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Peter D. Berg, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, SUNY Downstate; Director, Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, Brooklyn Veterans Administration Hospital Center; Director, SUNY Downstate Contact Lens Service A graduate of the SUNY Downstate Medical School, Dr. Brevetti completed her residency at Nassau County Medical Center and her fellowship in glaucoma at the Scheie Eye Institute. Dr. Brevetti is currently Director of the Ocular Blood Flow Center located at Long Island College Hospital. She sees patients at University Hospital of Brooklyn as well as Long Island College Hospital. Return to top of Page
William J. Brunken, B.S., Ph.D., is an NEI and NSF-funded Investigator who holds appointments in the Departments of Anatomy and Cell Biology; Ophthalmology; and Neurology. Dr. Brunken received his B.S. (magna cum laude) from Long Island University, Brooklyn Center and his Ph.D. in Anatomical Sciences (Neuroscience) from the State University of New York in Stony Brook. His post-graduate training was at Washington University in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics. Dr. Brunken began his independent career (as an Assistant Professor) at Boston College in 1988 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 1992. Dr Brunken took a three-year sabbatical to join the research staff of the Cutaneous Biology Research Center of Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School from 1998 to 2001. At the conclusion of his leave, rather than return to Boston College, Dr. Brunken moved to Tufts University in February 2001. In December 2006, Dr Brunken joined the faculty at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He was appointed the Director of Ophthalmic Research in Feb 2007. He enjoys an international reputation having lectured extensively nationally and in Europe on the work of his laboratory. Dr Brunken has authored over 40 articles, chapters and reviews. His early work focused on the neuroschemistry of retinal processing and serotonin transport mechanisms. The current focus of the laboratory is on photoreceptor synaptic development and the role of the extracellular proteins, laminins and netrins, in synapse formation. Other projects include the ECM regulation of neurogenesis and neovascularization. Return to top of Page Christopher N. Bunce, Photographer Mr. Bunce received his certificate of Photography in the State of New York. He's currently employed at University Hospital of Brooklyn and the Kings County Hospital Center, performing fluorescein angiography, fundus photography, anterior segment and external photography. Return to top of Page James A. Deutsch, M.D. A Brooklyn Heights native, Dr. Deutsch was educated at Harvard and Mount Sinai Hospital, and performed his fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Wills Eye Hospital. Dr. Deutsch has been named one of the "Best Doctors in New York" by New York Magazine and by the Castle-Connolly Guide. Dr. Deutsch has regularly scheduled office hours at Long Island College Hospital and specializes in both Pediatric and Adult Strabismus. Return to top of Page  Monica Dweck, M.D. Vice Chairman, and Program Director, Ophthalmology Residency Program Dr. Dweck, a graduate of Princeton University and the SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, completed her residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. This was followed by a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic, reconstructive and orbital surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. In addition to serving as the Director of Oculoplastics at SUNY Downstate, Dr. Dweck is Vice Chair and Program Director for the Department. Dr. Dweck is also very involved in a wide variety of committees at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and organizations regionally and nationally. Her special interests include thyroid ophthalmopathy, orbital tumors and treatment of the dry eye patient. Repair of traumatic orbital wall fractures, lid lacerations and treatment of acute infections of the lacrimal sac and orbit are among the areas in which Dr. Dweck excels. Dr. Dweck has annually been named one of the "Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area" by the Castle-Connolly Guide. She has also been honored by Strathmore's "Who's Who." Retrun to top of Page  Marcus S. Edelstein, M.D., Ph.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, SUNY Downstate. Dr. Edelstein, with the department since 1984, is a general ophthalmologist who holds, in addition to his MD degree, MS and PhD degrees in electrophysics. He is a committed teacher, focusing primarily on clinical optics and laser theory. Dr. Edelstein’s research interests range from refractive surgery and ophthalmic infections to development of new methods for optimal use of the microscope in lid surgery. Current projects include the adaptation of home video technology to the needs of persons with low vision. His activities take place primarily at the Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Health Care Systems and University Hospital clinical affiliates. Dr. Edelstein also is a part-time attending physician at Interfaith Medical Center. Return to top of Page 
Michael P. Ehrenhaus, M.D., Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology; Director, Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery; Local Director, Long Island College Hospital Eye Center Dr. Ehrenhaus, known to all as "Dr. Mike", has trained with some of the world's leading ophthalmologists. He comes to us from the sunny beaches of southern California where he recently enjoyed an extensive fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the University of California San Diego Shiley Eye Center. Dr. Ehrenhaus has extensive experience in micro-incisional cataract surgery, corneal transplant surgery, and all areas of refractive surgery. He is one of only a few surgeons in the region trained to perform bladeless IntraLasik surgery, Intacs segments insertion, advanced corneallamellar surgeries, Alphacor synthetic corneal transplantation, as well as traumatic anterior segment reconstruction. He currently sees patients, operates and teaches residents and medical students at the Long Island College Hospital Eye Center, the University Hospital of Brooklyn, and at the Kings County Hospital Center. Retrurn to top of Page Kenneth Felder, M.D. Dr. Felder is a graduate of Cornell Medical College and completed his ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in 1980, followed by a Retina fellowship at Massachusetts eye and Ear Infirmary. He has practiced in Brooklyn and New York City since 1982, specializing in diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachments. Return to top of Page  Jeffrey Freedman, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Freedman is an expert in glaucoma and corneal disease. He has played an important role in the Ophthalmology Department as a former director of the glaucoma subspecialty program. He continues to teach at University Hospital of Brooklyn. Dr. Freedman helped pioneer the use of implantable devices for the treatment of glaucoma, and this remains a primary focus of his clinical practice and research. His current research projects include studies to identify the most effective anti-fibrosis medications to improve outcomes following glaucoma surgery, as well as work attempting to define factors contributing to the development of glaucoma in individuals who have undergone corneal transplantation. Return to top of Page 
Anthony Girardi, M.D., F.A.C.S. Clinical Assistant Professor, Local Director, Division of Ophthalmology, Coney Island Hospital Center Dr. Girardi is a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and SUNY at Stony Brook School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Ophthalmology at SUNY Downstate. A board certified ophthalmologist since 1985, Dr. Girardi has been a member of the Coney Island Hospital staff since completion of his residency. Dr. Girardi was recently appointed Director of the Division of Ophthalmology at Coney Island Hospital Center. Dr. Girard is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who is specialized in small incision, sutureless cataract surgery, and intraocular lens implantation. Dr. Girardi also serves as Coordinator of Residency Surgical Courses. Return to top of Page 
Dominick Golio, MD Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of Craniofacial Surgery Dr. Golio received his Bachelor of Science Degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Manhattan College and his medical degree from St. George’s University. He completed his primary surgical training at New York Medical College. He then completed additional fellowship training in Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas and Craniofacial Surgery at Primary Children's Medical Center, Craniofacial Foundation of Utah Program in Salt Lake City. Dr. Golio was appointed adjunct professor of surgery for St. George's University in April 2005 and Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery and Ophthalmology at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center in 2006. He is also the Director of Craniofacial Surgery at State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. He has authored two text book chapters, several peer reviewed manuscripts and has lectured nationally and internationally on skull base surgery. Return to top of Page  George Gombos, M.D., M.D., Professor Emeritus, SUNY Downstate; chief, Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Health Care Systems, Brooklyn Campus Educated in Sweden, where he completed fellowship training in ocular trauma and retina, Dr. Gombos joined SUNY Downstate in 1968 and was named director of the Ophthalmology Service at the Brooklyn VA in 1978. He has been an active researcher throughout his career, focusing primarily on diabetic retinopathy. Projects have included trials of a variety of rheological agents to reduce the viscosity of the blood supply and improve microcirculation to the eye's posterior segment. Among current activities, he is testing the combination of an experimental oral medication and laser therapy in the treatment of retinopathy, as well as investigating the effectiveness of cyclosporine in ophthalmic practice to suppress rejection of corneal grafts and to suppress inflammation in uveitis and severe autoimmune reactions. In collaboration with Marcus Edelstein, MD, he is conducting a five-year follow-up study of post-operative vitreous loss in patients undergoing cataract surgery Return to top of the Page Lekha Gopal, M.D. Dr. Gopal completed her residency at SUNY Downstate and subsequently completed a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship with Dr. Arthur H. Wolintz. Although her main interest is in neuro-ophthalmology, she also accepts patients as a comprehensive ophthalmologist. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Gujarati. She works with residents at Kings County Hospital Center. Return to top of Page  Kenneth Horowitz, .O.D. Dr. Kenneth Horowitz, a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Optometry, is Director of Low Vision Services, and he also fits therapeutic contact lenses. His services in both specialties are available at University Hospital of Brooklyn and Long Island College Hospital. Return to top of Page  George Hyman, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, SUNY Downstate; chair, Department of Ophthalmology, The Brookdale Hospital Center Dr. Hyman, who specializes in cornea and refractive surgery, currently teaches at the Brookdale Hospital Center, where he leads the Ophthalmology Department and directs a separate residency program. Brookdale maintains an affiliation with the SUNY Downstate Ophthalmology Department based primarily on joint research projects conducted by the two services. Joint research activities include studies of the retina and ocular physiology conducted in the Brookdale Ophthalmology Department animal laboratories by Dr. Mark Harooni. Return to top of page John Laudi, M.D. Dr. Laudi completed his ophthalmology residency at Suny Downstate and then completed a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship under the direction of Dr. Arthur Wolintz. Dr. Laudi works with residents at Kings County Hospital Center both in the clinic and operating room. Return to top of page  E. Clifford Lazzaro, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, SUNY Downstate Dr. Clifford Lazzaro is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with special interest in the ocular manifestations of systemic disease. His SUNY Downstate teaching activities take place primarily at Kings County Hospital Center, where he lectures on subjects including neuro-ophthalmology, medical ophthalmology, ocular pathology, external diseases, optics and anatomy. Recently, Dr. Clifford Lazzaro organized the 1999 SUNY Downstate Rome-Sorrento CME Ophthalmology Conference addressing cutting-edge ophthalmology technology and the 2001 SUNY Downstate Paris-Monaco ophthalmology conference. Dr. Clifford Lazzaro retired as chair of Ophthalmology at Lutheran Medical Center after 20 years. He also retired from the private practice of ophthalmology after 35 years, during which time he served as ophthalmologist to the Vatican Mission to the United Nations. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals spanning topics such as phacolytic glaucoma tocentral retinal vein occlusion in a patient with mucomysis to carotid artery evaluations. Return to top of Page  Douglas R. Lazzaro, M.D. Dr. Lazzaro is the Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology and is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at SUNY Downstate. Dr. Lazzaro received his MD degree and his residency training in ophthalmology at SUNY Downstate. Dr. Lazzaro then completed a cornea and refractive surgery fellowship at the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. Dr. Lazzaro serves as director of Continuing Medical Education for the department of Ophthalmology and is Director of Ophthalmology at University Hospital of Brooklyn, Kings County Hospital Center where 9 of the 21 ophthalmology residents are rotating, and the Long Island College Hospital. Dr. Lazzaro performs corneal transplantation and other corneal surgeries in addition to refractive surgery. Dr. Lazzaro lectures regularly and has presented posters/presentations at many national/international meeting and published many peer-reviewed article. He is board-certified in ophthalmology and is a member of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a lifetime member of Swathmore’s Who’s Who. Return to top of Page Howard Liu, M.D. Dr. Liu completed his ophthalmology residency at Suny Downstate and then completed a a corneal fellowship under the direction of Dr. Sandra Belmont at Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Liu works with residents at Kings County Hospital Center both in the clinic and operating room. Return to top of Page 
Wayne F. March, M.D., Director, Glaucoma, Kings County Hospital Dr. March is Local Director of Ophthalmology at Long Island College Hospital and a glaucoma subspecialist, specializing in glaucoma implants, author of over 200 research papers and five textbooks. He is a graduate of Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, receiving his BS, MD, and Ophthalmology residency from that institution. He then completed a retinal fellowship at the University of Wisconsin and a two-year fellowship in Ocular Vascular Disease under Sohan Hayreh at the University of Iowa. He is theformer Professor and Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas-Galveston Return to top of Page  Lois M. McNally, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.O., F.C.A.P. Dr. McNally graduated from New York University with her Bachelors in Mathematics and then attended SUNY Buffalo achieving her Doctorate in Medicine in 1982. After a year of Surgical Internship at NYU Medical Center, she completed her Residency in Pathology, also at NYU Medical Center, and achieved Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology. She then furthered her training at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital completing a Fellowship in Ophthalmic Pathology and Ocular Oncology. Dr. McNally then completed her second Residency at Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens in Clinical Ophthalmology and is also a Board Certified Ophthalmologist. Dr. McNally is one of approximately 20 physicians nationwide to be Board Certified and practice in these two fields. Since 1991, she has contributed to the Ophthalmic Pathology Education of nearly 400 Ophthalmology Residents in the NY Metropolitan area. Return to top of Page 
Maria Musarella, MD, Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology, SUNY Downstate; Director, Ocular Genetics Subspecialty Service Among her many awards, Dr. Musarella received the Samuel Seifer, PhD Award in Basic Science in recognition of outstanding teaching to the medical profession in 2001; the Faculty Gem Award presented to outstanding faculty members by the Alumni Association of the College of Medicine, and the Dean of the College of Medicine in 2003; the Best Doctors in America Award in 2003-2004; the Richard C. Troutman, MD Master Teacher Award in Ophthalmology in recognition of outstanding teaching in the medical profession, in 2006; and the Best Doctor in America Award in 2007. She has published extensively in the fields of pediatric ophthalmology and ocular genetics, publishing many papers and book chapters and is an invited speaker making presentations about her work around the world. Bradley Phillips, M.D.Dr. Phillips, fellowship-trained in neuro-ophthalmology, specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and cataract surgery. He has particular expertise in small-incision cataract surgery and topical anesthetic techniques. This topical approach avoids the risks associated with retrobulbar injections. Dr. Phillips also performs refractive surgery. Return to top of Page Shobit Rastogi, M.D. Dr. Rastogi attended Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit and completed an internship at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan. He completed his residency at the Kresge Eye Institute at Wayne State University and most recently completed a fellowship in glaucoma under Dr. Ted Krupin at the University Eye Specialists in Chicago Dr. Rastogi's interests include Low Tension and Secondary Glaucomas. Dr. Rastogi teaches glaucoma to the residents at Kings County Hospital and evaluates and treats glaucoma patients at SUNY and Long Island College Hospital. Return to top of Page Wayne Scott, MD A graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Scott completed both his Ophthalmology Residency and Glaucoma Fellowship training at Tufts University/New England Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Scott is a full time attending at the Kings County Hospital Center. Dr. Scott supervises residents in the clinic and operating room at Kings County. Return to top of Page 
Osher Sebrow, MD Clinical Assistant Professor, SUNY Downstate; Local Director, Division of Ophthalmology, Brookdale University Hospital  Eric Shrier, MD Director, Retina Service Dr. Shrier is Assistant Professor and Director of the Retina Service at SUNY-Downstate. He completed a Fellowship in Retina, Vitreous Surgery and Uveitis at the University of Louisville. His Residency in Ophthalmology was performed at New York University and Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. He interned at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem, PA, after finishing Medical school at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine. He specializes in medical and surgical diseases of the posterior segment (vitreous, retina and macula). Return to top of Page  Edward F. Smith, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, SUNY Downstate; associate chief of Ophthalmology and Local Director, Department of Veteran Affairs New York Harbor Health Care Systems Dr. Smith, fellowship trained in neuro-ophthalmology, practices primarily general ophthalmology with special emphasis on anterior segment surgery, including phacoemulsification-breaking up the lens with ultrasound-for the treatment of cataracts. Dr. Smith has particular interest in the prevention of pterygium and its surgical treatment using the conjunctival autograft approach. His research interests include frequency-doubling polarimetry, a new screening test for visual field loss that has promise for the early detection of glaucoma and other conditions. Dr. Smith's SUNY Downstate activities take place primarily at New York Harbor Health Care System, Brooklyn Campus (the Brooklyn VA) and Kings County Hospital Center. Dr. Smith also holds hospital appointments at The Brooklyn Hospital, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, and North Shore Hospital. Return to top of page  Arthur H. Wolintz, M.D., Distinguished Teaching Professor, SUNY Downstate; Director, Neuro-ophthalmology Fellowship Program and Neuro-ophthalmology Subspecialty Service, SUNY Downstate clinical affiliates; director, Department of Ophthalmology and Neuro-ophthalmology, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Arthur H. Wolintz, M.D., Distinguished Teaching Professor, SUNY Downstate; Director, Neuro-ophthalmology Fellowship Program and Neuro-ophthalmology Subspecialty Service, SUNY Downstate clinical affiliates; director, Department of Ophthalmology and Neuro-ophthalmology, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center Dr. Wolintz, who was instrumental in the transition of the division of ophthalmology to a department in 1983, served as chair of Ophthalmology at SUNY Downstate from 1981 until January 1996, has been associated with the Ophthalmology Department since completing his residency here in 1971 (he earlier completed medical and neurology residencies at Maimonides Hospital, the National Institute of Neurological Diseases and Blindness, and Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York, and completed a special fellowship in neuropathology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University). In addition to his departmental leadership at SUNY Downstate, Dr. Wolintz served for many years on the resident selection committee and was director of residency training. Dr. Wolintz has been director of Ophthalmology at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center since 1971. Currently, Dr. Wolintz directs the Neuro-ophthalmology fellowship program and continues to teach residents at Kings County Hospital Center and at the Medical School. Among Dr. Wolintz's research interests has been the relationship of pseudo-exfoliation and Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Wolintz is an active past president and member of the Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association of the State University of New York Health Science Center of Brooklyn. He also serves as councilor for the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and chair of the Ophthalmology Advisory Committee of Kings County Medical Society. He is an honorary surgeon for neuro-ophthalmology to the New York City Police Department |
