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Stanley Rosenberg, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with decades of experience providing comprehensive eye care,  with a focus on advanced cataract surgery, glaucoma, diagnosis of diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration. He provides expert care to patients at Rosenberg Eye Center in Miami, Florida, with offices in Tavernier and Key West.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo before obtaining his medical degree from Rutgers University Medical School. Dr. Rosenberg completed his  internship and residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Miami, and became Board Certified in Internal Medicine.  He then completed a residency at the prestigious Department of  Ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, after which he became Board Certified in Ophthalmology.  He later completed a fellowship in refractive surgery with Charles Casebeer, M.D., a pioneer in modern refractive surgery, further expanding his expertise in vision correction procedures.

Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Rosenberg has remained committed to advancing the field of ophthalmology through education, research, and clinical excellence. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and is also Board Certified by the American Academy of Physicians.  He has served as a course instructor and lecturer on refractive surgery techniques and risk management, sharing his knowledge with physicians and medical professionals nationwide. 

He was invited by the Chinese Government to teach modern cataract surgery to ophthalmologists at the Jinan Center Hospital in Jinan, China.

Dr. Rosenberg is an active member of several prestigious professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the International Society of Refractive Surgery. He has also contributed to ophthalmic research through publications and presentations on cataract surgery and retinal conditions.

Known for his patient-centered approach, Dr. Rosenberg is dedicated to helping patients protect their vision and achieve their best possible eye health through personalized, high-quality care.

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.

La Dra. Julibeth Alvarez, MD, es oftalmólogo en el Instituto Médico Beraja en Coral Gables, Florida.

La Dra. Alvarez obtuvo su doctorado en medicina y cirugía de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Central de Venezuela en Caracas y Maracay, Venezuela. Luego completó su formación en oftalmología en 2000 y se especializó en oftalmología integral.

Ha ofrecido sus conocimientos de vanguardia en la industria al hablar en los cursos de ciencias básicas de oftalmología para residentes dictados en la Sociedad Venezolana de Oftalmología. También ha participado en la investigación clínica a lo largo de su carrera y tiene varios años de experiencia practicando oftalmología general y medicina con énfasis en las manifestaciones oculares de enfermedades sistémicas.

Es miembro activo de la Asociación Médica Estadounidense, la Academia Americana de Oftalmología, las Mujeres en Oftalmología y la Asociación Nacional de Mujeres Profesionales.

El Dr. Alvarez habla varios idiomas, incluyendo español, y espera dar la bienvenida a nuevos pacientes al Instituto Médico Beraja.

Roberto Beraja, MD, es un oftalmólogo experto especializado en enfermedades y cirugías de los ojos en el Instituto Médico Beraja, situado en Coral Gables, Florida.

Obtuvo su grado médico de la renombrada Universidad McGill en Montreal, Canadá, en 1987. A continuación, co-fundador de lo que hoy se conoce como Instituto Médico Beraja, donde se desempeña como el director médico de la cirugía oftálmica.

Ha realizado más de 20.000 microcirugía ocular y más de 8.000 operaciones de cirugía ocular con láser a lo largo de sus más de 25 años de práctica. Su dedicación a la innovación y el avance del campo de la oftalmología ha dado lugar a notables reconocimientos que incluyen convertirse en el primer cirujano en realizar CLEAR (la extracción del cristalino claro y reemplazo) de la cirugía. También fue el primer cirujano en Miami-Dade para ser certificado en crystalens® inserción del implante y uno de los primeros cirujanos en el sur de Florida para llevar a cabo la cirugía LASIK.

El Dr. Beraja sólo utiliza la más avanzada tecnología, incluyendo lentes multifocales y la cirugía de cataratas con láser LenSx® sin bisturí.
Antes de realizar un examen a fondo, el Dr. Beraja se sienta con cada paciente para una consulta. Sobre la base de sus muchos años de experiencia y su conocimiento de vanguardia en el campo, se diagnostica a sus pacientes y diseña un plan personalizado para ellos.

Su objetivo es asegurar el mejor resultado para cada paciente y para promover una vida sana y normal, sin depender de las gafas o medicamentos.

Gary Shienbaum, MD is a specialist in Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery at Hollywood Retina Consultants and is dedicated to providing exceptional retina care to individuals and families living throughout South Florida. 

Dr. Shienbaum received his Doctor of Medicine degree and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He performed his medical internship at Albert Einstein Medical Center and his ophthalmology residency at the prestigious Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He then completed a two-year fellowship in Vitreoretinal Diseases & Surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. Dr. Shienbaum is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists. 

Dr. Shienbaum’s clinical interests include advanced treatments for diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, macular hole, macular pucker, retinal vascular disease, retinal detachment, complications of cataract surgery, and ocular infection & inflammation. He has authored numerous scientific peer-reviewed publications on vitreoretinal diseases and has presented his research at both local and national meetings.

Dr. Shienbaum opened Hollywood Retina Consultants with the goal of utilizing the most advanced technology to bring his patients the highest level of retina care. With over 10 years of experience, Dr. Shienbaum has treated the full spectrum of retinal diseases. To learn more about how Dr. Shienbaum can help improve your retina health, please schedule an appointment to visit Hollywood Retina Consultants. Dr. Shienbaum and his team warmly welcome you to the practice.

Dr. Shienbaum and his team are all fluent in Spanish.

Fawzi Abukhalil, MD, is a neurologist with a sub-specialty in neuro-ophthalmology. He treats patients at The Neurology Institute in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida. Dr. Abukhalil is well-liked by his patients and known for providing compassionate and thorough care. Dr. Abukhalil is fluent in English and Arabic.

Dr. Abukhalil attended medical school at MISR University for Science and Technology in Egypt. He completed his neurology residency at Harbor UCLA Medical Center in West Carson, California, before completing a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship and post-doctoral research at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida.  

Dr. Abukhalil has been a principal investigator in numerous clinical research trials, given many lectures on a wide range of topics in neurology, and published articles in several medical journals. He is widely published and offers expertise in neuro-ophthalmological disorders. 

Dr. Abukhalil is currently accepting new and existing patients at The Neurology Institute offices in Coral Springs and Sunrise, Florida.