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Stephen Wolchok, MD, is an ophthalmologist at Wolchok Eye Associates, PA in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Wolchok took over the practice from his father Eugene Wolchok, MD, after he retired. He looks forward to establishing long-lasting relationships with his patients, and helping them achieve optimum eye health.

Dr. Wolchok earned his Bachelor of Science from Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1996. After graduation, he continued on to the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville. He returned to Emory University’s School of Medicine for his surgery internship, and rounded out his medical training with an ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas.

Dr. Wolchok was named a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology in 2008. He is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the American Board of Ophthalmology. 

He has provided caring and comprehensive eye health services to patients at Wolchok Eye Associates, PA, since 2007.

Dr. Andrew Lee graduated cum laude and with Phi Beta Kappa honors from UCLA. He then went on to complete his medical degree at the NYU School of Medicine. After his internship in internal medicine at UC Irvine School of Medicine, he went on to complete his residency in ophthalmology at the Northwell Health Eye Institute in New York where he served as chief resident in his final year. Dr. Lee then went on to receive additional training at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA where he completed a fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery.  

  A dedicated clinician scientist, Dr. Lee has published several papers in multiple peer-reviewed medical journals regarding topics in cornea, retina, glaucoma, and pediatric ophthalmology. Notably, he was the first to report on acute angle-closure induced by daratumumab, a monoclonal antibody used to treat relapsing multiple myeloma. He finds tremendous joy and satisfaction in improving the health of patients’ eyes, and remains at the forefront of medical knowledge and surgical skills to ensure the best possible outcomes for his patients.    In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Dr. Lee is a native of Irvine, and is thrilled to be back home where he can give back to the community that has given him so much.   Training and Certifications

University Of California, Los Angeles, BS, Cum Laude

New York University School Of Medicine, MD   UC Irvine School Of Medicine, Internship (Internal Medicine)

Northwell Health Eye Institute, Residency (Ophthalmology), Chief Resident

Stein Eye Institute At UCLA, Fellowship (Cornea, External Diseases, And Refractive Surgery)

American Board Of Ophthalmology, Diplomate 

American Academy Of Ophthalmology, Member 

About Dr. Todd J. Bragin

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As a board-certified ophthalmologist, Todd Bragin, MD offers expert eye care services and surgeries to patients from in and around Lynbrook, New York. He provides a comprehensive array of services, including everything from general eye care and exams to advanced treatments for cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

Dr. Bragin earned his medical degree at Northwestern University School of Medicine, one of the country’s leading private research and teaching universities, in Chicago, Illinois. He went on to serve his internship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, and his Ophthalmology residency at Saint Vincent Hospital/Medical Center of New York.

During his final year, he served as the chief resident in Ophthalmology. He is board-certified and a fellow of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Bragin has over 30 years of experience as an ophthalmologist committed to providing the best possible care to his patients, helping them reach full visual potential. He stays up-to-date with emerging technologies in ophthalmology. For example, he is one of the first surgeons to offer state-of-the-art laser surgery techniques to gently and safely remove your cataract, allowing rapid healing. Dr. Bragin has been certified to perform LASIK and PRK vision correction since 1996.

Dr. Bragin gives his patients highly personalized care, catering to their specific needs. Our office tries to be very accommodating with convenient office hours available. Emergencies are addressed the same day.  He is a respected surgeon and provides nonsurgical and noninvasive treatment options to restore patients' eye health and vision to the maximum degree possible.

The highly skilled ophthalmologists at the practice of Dr. Wayne H. Martin, MD in Diamond Bar, California, provide men and women with the finest eye care available in Los Angeles County.

With more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Martin leads a team of expert doctors who provide a full range of services, including optometry, LASIK, and treatment for serious conditions, such as cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

For your convenience, they perform surgical treatments at the office on an outpatient basis. Furthermore, their surgical procedures are minimally invasive and are performed only after conservative treatments are considered.  

Dr. Martin and his team treat the underlying causes of eye conditions, and they help their patients adjust to any changes in sight. Dr. Martin recognizes the close relationship between eye health and overall health, so he and his team work closely with their patients’ other doctors with the goal of reaching the best possible outcomes.

To get top-notch eye care from friendly doctors who want the best for you, book an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Wayne H. Martin, MD today.

Yasser Elshatory, MD, PhD, FACS, FASRS is a board-certified ophthalmologist, fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon and retina specialist with more than a decade of experience caring for patients with complex retinal diseases. As the founder of Elshatory Retina Associates in Plano, Texas, Dr. Elshatory combines his background as a physician-scientist with advanced surgical expertise to provide evidence-based medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the retina and vitreous. He provides care in English, Arabic, and Spanish, serving patients throughout Plano and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Dr. Elshatory graduated summa cum laude from the University of Rochester with a degree in Neuroscience, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and selected for the Rochester Early Medical Scholars Program. He completed his medical degree and PhD in Neuroscience through the University of Rochester’s Medical Scientist Training Program. His doctoral dissertation — “The LIM-Homeodomain Protein Islet-1 is a Key Regulator of Restricted Neuronal Subtypes in the Retina and Forebrain” — earned him the Doty Award for Excellence in Neuroscience PhD Research. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Oklahoma, where he received the Medical Student Teaching Award and the Resident Research Award at the Dean McGee Eye Institute. He then completed a two-year vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as a Heed Foundation Fellow. Dr. Elshatory is proud to serve the diverse Dallas/Fort Worth community, offering advanced treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachments.

Edwin Y. Endo, OD & Associates provides superior optometry services to promote good vision and support long-term eye health in adults and children in and around the Aiea-Pearl City neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii. Edwin Y. Endo, OD, and the team take an integrative approach to diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye diseases, including macular degeneration and glaucoma.

Comprehensive eye exams are available to identify potential issues that affect eye health. The team also uses advanced diagnostic technologies to diagnose underlying diseases like dry eyes and eye infections. They can address eye emergencies and provide referrals to specialists for additional care.

Edwin Y. Endo, OD & Associates also provide a full selection of high-quality prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, and specialty lenses. The team identifies patient prescriptions during an exam and provides fittings to ensure glasses and contacts fit comfortably.

Dr. Endo is a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Optometry as a therapeutic optometrist and an optometric glaucoma specialist. He graduated from the University of Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Marshall B. Ketchum University’s Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, California.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Endo is also an adjunct clinic assistant professor at Midwestern University Eye Institute in Glendale, Arizona; Western University College of Optometry in Pomona, California; UAB College of Optometry in Birmingham, Alabama; and University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

Along with the team, Dr. Endo values educating patients about maintaining good eye health through nutritional counseling. The practice earned the 2022 Best Optometrists Spectrum Award from RateMD, and Dr. Edno was selected for the 2022 Top Eye Doctor award from the Star Advertiser.

When not assisting his patients, Dr. Endo enjoys photography, hiking, collecting unusual manifestations of natural earth, and designing natural landscapes with sculptures. He remains an active member of the Hawaii Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association, and the American Board of Optometry.

Schedule a consultation online or call the office of Edwin Y. Endo, OD & Associates today to learn more about the available optometry services. 

Board-certified ophthalmologist Phelan Piehota, DO, joined the Lowcountry Eye Specialists team in June 2020 and specializes in treating diseases of the eye, eyelids, and surrounding structures. He is proud to provide comprehensive eye care for patients throughout Ladson, South Carolina. 

Dr. Piehota is a former member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, in which he was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom as a combat medic. During his time in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, Dr. Piehota conducted over 300 combat missions.

Upon returning home, Dr. Piehota completed his undergraduate education with honors at Millersville University in Millersville, Pennsylvania. Following graduation, he earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then went on to complete his osteopathic internship and ophthalmology residency at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

When he's not practicing at Lowcountry Eye Specialists, Dr. Piehota enjoys kayaking, fishing, tennis, and spending time with family and friends.

Rachel Ellyn, MD, is a board-certified comprehensive opthalmologist with advanced fellowship training in surgical glaucoma and cataracts at Lowcountry Eye Specialists, located in Ladson, South Carolina. She joined the Lowcountry Eye Specialists team in August of 2023. 

Dr. Ellyn is skilled in the latest microinvasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), traditional glaucoma surgery, and astigmatism-correcting and advanced technology intraocular lens implants. She also treats patients for conditions including, but not limited to, diabetic eye disease, dry eye, macular degeneration, infections, and eye trauma.

Born and raised on James Island, Dr. Ellyn graduated from Clemson University prior to attending The Medical University of South Carolina for her medical degree. She completed her internship and residency at The University of South Carolina, where she was selected as chief resident in her final year. Dr. Ellyn then went on to complete a surgical glaucoma fellowship at Callahan Eye Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Glaucoma Society.

Dr. Ellyn’s love for ophthalmology was passed down from her father, Dr. John Ellyn, who has been a practicing ophthalmologist in the Charleston area for over 30 years.

Dr. Ellyn and her husband, Matt, are delighted to be back home. They enjoy spending time with family and friends, as well as their two goldendoodles, Maddux and Smoltz.

Jay Thompson, MD, also known as John E. Thompson III, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Lowcountry Eye Specialists who specializes in cataract surgery, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease. He also treats adult patients in Ladson, South Carolina, for conditions including, but not limited to, macular degeneration, infections, eye trauma, dry eye, pterygium, and eyelid disorders.

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Dr. Thompson graduated with high honors from Middlebury College in Vermont with a degree in biochemistry. He was lured to Charleston to attend the Medical University of South Carolina on the prestigious E. Conyers O’Bryan Scholarship, a full merit-based scholarship awarded for academic achievement. His residency in ophthalmology at Eastern Virginia Medical School concluded with him serving as chief resident during his final year.

Dr. Thompson received the Frey Award for excellence in research from the Virginia Society of Ophthalmology. This award recognizes only one resident in the state every year. He has done extensive research in ophthalmology, has published papers in leading ophthalmology journals, and continues to be involved in clinical studies. 

Dr. Thompson and his wife, Heather, currently reside on James Island with their two beautiful daughters.

Dr. Plummer is a board-certified eye physician and surgeon specializing in premium cataract and refractive surgery. He is a diplomate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Since he began practicing in the Kyle area in 2021, he has earned a reputation for excellent surgical skills and compassionate bedside manner. He was named “Best of Hays County” in the category of eye care in 2023. In 2024, Dr. Plummer decided to open his own practice to better serve his patients, offering an unmatched level of personalized care.

He was born and raised in San Antonio and attended Baylor University where he met his wife, Heather. He then graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. After completing his ophthalmology residency at the University of Missouri, he and his wife knew they were destined to return to the hill country, where they are proud to be raising their three sons, Lee, Luke and Jack.

Keith Kellum, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with the team at Southern Eye Institute, with locations in Houma and Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Kellum has been delivering the highest quality eye care to his community for over two decades. 

Dr. Kellum is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and a magna cum laude graduate of The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He also has extensive post-graduate training – he completed a preliminary medical internship at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and a specialized residency, as chief resident, in ophthalmology at the Louisiana State University Eye Center in New Orleans. 

An esteemed member of the medical community, Dr. Kellum is a published author, a board-certified diplomate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and an active member in many leading medical organizations, including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Academy of Ophthalmology, the New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmologist, and Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.

Dr. Kellum also enjoys giving back to his community through his participation in programs like Eye Care America and the Community Outreach Program, which provides eye care to patients without insurance.

Nano Zeringue, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with the team at Southern Eye Institute, which has offices in Houma and Thibodaux, Louisiana. Dr. Zeringue has been providing professional medical and surgical eye care in her hometown of Thibodaux since 2004. 

Dr. Zeringue completed her medical degree in 1997 at Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport, where she graduated with honors. After graduating, she completed her internship at Carraway Methodist Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. She furthered her training with an ophthalmology residency at Tulane University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

In addition to her education and training, Dr. Zeringue is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

With over two decades of experience, Dr. Zeringue is excited to provide high-quality eye care to patients of all ages. To make an appointment with Dr. Zeringue, call Southern Eye Institute or book online.

Dr. Nora Muakkassa is a board-certified ophthalmologist and medical retina specialist. She graduated from Cornell University and earned her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, where she was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. She went on to complete her ophthalmology residency and a fellowship in medical retina at Tufts Medical Center.

Following her training, Dr. Muakkassa joined the faculty at Tufts Medical Center as an assistant professor. During her time there, she led the retina curriculum for ophthalmology residents and contributed to the training of retina fellows. Dr. Muakkassa is the co-founder of OphthoGenie, an educational ophthalmology company she started with her colleague in 2019. She has published several scientific articles and presented her research at national ophthalmology meetings.

Since 2019, Dr. Muakkassa has been dedicated to providing comprehensive ophthalmic care in Colorado, with a special focus on diseases of the retina.

Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, cooking, and gardening.

Zachary Koretz, MD, MPH is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon (Retina Specialist) with a passion for patient care and a remarkable background in eye health.

Originally from Los Angeles, Dr. Koretz graduated first his class from Tulane University School of Medicine where he also earned a Master’s in Public Health in Epidemiology. At Tulane, Dr. Koretz was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and he was elected president of the medical student body. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh and a fellowship at the prestigious Shiley Eye Institute at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Koretz has authored numerous research publications on retinal imaging, infectious eye diseases, and ChatGPT in ophthalmology. He also served as a clinical instructor at UC San Diego and the San Diego VA Medical Center, sharing his expertise with future doctors. His community work includes leading free eye clinics for underserved populations and medical mission trips.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Koretz enjoys photography, cooking, and exploring Denver with his wife, two daughters, and their Golden Retriever.

Stanislav Ilyusha, OD, is an experienced and detail-oriented optometrist. He leads the team at Vistasite Eye Care of Sheepshead Bay in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. 

Dr. Ilyusha earned his doctoral degree in optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. At Vistasite Eye Care of Sheepshead Bay, Dr. Ilyusha tends to patients struggling with various concerns, including allergic eye problems, astigmatism, corneal abrasion, and eye inflammation. 

He is also experienced in dealing with procedures like comprehensive dilated eye exams. Additionally, he is fluent in English and Russian, making him accessible to patients from various cultural backgrounds. 

Dr. Ilyusha is passionate about providing his patients with optimal and leading-edge care for their recovery and overall maintenance of eye health. He is attentive to his patient’s concerns and strives to partner with them to make eye care an integral part of their health. 

Vistasite Eye Care of Sheepshead Bay offers professional, proactive, comprehensive eye care to patients in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, and the surrounding area. Experienced optometrist Stanislav Ilyusha, OD, and a qualified team provide a wide variety of services with a holistic, integrative approach for all ages at a modern office featuring state-of-the-art equipment.

Basic eye care services include standard glasses and contact lens exams. This helps patients get an accurate prescription for corrective lenses so they can enjoy clear vision. Patients can select from an array of specialty eyewear brands, including Zeiss™, Varilux™, Silhouette®, Philipp Plein™, Chopard®, Ray-ban®, Bottega Veneta®, Prada®, and Gucci® as well as specialty contact lenses. 

The practice provides thorough diabetic eye exams and management of glaucoma. The team also sees patients struggling with eye allergies and people needing dry eye get treatment or emergency eye care. 

Vistasite Eye Care of Sheepshead Bay offers pediatric eye care and welcomes children of all ages. The new office is fully accessible to people who use a wheelchair, too. The entire staff commits to providing compassionate, quality care for every patient.

Patients looking for a quality eye care provider can call Vistasite Eye Care of Sheepshead Bay today or use this website to schedule an appointment online.