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Jeremy M. Cotliar is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has two locations in Washington Heights, Manhattan, and another near the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, right across the street from Yankee Stadium. Dr. Cotliar specializes in glaucoma surgery, manual and laser-assisted cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), and premium intraocular lens (IOL) technology.  He also performs Botox and filler injections in his office. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Cotliar received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis and earned his medical degree at Albany Medical College in New York. Dr. Cotliar completed a three-year ophthalmology residency at Montefiore Medical Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. He then completed a year of training in glaucoma eye surgery at the University of California at Irvine, followed by a mini-LASIK fellowship with Dr. Michael Vrabec of Appleton, Wisconsin.

Dr. Cotliar is certified and experienced in minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), including iStent, Kahook Dual-Blade goniotomy, OMNI canaloplasty/ goniotomy, Iridex micropulse laser, and many other procedures. Dr. Cotliar tailors individual plans for all of his surgery patients.

Dr. Cotliar is a member of the voluntary ophthalmology faculty at New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University, where he trains residents and fellows in cataract, glaucoma, pterygium, and other anterior segment eye surgeries.

Dr. Cotliar maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education to stay up to date with the latest developments in ophthalmology. He’s a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and the American Glaucoma Society.

Dr. Cotliar has surgical privileges at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in Manhattan’s East Village. He is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Eye Care & Surgery. 

Since 1950, the friendly and compassionate team at Benjamin Optical has served the men and women of greater New York City with exemplary optometric care and eyewear. After initially opening in Harlem, New York, Benjamin Optical expanded to other, modern, full-service offices in New York’s Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Inwood neighborhoods, developing strong ties to the local communities in each area.

Benjamin Optical offers affordable soft and hard contact lenses, as well as a variety of designer sunglasses and frames, including top brands like Versace®, Dior®, Tom Ford®, Gucci®, Ray-Ban®, and many more. No matter your budget, Benjamin Optical offers an enviable selection of fashionable frames.

The practice handles a vast array of eye health issues. Areas of specialty include dry-eye, infections, glaucoma, visual field testing, and corneal disorders. The expertly trained team also treats conditions arising from diabetes and high blood pressure.

Led by dedicated, empathetic optometrists Rachel Pollak, OD, David Smith, OD, Sheldon Retkinski, OD, and Frank Steiminger OD the dedicated team at Benjamin Optical provides the absolute best in optometric care and is proud to serve the Big Apple community.

Rajendra K. Bansal, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has two locations in Washington Heights, Manhattan, and another near the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, right across the street from Yankee Stadium. 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. 

Kevin D. Rosin, OD, is an optometrist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has two locations in Washington Heights, Manhattan, and another near the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, right across the street from Yankee Stadium. Dr. Rosin specializes in pediatric and adult optometry and comprehensive eye and vision care, particularly contact lens fittings and related problems.

For almost two decades, Dr. Rosin has practiced optometry. He completed his undergraduate education in South Africa and earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston. 

Dr. Rosin is popular among patients of all ages, from children to older adults and beyond as he makes each appointment fun and relaxing. His exotic accent and sincere approach draw patients to him.

Dr. Rosin maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education. He stays up to date with the latest advances in optometry to ensure patients receive top-quality care and perfect vision.

Dr. Rosin is currently accepting new patients of all ages and excitedly welcomes them to Eye Care & Surgery.

Arthur M. Cotliar, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has two locations in Washington Heights, Manhattan, and another near the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, right across the street from Yankee Stadium. 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 two locations in Washington Heights, Manhattan, and another near the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, right across the street from Yankee Stadium. 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. 

James Kelly, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has two locations in Washington Heights, Manhattan, and another near the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, right across the street from Yankee Stadium. Dr. Kelly specializes in treating numerous eye disorders, including dry eyes, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Dr. Kelly attended Stuyvesant High School in Lower Manhattan and earned his undergraduate and medical school degrees at Georgetown University in Washington DC. He completed a surgical internship at New York’s Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park, Brooklyn. There, he rotated through numerous specialties, including trauma surgery, general surgery, cardiothoracic intensive care, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and internal medicine.

Dr. Kelly finished his medical training with a residency in ophthalmology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Glen Oaks, Queens, where he served as chief resident. He maintains his advanced credentials to stay current with the latest advances in ophthalmology. Dr. Kelly also helps teach the Osler board review class.

He is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Eye Care & Surgery. 

Jeremy M. Cotliar is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Eye Care & Surgery in New York City, which has two locations in Washington Heights, Manhattan, and another near the Grand Concourse in the Bronx, right across the street from Yankee Stadium. Dr. Cotliar specializes in glaucoma surgery, manual and laser-assisted cataract surgery, refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), and premium intraocular lens (IOL) technology.  He also performs Botox and filler injections in his office. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Cotliar received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis and earned his medical degree at Albany Medical College in New York. Dr. Cotliar completed a three-year ophthalmology residency at Montefiore Medical Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. He then completed a year of training in glaucoma eye surgery at the University of California at Irvine, followed by a mini-LASIK fellowship with Dr. Michael Vrabec of Appleton, Wisconsin.

Dr. Cotliar is certified and experienced in minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), including iStent, Kahook Dual-Blade goniotomy, OMNI canaloplasty/ goniotomy, Iridex micropulse laser, and many other procedures. Dr. Cotliar tailors individual plans for all of his surgery patients.

Dr. Cotliar is a member of the voluntary ophthalmology faculty at New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia University, where he trains residents and fellows in cataract, glaucoma, pterygium, and other anterior segment eye surgeries.

Dr. Cotliar maintains his advanced credentials with continuing education to stay up to date with the latest developments in ophthalmology. He’s a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and the American Glaucoma Society.

Dr. Cotliar has surgical privileges at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in Manhattan’s East Village. He is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Eye Care & Surgery. 

Merin Abraham, OD, provides state-of-the-art ophthalmology services with an emphasis on patient-centered care at Marano Eye Care. She sees patients and treats various ocular conditions at each of the practice's three convenient locations in Denville, Livingston, and Newark, New Jersey.

Dr. Abraham received her Doctor of Optometry degree with magna cum laude honors from the Southern California College of Optometry in 2018. She then went on to complete a residency in primary care and ocular disease at the Eye Care Center of New Jersey.

Dr. Abraham enjoys providing comprehensive eye care as well as treating many ocular conditions such as dry eye syndrome, allergic conjunctivitis, and glaucoma. Her mission is to help patients resolve their eye issues and achieve their optimal vision in the process.

In her free time, Dr. Abraham enjoys traveling with her husband, hiking, concerts, and spending time with her family/friends. She looks forward to welcoming her new and returning patients at Marano Eye Care.

Vladimir Dvoretsky, OD, is a board-certified optometrist at Vistasite Optique, with an office in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City, New York. He offers complete eye care, including routine exams, comprehensive cataract evaluations, and treatment for pediatric eye conditions. 

Dr. Dvoretsky completed his doctorate of optometry (OD) at the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry. He offers compassionate and patient-centered eye care for vision problems affecting children and adults. 

Many patients at Vistasite Optique turn to Dr. Dvoretsky for simple eye issues like allergies and dry eyes or complex problems like macular degeneration. He also has a caring bedside manner and natural ability to work with the little ones to the older members in your family. Dr. Dvoretsky  is fluent in Russian, Spanish, Polish, and English, and enjoys working with patients of all backgrounds.  

Dr. Dvoretsky welcomes new and existing patients to visit the Vistasite Optique office for exceptional eye care.

With extensive advanced training in visual screening, eye surgery, and diagnosing chronic conditions, Nina Saa, OD, offers both routine checkups and urgent-care eye treatment. Dr. Saa welcomes patients to VistaSite Eye Care in New York City.  

As a Bronx native, Dr. Saa stayed in her hometown for much of her education and training. She completed her undergraduate studies in science from Pace University in New York City. Dr. Saa then conducted research projects in optometry with State University of New York College of Optometry. After focusing on vision screening research, Dr. Saa ultimately graduated with her doctor of optometry degree from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.

Throughout her internship training, Dr. Saa was able to care for patients of all ages, from children to geriatric adults. She went through comprehensive hands-on training with vision therapy exercises, syntonics (light frequencies), and atypical tailored treatment for the most complex of eye conditions and surgeries.

Whenever possible, Dr. Saa strives to serve her community and provide care for the underserved. She’s spent time working with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity on their Caribbean mission trips to give free eye exams and eye care for patients in need.

Dr. Saa’s fluency in both English and Spanish allows patients of multiple cultural backgrounds to effectively communicate with her. Her patients commend her caring and compassionate bedside manner.

Nadezhda Nisimova, OD, is an optometrist at VistaSite Eye Care in Elmhurst, Queens, in New York City. Dr. Nisimova specializes in all aspects of optometry, including ocular disease, diabetic eye exams, specialty contact lenses, co-managed cataracts, and LASIK procedures.

Dr. Nisimova thoroughly evaluates each patient’s vision to diagnose, treat, and manage disorders of eye structures and functions. She is board certified and maintains her credentials with continuing education to stay up to date with the latest advances in vision and eye care. She uses the most innovative technology and techniques in a warm, friendly environment.

Dr. Nisimova graduated from the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City in 2012. She went on to work at Rosenblum Eye Centers for five years alongside ophthalmologist Dr. Harvey Rosenblum.

Dr. Nisimova enjoys helping patients achieve perfect vision to optimize their quality of life. She currently accepts new patients and compassionately welcomes them to VistaSite Eye Care.

Doctor Lisitsyn practices primary eye care. His offices are equipped with state of the art ophthalmic instruments for treatment and diagnosis of a wide range of ocular conditions. He specializes in soft and hard contact lenses fitting, including keratoconic fits. Doctor Lisitsyn also proficient in pediatric eye care, vision therapy evaluations and treatments of amblyopia as well as other vision dysfunctions. Our practices goal is to provide professional, yet personal care and to attend to every need of every patient we see.

Education: Suny Optometry O.D. degree 2001 Brooklyn college B.A. degree in psychology

Internships: East New York Medical Center 9/00-12/00 Brooklyn VA Hospital 1/01/4/01 Harry Wachs vision development practice, Washington DC 5/01-6/01

With his diverse education and hands-on training in ophthalmology and optometry, Dmitri Bondarenko, OD, helps patients manage chronic eye conditions, while ultimately improving their vision. Dr. Bondarenko treats patients at the VistaSite Eye Care locations in Brooklyn and Valley Stream, New York.

After earning his medical degree from First Pavlov State Medical University of St. Petersburg in Russia, Dr. Bondarenko completed his residency in ophthalmology at the same institution. He then relocated to the United States and finished his doctor of optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry.

An extensive medical background enables Dr. Bondarenko to expertly diagnose and treat complex eye conditions that can impair a patient’s quality of life. He has special interests in glaucoma, flashers and floaters, color vision deficiency, and retinitis. Dr. Bondarenko even has comprehensive training in correcting nearsightedness (myopia), as well as farsightedness (hypermetropia).

Not only is Dr. Bondarenko fluent in English; he’s also fluent in Russian. This gives him the ability to communicate with patients who might otherwise struggle with language barriers. When Dr. Bondarenko isn’t busy caring for patients, he enjoys reading, skiing, and cycling.

Dr. Sabina Oboukova received her undergraduate degree from Nova Southeastern University and doctorate degree from MCPHS College of Optometry. Additionally, she completed her residency in advanced care ocular disease at SUNY College of Optometry. She is also a diplomat of the American Board of Optometry. Dr. Oboukova provides comprehensive and contact lens eye examinations to pediatric and adult populations, managing amblyopia, myopia, dry eye, glaucoma, diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy.

With a special interest in complex eye issues and pediatric optometry, Yuliya Bababekova, OD, is known for helping patients who struggle with chronic eye conditions or learning disabilities. Dr. Bababekova cares for children, adult, and senior patients at VistaSite Eye Care in Brooklyn and the Bronx in New York City.

Dr. Bababekova earned her doctor of optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry. She has extensive training in pediatric eye consultations and visual testing for diagnosing learning disabilities. Dr. Bababekova offers general eye exams and provides treatment for allergic eye conditions, diabetic retinopathy, and optic neuritis, to name a few.

Since Dr. Bababekova is fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, she’s able to help patients from diverse cultural backgrounds who might otherwise struggle with communication barriers. When Dr. Bababekova is away from the office, she enjoys serving her community by volunteering with the VisionWalk Fundraiser, Special Olympics, and the New York City Walk for the Homeless.

Dr. Eugene Orloff graduated from SUNY College of Optometry in 1999. He then completed his residency training at Northport VA Hospital with an emphasis on ocular disease and binocular vision dysfunction. Dr. Orloff started working as an Attending Optometrist at the Laser and Microsurgery Institute in 2000, where he diagnosed and treated ocular disease and glaucoma patients as well as co-managed pre- and post-LASIK, cataract and glaucoma surgery patients. In 2003, he founded Bronx Eye Associates in order to provide primary care optometry to a wide range of patients. A dedicated researcher, Dr. Orloff was the recipient of a prestigious National Institutes of Health Grant during his time at SUNY College of Optometry. In addition, he was awarded a Humanity Development Scholarship at SUNY College of Optometry, was named to the Dean’s List at Pace University and earned his diploma with honors at Moscow Medical College.