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Dr. Squillante has been a member of Retina Associates of New York since 2015. Prior to joining Retina Associates, Dr. Squillante had his own solo retina practice for over 30 years in New York City.

Dr. Squillante earned his medical degree at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. Upon graduation, he completed a year of surgical internship and a year of neurosurgical residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Medical Center in the Bronx.

After completing his military service in the United States Airforce, Dr. Squillante completed athree­ year residency in ophthalmology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Having a desire to specialize in retinal disorders, Dr. Squillante obtained a fellowship in retinal diseases at the world-famous Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Thisretinal fellowship was completed under the auspices of Dr. Arnall Patz, a world-renowned leader in laser treatment of diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Upon returning to New York City, Dr. Squillante founded "Retinacare", a solo retina practice dedicated to providing quality, one-on-one care of retinal disorders. He now continues his work at Retina Associates of New York, by providing care dedicated to individual patient needs.

Dr. Squillante is a member of The American Society of Retina Specialists, The American College of Surgeons and The American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Alfred J. Nadel joined Retina Associates of New York in 2003, to which he brought forty years of Clinical Vitreo-Retinal practice.

A graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Nadel did his internship at Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco; his residency at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago; and a Fellowship in Retinal Diseases & Surgery at New York Hospital of Cornell University Medical School.

He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at New York University and is currently an Attending Surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital, where he was the director of the Retinal Service. He has received awards as “Teacher of the Year” and trained many medical students who eventually became Retinal Specialists now in practice throughout the country.

Dr. Nadel is a member of the American Board of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, the British-American Retina Group, the Societe Francaise D’Ophthalmologie, the New York Society of Clinical Ophthalmology, the Committee on Continuing Medical Education and the New York County Medical Society. He has written many articles published in ophthalmic journals as well as several chapters in ophthalmic textbooks. He has also presented papers at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the “Societe d’Ophtalmologie Francaise”. As one of the early participants in the prestigious “ORBIS” program, he undertook medical missions in Costa Rica and China, for which he received acclaim from the Lions Club of Costa Rica and “ORBIS”. He has also been involved in training missions in Poland and India.

Joseph J. Tseng, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist with over 12 years of experience providing high-quality care to residents in and around New York City. As a key member of the team of physicians at Retina Associates of New York, Dr. Tseng offers individualized care for some of the most sensitive vitreoretinal and ocular inflammatory concerns.

Dr. Tseng graduated with honors from Stanford University in Stanford, California, with a bachelor’s degree in human biology. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Tseng earned his medical degree Columbia University’s College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York City.

After a medical internship at Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Tseng began his ophthalmology training with a residency at Columbia University Medical Center. After his residency, Dr. Tseng completed two fellowships, one in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at Columbia University Medical Center, and another in uveitis and ocular immunology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

In addition to his work in patient care, Dr. Tseng is also a clinical assistant professor at the State University of New York’s Department of Ophthalmology, where he was named Teacher of the Year in 2019. He has written numerous articles, abstracts, and book chapters and reviews, and he has made dozens of select presentations and lectures.

Dr. Tseng is a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Retinal Specialists, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Alan Sheyman is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Michigan. He then attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he graduated at the top of his class, and he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. After completion of an internship at the Montefiore Medical Center, he went on to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where he completed his ophthalmology residency. Following this, he trained with world experts in retinal disease at Northwestern University in Chicago. 

Prior to returning to New York City, Dr. Sheyman was a full-time faculty member and served as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Maryland, where he was actively involved in clinical and surgical retinal care, along with teaching residents, and performing research. Dr. Sheyman has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, including research on macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular pucker, and unusual diseases of the retina. He also has been the author and editor for multiple medical textbooks and chapters. He serves as a reviewer for multiple publications, including Retina. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Sheyman trains doctors at Queens Hospital Center and at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. 

Raphael E. Rosenbaum, MD, is a skilled ophthalmologist and uveitis specialist serving the tri-state area with four New York offices in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New Rochelle, and Forest Hills. With his extensive surgical training and ongoing practice, Dr. Rosenbaum is board eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Rosenbaum earned his bachelor of arts from Yeshiva University in New York, where he graduated with honors with a major in mathematics and a minor in biology. He earned his medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla and completed his internship at Westchester Medical Center in the same city. Dr. Rosenbaum did his residency in ophthalmology at Nassau University Medical Center/Stony Brook University in East Meadow, New York, where he served as chief resident in ophthalmology.

After completing his residency, Dr. Rosenbaum went on to do fellowship training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts Eye Research & Surgery Institution. During his fellowships, he specialized in ocular immunology, ocular inflammatory diseases, and the treatment of uveitis. 

Dr. Rosenbaum’s surgical training includes performing complex cataract extraction, glaucoma surgery, retinal surgery, cornea surgery, and placement of retinal implants, as well as glaucoma and retinal laser surgery. 

Active in ophthalmic research, Dr. Rosenbaum has co-authored peer-reviewed articles and presented at national ophthalmology conferences, and he has been a co-investigator in multiple prospective and experimental research trials. He’s also an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 

To help educate the next generation of ophthalmologists, Dr. Rosenbaum is an attending ophthalmologist at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Nassau University Medical Center, where he devotes his time to teaching. Dr. Rosenbaum also serves as the Associate Program Director and Chief of Uveitis Service at Nassau University Medical Center. Visit his website today for more information! 

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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.

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. 

Joseph J. Tseng, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist with over 12 years of experience providing high-quality care to residents in and around New York City. As a key member of the team of physicians at Retina Associates of New York, Dr. Tseng offers individualized care for some of the most sensitive vitreoretinal and ocular inflammatory concerns.

Dr. Tseng graduated with honors from Stanford University in Stanford, California, with a bachelor’s degree in human biology. After completing his undergraduate studies, Dr. Tseng earned his medical degree Columbia University’s College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York City.

After a medical internship at Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Tseng began his ophthalmology training with a residency at Columbia University Medical Center. After his residency, Dr. Tseng completed two fellowships, one in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at Columbia University Medical Center, and another in uveitis and ocular immunology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

In addition to his work in patient care, Dr. Tseng is also a clinical assistant professor at the State University of New York’s Department of Ophthalmology, where he was named Teacher of the Year in 2019. He has written numerous articles, abstracts, and book chapters and reviews, and he has made dozens of select presentations and lectures.

Dr. Tseng is a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Retinal Specialists, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Megan Ridley-Lane, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist in New York specializing in medical and surgical diseases of the retina. Dr. Ridley-Lane received her doctorate in medicine from Columbia University's College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed her residency in ophthalmology at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, where she also served as chief resident.

After her residency, she completed her vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Ridley-Lane specializes in macular
degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, macular pucker, and other diseases of the retina.

Dr. Ridley-Lane is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, and the American Medical Association.

Raphael E. Rosenbaum, MD, is a skilled ophthalmologist and uveitis specialist serving the tri-state area with four New York offices in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New Rochelle, and Forest Hills. With his extensive surgical training and ongoing practice, Dr. Rosenbaum is board eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Rosenbaum earned his bachelor of arts from Yeshiva University in New York, where he graduated with honors with a major in mathematics and a minor in biology. He earned his medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla and completed his internship at Westchester Medical Center in the same city. Dr. Rosenbaum did his residency in ophthalmology at Nassau University Medical Center/Stony Brook University in East Meadow, New York, where he served as chief resident in ophthalmology.

After completing his residency, Dr. Rosenbaum went on to do fellowship training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts Eye Research & Surgery Institution. During his fellowships, he specialized in ocular immunology, ocular inflammatory diseases, and the treatment of uveitis. 

Dr. Rosenbaum’s surgical training includes performing complex cataract extraction, glaucoma surgery, retinal surgery, cornea surgery, and placement of retinal implants, as well as glaucoma and retinal laser surgery. 

Active in ophthalmic research, Dr. Rosenbaum has co-authored peer-reviewed articles and presented at national ophthalmology conferences, and he has been a co-investigator in multiple prospective and experimental research trials. He’s also an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 

To help educate the next generation of ophthalmologists, Dr. Rosenbaum is an attending ophthalmologist at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Nassau University Medical Center, where he devotes his time to teaching. Dr. Rosenbaum also serves as the Associate Program Director and Chief of Uveitis Service at Nassau University Medical Center. Visit his website today for more information! 

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Ben Z. Cohen, MD, founded Retina Associates of New York in 1983 in Manhattan, New York. This established the start of his mission to provide patients with personalized and focused care using the most advanced medical treatments available to address diseases of the retina.

The practice has since grown to include fully equipped satellite offices in Queens and in New Rochelle, which serve patients in Southern Westchester and the Bronx. Dr. Cohen took his vision to another level when he opened The Retinal Ambulatory Surgery Center of New York in 2006, which is conveniently adjacent to the Manhattan office and is equipped with the most advanced technology available.

Dr. Cohen received his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his postgraduate internship at Long Island Jewish Hospital. He underwent ophthalmology residency training at the University of Chicago and then completed a fellowship in macular disorders at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. He completed a second fellowship in surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary of Harvard Medical School and a third in clinical research at the Eye Research Institute of the Retina Foundation.

He remains an active member of many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Heed Society, Schepens Society, American College of Surgeons, New York State Ophthalmological Society, and the American Society of Retinal Specialists which was formerly the Vitreous Society. Dr. Cohen has also published articles in leading ophthalmology publications and authored chapters in various books.

Dr. Squillante has been a member of Retina Associates of New York since 2015. Prior to joining Retina Associates, Dr. Squillante had his own solo retina practice for over 30 years in New York City.

Dr. Squillante earned his medical degree at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. Upon graduation, he completed a year of surgical internship and a year of neurosurgical residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine Medical Center in the Bronx.

After completing his military service in the United States Airforce, Dr. Squillante completed athree­ year residency in ophthalmology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Having a desire to specialize in retinal disorders, Dr. Squillante obtained a fellowship in retinal diseases at the world-famous Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Thisretinal fellowship was completed under the auspices of Dr. Arnall Patz, a world-renowned leader in laser treatment of diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.

Upon returning to New York City, Dr. Squillante founded "Retinacare", a solo retina practice dedicated to providing quality, one-on-one care of retinal disorders. He now continues his work at Retina Associates of New York, by providing care dedicated to individual patient needs.

Dr. Squillante is a member of The American Society of Retina Specialists, The American College of Surgeons and The American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Alfred J. Nadel joined Retina Associates of New York in 2003, to which he brought forty years of Clinical Vitreo-Retinal practice.

A graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Nadel did his internship at Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco; his residency at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago; and a Fellowship in Retinal Diseases & Surgery at New York Hospital of Cornell University Medical School.

He is an Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at New York University and is currently an Attending Surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital, where he was the director of the Retinal Service. He has received awards as “Teacher of the Year” and trained many medical students who eventually became Retinal Specialists now in practice throughout the country.

Dr. Nadel is a member of the American Board of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, the British-American Retina Group, the Societe Francaise D’Ophthalmologie, the New York Society of Clinical Ophthalmology, the Committee on Continuing Medical Education and the New York County Medical Society. He has written many articles published in ophthalmic journals as well as several chapters in ophthalmic textbooks. He has also presented papers at the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the “Societe d’Ophtalmologie Francaise”. As one of the early participants in the prestigious “ORBIS” program, he undertook medical missions in Costa Rica and China, for which he received acclaim from the Lions Club of Costa Rica and “ORBIS”. He has also been involved in training missions in Poland and India.

Dr. Alan Sheyman is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Michigan. He then attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he graduated at the top of his class, and he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. After completion of an internship at the Montefiore Medical Center, he went on to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where he completed his ophthalmology residency. Following this, he trained with world experts in retinal disease at Northwestern University in Chicago. 

Prior to returning to New York City, Dr. Sheyman was a full-time faculty member and served as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Maryland, where he was actively involved in clinical and surgical retinal care, along with teaching residents, and performing research. Dr. Sheyman has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, including research on macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular pucker, and unusual diseases of the retina. He also has been the author and editor for multiple medical textbooks and chapters. He serves as a reviewer for multiple publications, including Retina. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Sheyman trains doctors at Queens Hospital Center and at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. 

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.

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.

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.

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.