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Dr. Navid Hakimian is a board‑certified ophthalmologist specializing in medical and surgical diseases of the retina. With more than three decades of experience, he is known for his thorough diagnostic approach and his commitment to preserving vision in patients facing complex retinal conditions.

A graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine (1991), Dr. Hakimian completed his ophthalmology residency at Stony Brook University Hospital from 1991 to 1995, followed by advanced fellowship training in retinal diseases and surgery from 1995 to 1997.

Since 1997, he has been an Associate at Retina Group P.C., where he provides comprehensive care for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, and surgical retinal disorders across multiple New York locations. His long-standing tenure reflects a deep commitment to continuity of care and to helping patients navigate chronic, often vision‑threatening retinal disease with clarity and confidence.

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.

BERKELEY HEIGHTS EYE GROUP IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE ADDITION OF A NEW DOCTOR TO OUR PRACTICE

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Albert Bargoud, M.D. to our practice.

 

Dr. Bargoud is well trained in comprehensive ophthalmology and in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma. He is completing a fellowship in glaucoma at NYU in June 2025. Prior to his fellowship at NYU, he received undergraduate and medical degrees from Rutgers University. He continued as a medical resident at Rutgers University Medical School and served in the capacity of chief resident.

Appointments are available for Dr. Bargoud starting September 3,2025.

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.

Irene Rusu, MD, is a fellowship-trained surgical and medical retinal specialist at Ophthalmology Associates of Bay Ridge in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. She is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

She received her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Chicago in Illinois. Dr. Rusu completed her ophthalmology residency at the New York University School of Medicine and her fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College/NY Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. 

Dr. Rusu is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Her research interests include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and the medical and surgical treatment of retinal diseases. She has published, researched, and presented at national conferences of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. 

Dr. Rusu has received numerous awards for her research, including the University of Chicago Ophthalmology and Visual Science Award for outstanding performance in ophthalmology.

Elias Aliprandis, MD, is a fellowship-trained corneal specialist practicing at Ophthalmology Associates of Bay Ridge in Brooklyn, New York. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusets, and his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. 

Dr. Aliprandis completed his ophthalmology residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He then received his fellowship training in cornea and external disease at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. 

Dr. Aliprandis has received numerous awards for his research and is licensed in New York. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Dr. Aliprandis specializes in cataract surgery, laser vision correction, corneal transplantation, dry eye, and diseases of the cornea and anterior segment of the eye. 

A LASIK surgery specialist, he employs the latest advances in LASIK and cataract surgery, such as bladeless LASIK, laser-assisted cataract surgery, and advanced intraocular lenses that can eliminate the need for eyeglasses after cataract surgery.

Akhilesh Singh, M.D., is a Board Certified physician specializing in ophthalmology. The doctor offers a wide variety of eye care services to his patients who live in the Forest Hills and Queens neighborhoods of New York. Dr. Singh has over 15 years of experience treating many different health conditions that affect the eyes including glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinal disease.

Dr. Singh received his medical degree from the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. He went on to complete his internship at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He then attended Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey where he completed his residency in Ophthalmology. The doctor continues to pursue his education so he can provide the latest in technological advancements in his field of practice.

About Dr. Littzi

At the offices of ophthalmologist Jacqueline Littzi, MD, in New Canaan and Greenwich, Connecticut, the team provides a professional and warm environment welcome to patients. As a family practice, the team at Littzi Eye Care often takes care of eye issues that are affecting multiple generations of the same family, ranging from grandparents through their grandchildren.

The team at Littzi Eye Care respects the fact that many patients have busy working and professional lives and need to be attended to in a timely manner, however, they strive to ensure that each patient has a thorough, one-on-one consultation with Dr. Littzi.

Dr. Littzi earned her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She then completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in ophthalmology at the same institution. She later completed a fellowship in glaucoma and cataract surgery at Harvard University. Dr. Littzi is currently on staff at Stamford Health and Greenwich Hospital, but she’s also a founding physician partner at Wilton Surgical Center.

As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Littzi is known for providing exceptional patient-centered care. She offers a full range of eye-related health services, including cataract surgery, emergency eye care, eye exams, and prescriptions for eyeglasses and contacts.

Dr. Littzi has expertise in fitting a wide variety of contact lenses from 1-day disposables to extended wear lenses. She specializes in all types of contact lens corrections and lens fitting problems. Some of the more common issues she manages include dry eyes, keratoconus, difficulty inserting lenses, instruction for children/adults on insertion techniques, severe astigmatism, and reading difficulties with current lenses.

Dr. Littzi has helped many patients wear multifocal contact lenses, and even multifocal lenses with astigmatism correction, successfully. Now, most disposable contact lenses can be fitted on a trial basis, so if you do not like wearing contacts, you can just throw them away.

The welcoming offices at Littzi Eye Care are not only comfortable, but feature state-of-the-art equipment, to treat and diagnose patients such as the Alcon LenSx® femtosecond laser, the and Widefield Fundus Photography.

Dr. Littzi and her team warmly welcome new patients seeking high-quality, patient-centered care to book an appointment at Littzi Eye Care. Appointments can be requested right here on the website, or by calling the office nearest you.

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. 

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.

Mark Heimmel, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and surgeon at Eye Care Specialists in East Windsor, New Jersey. Dr. Heimmel is highly experienced in vision correction surgery, performing over 30,000 procedures since 2006. 

Dr. Heimmel has been honored with many awards including Top Ophthalmologists in America, Compassionate Doctor Award, Patient’s Choice Award, Castle Connolly Top Doctor, NJ Top Docs, and New York Magazine’s Top Doctors. As a result, he is among the most chosen ophthalmologists by other doctors and nurses for their own care. 

He started his practice, Eye Care Specialists, with the vision to deliver the latest treatments for his patients. Dr. Heimmel believes that each patient is unique and loves spending time with them to discuss their treatment goals and needs. 

Dr. Heimmel was selected to join a prestigious BA/MD program at Rutgers University. He graduated with high honors and then went on to complete his residency training at Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School. 

Dedicated to safe and comfortable eye care, Dr. Heimmel is certified in LASIK and LenSx® cataract surgery. He is well-known as a specialist in laser eye surgery and intraocular lens (IOL) treatments. He has also published numerous articles in esteemed medical journals on treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy.

As a lifelong New Jersey resident, Dr. Heimmel is committed to providing quality services to the community. At Eye Care Specialists, he offers advanced eye care using state-of-the-art technology and personalized treatment plans. 

When not caring for his patients, Dr. Heimmel is an avid swimmer and tennis player. He also enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children.

Meet Dr. Marano

Matthew Marano Jr., MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist and nationally recognized leader in laser vision correction and advanced cataract surgery. As founder and director of Marano Eye Care — with offices in Denville, Livingston, and Newark, New Jersey — he brings subspecialty-level expertise to one of the region's most comprehensive ophthalmology practices.

Dr. Marano earned his undergraduate degree from Columbia University and his Doctor of Medicine from George Washington University School of Medicine. A trusted referral destination for colleagues throughout New Jersey, he has been named a New Jersey Monthly Top Doctor for more than a decade — a distinction reflecting both his surgical outcomes and his reputation among peers.

Among the first surgeons in the country to perform bladeless laser cataract surgery, Dr. Marano remains at the cutting edge of vision-restoring technology. His surgical expertise includes LenSx femtosecond laser cataract surgery, iLASIK with Advanced CustomVue wavefront mapping, implantation of advanced technology intraocular lenses (including multifocal, toric, and extended depth of field IOLs), and iStent microdevice implantation for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). His team performs more than 2,000 major eye surgeries annually in a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical facility.

Beyond the operating room, Marano Eye Care offers comprehensive evaluation and medical management of glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, and a full spectrum of anterior and posterior segment conditions — all supported by the latest diagnostic and imaging technology.

Dr. Marano currently serves as Chief of Ophthalmology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Saint Michael's Medical Center, where he lectures regularly on surgical technique and the management of complex ocular disease. He also serves as Chief Medical Editor of Ophthalmology 360, a digital publication dedicated to advances in eye care.

Integrity, precision, and compassionate care define every aspect of Dr. Marano's practice — for patients and referring physicians alike.

Dr. Sherief Raouf, MD is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist specializing in comprehensive eye care, cataract surgery, glaucoma management, corneal disease, and laser vision correction — including LASIK and PRK.

Dr. Raouf earned his Doctor of Medicine degree with honors from Stony Brook University School of Medicine, following his undergraduate studies at Swarthmore College. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and Northwell Health Eye Institute, then pursued advanced subspecialty training through a clinical fellowship in corneal and external ocular disease and refractive surgery.

His surgical expertise spans a broad range of vision-restoring and vision-enhancing procedures, including laser-assisted cataract surgery, advanced corneal surgery, corneal cross-linking (CXL), LASIK, and PRK. Dr. Raouf is equally skilled in the diagnosis and management of dry eye disease and complex ocular surface conditions.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Raouf has authored more than a dozen publications in peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), staying at the forefront of advances in eye care.

Born and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey, Dr. Raouf is privileged to care for the community where he grew up. Outside the office, he cherishes time with his wife, son and new daughter.

Meet Dr. Decker

 

Edward Decker, MD, joined Marano Eye Care in 1996 and has provided the most cutting-edge ophthalmology services to patients since that time. He sees patients at the practice's three convenient locations in Denville, Livingston, and Newark, New Jersey.

Dr. Decker is an honor society graduate of Cornell University in New York City. He attended medical school at Upstate Medical University at Syracuse before completing his internship at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Decker served his residency at Summa Medical Center in Akron, Ohio, where he was selected to be Chief Resident senior year. As a Board Certified Comprehensive Ophthalmologist, Dr. Decker cares for most eye disorders in patients of all ages.

With a commitment to his patients, Dr. Decker's professional skills and expertise are complemented by his desire to serve his patients with the care and respect they deserve. He has a particular interest in refractive surgery, laser vision correction, and the use of lasers to treat both diabetes and glaucoma. Dr. Decker has been performing laser vision correction surgery since 1996 and has significant experience in this field. He performs bladeless LASIK with the VISX and Intralase lasers. His expertise helps his patients achieve excellent visual outcomes.

Dr. Decker has presented at national meetings, authored journal articles, and is frequently invited to speak to his colleagues and other medical professionals. He has received numerous civic awards for community service. Dr. Decker has traveled to Ghana to perform surgeries on those who did not have access to the health care we take for granted.

Outside of the office, Dr. Decker enjoys scuba diving, photography, tennis, and cheering his kids on during their sporting activities. He is married and lives with his wife, Laura, and their three children, Carly, Ellie, and Noah, in the West Essex area.

Dr. Marc Sirota is Dr. Lippman’s surgical associate. They have worked together in the operating room for more than thirty years. Dr. Sirota is a graduate of The Bronx High School of Science, Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai. He completed his residency in ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr Sirota is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Lippman, and Dr. Sirota utilize their considerable joint expertise, in planning and executing your surgical procedure to facilitate the best possible outcome.