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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.
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. 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. 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. 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.
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
Stephen Khachikian, MD, is a dedicated and experienced ophthalmologist serving patients in the Rapid City, South Dakota, area. As a cornea, cataract, and refractive specialist, Dr. Khachikian offers LASIK, corneal surgery, cataract surgery, PRK, and many other types of advanced eye care.
Dr. Khachikian earned his undergraduate degree at Siena College in Loudonville, New York, and went on to graduate from Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. He completed his ophthalmology residency and a fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery in Albany as well.
Throughout his career, Dr. Khachikian has completed extensive research in the areas of eye disease, medical eye equipment advances, and state-of-the-art surgical techniques. Dr. Khachikian continues to participate in clinical research trials, and he’s a published author who’s well-known for his insightful articles on corneal and cataract surgeries.
For the best in ophthalmology care from a board-certified eye health specialist, book an appointment online or by calling the office of Stephen Khachikian, MD, today.
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. 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.
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.
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.
Dilys Bart, MD is an expertly trained ophthalmologist in the Presidio Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, California.
Dr. Bart earned her undergraduate degree from Stanford University, where she graduated with honors and distinction. She graduated medical school from the University of California at San Francisco and completed residency training at Washington University. She is Board-Certified bythe American Board of Ophthalmology and isa member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery,and the California Medical Association.
Dr. Bart is committed to exceptional eye care, optimal vision, and lifelong eye health for her patients, from children to older adults, in her recently renovated office. She respects their time and keeps waits to a minimum.
Dr. Bart hasadvancedexpertise insutureless and small incision cataract surgery, femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, and premium intraocular lens technology, including toric, light-adjustable, multifocal, and accommodating lens implants.
We are honored that Dr. Bart has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for several years, as featured in San Francisco Magazine. For over 25 years, Castle Connolly has been a trusted resource in identifying the nation’s best doctors — a recognition that only goes to the top 7% of all US board-certified physicians.
Dr. Bart is married with two children. She enjoys swimming, learning new languages, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
QUESTION AND ANSWER WITH DR. BART
How did you decide on a career in medicine?
I decided to become an ophthalmologist when I was a junior in high school. Getting my first pair of eyeglasses had a surprisingly profound effect on my life. Clear vision gave me a new — found confidence and sense of well-being. In my case, proper vision meant more than just seeing things clearer; its effect was energizing and transformative. I have always wanted the same experience for each my patients. Excellent vision can offer a new lease on life.
At Stanford University, I studied human biology, with a concentration on vision and perception. I was fascinated by the human visual system. The more I learned about ophthalmology, the more I realized how well-suited I was for this specialty. Ophthalmology requires precision and attention to detail. Complex analytical thought is a necessity. Eye surgery calls for very fine dexterity as well as an aptitude for 3D mechanics.Fortunately, these characteristics came to me naturally. No one from my childhood was surprised when I became an ophthalmologist.(!)
What do you find fulfilling about your work?
I love practicing medicine — the fascinating complexity of the human body and the continual innovations of modern medicine.But the most fulfilling aspect of my work is seeing my patients living healthier, more productive, and happier lives. I enjoy helping others see clearly, treating disease and eliminating pain. It may be an elaborate exam for an eyeglass prescription employing refined techniques many doctors don’t use. It may be performing a procedure or giving medication that stops a disease process and restores good health. Seeing both their improved vision and their resultant joy is satisfying.
Tell us about the culture and values of your practice.
Our practice is patient-centered. We work as a team to ensure that the most advanced medicine is combined with the best experience in our office. We want each patient to feel comfortable, informed, and happy with the care we provide.
What makes your practice different from others’?
My patients tell me I am more communicative than other doctors they have seen. I welcome questions and give thorough explanations. I invite patient participation in forming treatment plans. I get to know my patients. My patients choose me because I care.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Bart, call or request an appointment online today.
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
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