants, as well as LASIK and PRK vision correction.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Abdelhady is a published researcher with numerous peer-reviewed articles and national presentations on topics ranging from corneal ulcers and retinal diseases to ocular anatomy and infectious conditions. He is a member of leading ophthalmic organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Refractive Surgery Alliance.
With a patient-centered approach and a commitment to the latest advancements in eye care, Dr. Abdelhady is proud to bring high-quality, compassionate ophthalmic care to the community.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Abdelhady and the team at Holmdel Eye Center, call the office or request an appointment online today.
Dr. Abed Namavari is a medical doctor and surgeon, a board-certified ophthalmologist, and a fellowship-trained retina specialist. Dr Namavari received a Medical Degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and completed a transitional year at the Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He finished his ophthalmology residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago and graduated with a medical retina fellowship from the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, the highest-ranked ophthalmology program in the US. He then moved to Colorado and founded the Colorado Eye Clinic to provide personalized eye care to the community.
Dr. Namavari has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and has presented at multiple conferences. He has participated as co-investigator in multiple clinical trials for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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