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.
Psychiatrist 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.
Dr. Edward Rubinchik is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 15 years experience specializing in cataract, glaucoma and laser surgery.
Dr. Rubinchik strongly believes in the value of preventive eye care and early diagnosis of disease. He gives every patient a thorough and thoughtful examination. And for those patients who require surgery, he offers the latest techniques in laser, cataract and minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries.
After receiving his medical degree from SUNY Downstate medical school, Dr. Rubinchik completed his Ophthalmology residency at Brookdale hospital with extensive training in complex surgery of the eye. As part of that training, he spent one month at Aravind Eye Hospital in Madras, India perfecting techniques not normally taught in the United States.
Dr. Rubinchik is an active member of the medical community and has been a speaker for several drug companies where he discusses current topics in Ophthalmology.
Dr. Ehrenhaus, or as we call him, Dr. Mike, is one of the few "go to" Cornea specialist in New York City.
His rigorous training in NY and California combined with his past work experience at SUNY Downstate and a busy referral practice make him an expert at all sorts of invasive and non-invasive corneal anterior segment procedures.
PKP, DSAEK, ICL, MIGS, CXL, LASIK (and more): Dr. Mike can explain the most complicated situations in English or Spanish and then expertly achieve a favorable outcome. He frequently travels to the Dominican Republic to perform charity care and teach other physicians.
When not practicing medicine, or traveling Dr Ehrenhaus enjoys landscaping and spending time with his family.
Selected by her peers as one of NY’s top ophthalmologists, Dr. Icasiano enjoys fostering long-term relationships with patients based on trust and exceptional care.
Dr. Icasiano believes in educating her patients, helping them take part in decisions regarding treatment. Specializing in ocular surface problems and cataract and laser surgery, she completed a prestigious fellowship at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, preceded by a rigorous residency in Chicago. She volunteers for medical missions, speaks Spanish and lives with her family in Brooklyn.
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.
Dr. Alan Sheyman is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in diseases and surgery of the Retina. Dr. Sheyman believes in an individualized approach to what is often vision threatening chronic disease and leaves no stone unturned to find a favorable outcome for his patients.
An honors graduate of the University of Michigan and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at Mount Sinai in New York City, followed by a highly prestigious retinal fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago.
Dr. Sheyman has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters on the subject of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular pucker, and unusual diseases of the retina. In addition, Dr. Sheyman trains doctors at Queens Hospital Center and at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
When not practicing medicine Dr. Sheyman enjoys spending time with his family and playing tennis.
“Dr Bertolucci holds a special place in my heart! 10 years ago she performed a surgery on my retina that saved my eyesight. I am eternally grateful. I thank God every day for Dr Alessandra Bertolucci!”
“Dr Bertolucci holds a special place in my heart! 10 years ago she performed a surgery on my retina that saved my eyesight. I am eternally grateful. I thank God every day for Dr Alessandra Bertolucci!”
Sing-Your Li, MD, is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist and eye surgeon at Long Island Ophthalmic Concepts in Bellmore and Great Neck, New York, dedicated to delivering exceptional care to her patients. Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Li combines her extensive training with a patient-centered approach to address a wide range of eye health needs.
A New York native, Dr. Li earned her undergraduate degree with a double major in Biology and Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She then completed her medical education at Cornell Weill Medical College and her residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her diverse clinical experience has fueled her expertise in glaucoma, uveitis, blepharoplasty, lower eyelid malposition repair, and cataract surgery.
Dr. Li is committed to providing advanced, compassionate care across multiple ophthalmology sub-specialties, helping patients achieve better vision and improved quality of life.
Outside of her professional commitments, Dr. Li enjoys spending time with her family, including her three children. She finds joy in attending church, traveling, cooking, and taking long walks. These activities reflect her balanced approach to life and her dedication to personal and professional fulfillment.
George Tung, MD, the founder of Long Island Ophthalmic Concepts in Bellmore and Great Neck, New York, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 30 years of experience dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional vision care. Driven by his belief that better vision leads to better living, Dr. Tung has built his practice on a foundation of personalized care, advanced technology, and a welcoming environment.
Dr. Tung graduated summa cum laude from City College of New York and earned his medical degree from Cornell University in 1983. He completed his first residency in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center in 1986, followed by a second residency in Ophthalmology at North Shore University Hospital in 1989.
An esteemed educator, Dr. Tung serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where he mentors ophthalmology residents and shares his deep expertise in patient care.
Dr. Tung is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American College of Surgeons. He is also an active member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the New York State Ophthalmological Society, the Long Island Ophthalmological Society, The Medical Society of the State of New York, and the Nassau County Medical Society.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Tung enjoys cycling, sailing, traveling, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Married with four adult children, he is dedicated to both his family and his mission to deliver world-class eye care to his patients.
Dr. John Pilavas is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist serving patients throughout the Astoria, New York area. He specializes in the medical and surgical management of several optical disorders, and he also performs bladeless LASIK and PRK using the VISX® and Wavelight® excimer laser platforms. After earning his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and his medical degree from the University of Louisville School and medicine, he went on to:
Complete an Internal Medicine Internship at Lenox Hill Hospital-Manhattan Eye, Ear, Throat
Serve as Chief Resident at Nassau University Medical Center-SUNY Stony Brook
Completed a Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island
Become a Certified user of the bladeless Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery using the CATALYS® platform
Dr. Pilavas’s distinct background enables him to lessen or even totally eliminate his patients’ dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses. He also offers cutting-edge, effective treatment options for macular degeneration, glaucoma, and astigmatism.
Aside from providing expert eye care at his private practice, he remains active in the wider ophthalmological community. Dr. Pilavas serves as a voluntary attending at Nassau University Medical Center, where he teaches residents about diagnosing and treating Cornea/External Disease. He’s also authored several peer-reviewed publications, presents his research throughout the United States, and reviews articles for Cornea, a peer-reviewed journal. He has also served as Sub-Investigator for several nationwide FDA trials.
To benefit from Dr. John Pilavas’s renowned knowledge and expertise, make an appointment online or by phone today.
“I had an appointment for my father who has dememtia. Luckily we didn't have to wait long to be seen. It helped that they speak Greek because it helped to communicate with my dad. They were patient with him because he does need a little extra time to follow/understand instructions. ”
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.
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.
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.
Premier multispecialty medical practice Boulevard Medical HealthCare (Tender Medical Care, P.C.), provides comprehensive whole-person care in their state-of-the-art practice at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York.
Internal medicine specialist Nirmala Tummalapenta, MD, works with a diverse team of medical providers who treat patients like members of their own family. The experts in primary care, cardiology, neurology, podiatry, gastroenterology, urology, gynecology and many other medical fields strive to deliver the best experiences to their patients.
Because Boulevard Medical HealthCare/Tender Medical Care, P.C., is an all-in-one practice, patients can get all the care they need, including lab testing, under one roof.
The practice houses the most up-to-date medical equipment and technology, allowing patients to get the best in medical care in the office and in their own homes through the remote patient monitoring (RPM) program.
The elite team of specialists at Boulevard Medical HealthCare/Tender Medical Care, P.C., shares a common approach to patient care: They believe their patients deserve comprehensive holistic care in a convenient and comfortable setting, so they take extra care to achieve exactly that.
Boulevard Medical HealthCare/Tender Medical Care, P.C., is welcoming new patients, so call the office or click on the provided online booking tool today.
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