ADVANCED RETINA CENTER - Key Persons
Having expertise and formally trained with world renowned experts in the field of retina and uvea at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami and Mount Sinai Hospital in NY, Dr. Gulati brings a depth of knowledge and experience to diagnose and manage complex disorders.
Dr. Nishi Gulati, originally from New Jersey, completed one of the few highly selective and prestigious combined six-year accelerated premedical-medical program, with her undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University. She received her medical doctorate degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.
After completing her internship at Jefferson Frankford Hospital in Philadelphia, Dr. Gulati did her ophthalmology residency at St. Vincent's Hospital of New York (Manhattan) and New York Medical College, serving as chief resident in her final year. She then went on to complete both a Uveitis and Ocular Immunology fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital and a Medical Retina fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami Health System.
During her years in clinical practice, she has collaborated with physicians across multiple specialties to provide the utmost comprehensive care for patients, and has also taught and guided ophthalmology residents in retinal care. She has also given numerous presentations and lectures to a variety of medical professionals.
She chose ophthalmology during medical school when asked to select an area of medicine to explore further and was paired with a great mentor whose passion for the specialty furthered her interest. He introduced her to a prominent retina specialist with whom she did research, further solidifying her choice of ophthalmology as a career.
While training as an ophthalmology resident, the assistant program director, a retina specialist, was very involved with resident education. Through lectures, seeing a variety of interesting and challenging cases together both in clinic and in the hospital, and being in the operating room with him, she discovered how interesting the retina could be. He also genuinely showed care for their education, but equally importantly, a commitment to serving patients.
This mentorship helped lead her to retina and uveitis as her subspecialty choices. The assistant program director was Dr. Woo. Says Dr. Gulati: "I'm glad to now be working alongside him as his medical partner."
Outside of work, she loves to travel the world - and has visited Iceland, Croatia, and Machu Picchu to name only a few favorites. An avid tennis fan, and sports fan in general, she also enjoys hiking, making vegetarian meals and desserts, and reading fiction novels. She speaks Hindi fluently.
Teaching Experience
Lecturer and invited speaker to various societies and medical professionals
Resident retinal training, Martinsburg VA Medical Center
Instructor of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Associate Attending, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology
Dr. Woo is an accomplished retinal surgeon and specialist, with over 20 years of clinical and teaching experience, who continues to strive to improve the patient care experience.
Dr. Woo received a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from The Johns Hopkins University and graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Following an Internship at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, he completed the Ophthalmology Residency at St. Vincent's Hospital of New York (Manhattan)/New York Medical College, serving as Chief Resident during his final year. He completed an advanced Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery Fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Woo served as Assistant Residency Director and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology teaching residents and medical students at St Vincent's Hospital of New York in Manhattan. He also worked in private practice on the Upper East Side.
In 2009, he moved to Northern Virginia and founded Advanced Retina Center, a practice specializing in retinal conditions, with an emphasis on quality patient care, communication, and compassion. Since its inception in Tysons Corner, Advanced Retina Center has expanded with additional retina specialists and staff, as well as additional offices in Alexandria and Manassas.
He enjoys caring for his patients and is committed to improving patient care. He participates in local and national medical societies. Dr. Woo has been recognized by peer physicians for his leadership qualities, distinction, commitment to patient care, and advocacy for his profession, having been elected to the Board of Directors of the Northern Virginia Medical Society, and as the Treasurer and Secretary.
His many life experiences have shaped him into the doctor he is today:
"During residency, I had the privilege to work with our Chairman, Robert A. D'Amico, M.D, a pioneer and superb ophthalmic surgeon. He modeled by example how to be a great physician, teacher and altruistic human being. He was generous, kind, and compassionate. "
"Another great teacher was the dean of the medical school, who taught us that the word "doctor" comes from the Latin word that means to "teach." As doctors, one of our duties is to educate. This has guided my professional development and I always try to communicate effectively with my patients as well as with my students."
Teaching Experience
Lecturer, The George Washington University, Basic Science Course, Washington Ophthalmology Residency Consortium
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, New York Medical College
Assistant Director, Ophthalmology Residency Program, St. Vincent's Hospital Manhattan, NY
Director, Retina Service, Richmond University Medical Center, NY
Teaching Assistant Attending, Ophthalmology, Eye Trauma and Emergency Room, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston