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.
Matthew Marano Jr., MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a national leader in laser vision eye care. He leads Marano Eye Care with locations in Denville, Livingston, and Newark, New Jersey.
Dr. Marano graduated from Columbia and then went to med school at George Washington University. He has been a New Jersey Monthly Top Doctor every year for over a decade and was among the first to perform bladeless laser cataract surgery, the safest, most precise way to correct both astigmatism and cataracts.
Referring eye doctors rely on Dr. Marano’s high-level expertise for ultraprecise vision correction. Integrity and compassion sit at the heart of his practice. His team of highly experienced doctors and staff assist him in performing over 2,000 annual major eye surgeries in an unrivaled state-of-the-art facility.
The Marano Eye Care offices have the latest equipment to evaluate and treat glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and macular degeneration. He surgically implants iStent microdevices to treat glaucoma, performs iLASIK with Advanced CustomVue mapping, and performs LenSx femtosecond laser cataract surgery using advanced technology multifocal toric or Tecnis Symfony intraocular lenses.
Dr. Marano is currently chief of ophthalmology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Saint Michael’s Medical Center, where he regularly lectures on the management of eye disease and surgical complications. Dr. Marano is also the Chief Medical Editor for the new digital magazine, Ophthalmology 360.
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. Sherief Raouf is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist with the American Board of Ophthalmology. He brings extensive expertise in comprehensive ophthalmology, cataract, glaucoma and laser vision correction, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of corneal and external ocular surface diseases.
A proud graduate of Swarthmore College, Dr. Raouf earned his Doctor of Medicine degree with honors from Stony Brook University School of Medicine. He refined his skills during an ophthalmology residency at the esteemed Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and Northwell Health Eye Institute. Further honing his specialization, he completed a clinical fellowship in corneal and external ocular disease and refractive surgery. Dr. Raouf is highly skilled in advanced procedures, including laser-assisted cataract surgery, cutting-edge corneal surgery, corneal cross-linking, and refractive eye surgeries such as LASIK and PRK.
An accomplished researcher, Dr. Raouf has contributed over a dozen articles to peer- reviewed medical journals. He remains an active member of The American Academy of
Ophthalmology and The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, reflecting his dedication to advancing his field. Born and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey, Dr. Raouf is deeply honored to serve the community he knows so well. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and son.
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.
Todd Leventhal, MD, is an experienced ophthalmologist providing comprehensive, patient-centered eye care at Berkeley Heights Eye Group, located in New Providence, New Jersey. His goal is to provide personalized care to each of his patients in a family-oriented environment.
Dr. Leventhal earned his medical degree from the prestigious Tufts University School of Medicine, located in Boston, Massachusetts. He then completed his residency at the Montefiore Medical Center of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, located in the Bronx, New York.
At Berkeley Heights Eye Group, Dr. Leventhal treats a variety of conditions that affect vision, including glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, floaters, dry eyes, and much more. Dr. Leventhal is a skilled surgeon with a wealth of experience performing advanced procedures such as LASIK, laser eye surgery, and specialty lens implants for those with more complex needs.
In addition to being board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Leventhal stays up-to-date with the best practices and treatments in his field by maintaining his fellowship with the American Academy of Ophthalmology and his membership with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
“The eye examination is thorough with state of art instruments and detailed documentation of previous and current findings. Dr. Leventhal also considered my holistic health condition and advised future actions for enhancing my vision.”
Dr. Todd Leventhal, MD
Ophthalmologist
571 Central Avenue
Suite 101
New Providence, NJ 07974
4.92(949)
Michael Landolfi, DO
Ophthalmologist 12.3 mi
619 River Drive
First Floor
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
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.
“I had a wonderful experience during my visit. Every staff menter I made contact with was very courteous, (contagiously) happy, and helpful. My doctor was a perfect match as a glaucoma specialist; although I possibly have an advanced condition, I feel blessed to be in the "right hands!" I thank God for leading me to such a lovely and amazing eyecare clinic. ”
Dr. Marc Sirota, MD
Ophthalmologist
130 Fort Washington Avenue
Suite 1M
New York City, NY 10032
4.84(20)
4.87
(41)
Dr. Rajendra Bansal, MD
Ophthalmologist 14.5 mi
4.87(41)
130 Fort Washington Avenue
Suite 1M
New York City, NY 10032
Rajendra K. Bansal, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has has three convenient locations: in New York City, in the Bronx , and in New Rochelle. Dr. Bansal specializes in glaucoma surgery, and he’s performed thousands of glaucoma procedures throughout his career.
Dr. Bansal earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Delhi in India. He earned his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College in India, where he also completed his ophthalmology residency. He finished his educational training in New York City with a fellowship in glaucoma at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in Washington Heights, Manhattan, where he’s been on staff since.
Dr. Bansal is an associate clinical professor of ophthalmology at the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. There, he trains residents and fellows and lectures at national meetings. He is the author of numerous articles in prestigious, peer-reviewed medical journals.
To keep up with the latest developments in ophthalmology, Dr. Bansal maintains his advanced credentials. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Laser Surgical Society, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Glaucoma Society, New York Glaucoma Society, and Glaucoma Society of India.
Dr. Bansal is accepting new patients and warmly welcomes them to Eye Care & Surgery.
Arthur M. Cotliar, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery has three convenient locations: in New York City, in the Bronx , and in New Rochelle. Dr. Cotliar specializes in manual and laser-assisted cataract surgery, complicated cataracts, premium intraocular lens (IOL) technology, refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), and anterior segment pathology, including glaucoma and corneal diseases.
He studied in New York City and received his undergraduate degree from Yeshiva University and his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Cotliar completed an ophthalmology residency at Lenox Hill Hospital and a fellowship in cataract surgery at the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in Washington Heights, Manhattan.
Dr. Cotliar is an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, where he trains residents and fellows. He lectures students and ophthalmologists nationally and has authored numerous articles in prestigious peer-reviewed journals and ophthalmology textbooks.
Throughout his career, Dr. Cotliar has performed many thousands of cataract surgeries. He has received extensive TV press coverage nationally and internationally for his innovative surgical procedures, especially keratoprosthesis – a highly specialized corneal operation that can restore vision in blind patients.
Dr. Cotliar maintains his credentials to stay up to date with the latest advances in ophthalmology. He’s a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American College of Surgeons, American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, the New York State Clinical Ophthalmology Society, and the New York State IOL Society.
Jessica Barest, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has has three convenient locations: in New York City, in the Bronx , and in New Rochelle. She’s been practicing comprehensive eye care for over two decades.
Dr. Barest received her undergraduate degree from Haverford College in Pennsylvania and earned her medical degree at New York City’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine in East Harlem, Manhattan. She went on to complete an internship in internal medicine at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut, followed by an ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.
Dr. Barest is an attending physician at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, where she’s a member of the teaching staff within the ophthalmology residency training program. She is dedicated to the ophthalmology profession and was honored by her peers as a New York Times Magazine Super Doctor.
A diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dr. Barest stays up to date with the latest advances in ophthalmology technology and procedures.
Dr. Barest is fluent in both English and Spanish and is delighted to be a part of the outstanding team at Eye Care & Surgery, where she welcomes new and existing patients to the practice.
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