NJRETINA - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Akosua Nti, MD is a vitreoretinal surgeon at NJRetina. After completing her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavior at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, she earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine as a Willis Scholar. Dr. Nti completed her residency in ophthalmology at the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, followed by a two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. Dr. Nti has held faculty appointments, serving as an Assistant Instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology at University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and Assistant of Ophthalmology at Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Nti has received numerous honors and awards including the Willis Scholar Award, the National Heart Lung Blood Institute Short Term Research Award, and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Travel Grant. She has presented at national meetings including the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology. Dr. Nti has authored several original papers that have been published in various peer-reviewed journals including JAMA Ophthalmology and Retina. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Retina Specialists. Dr. Nti is married, and enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and hiking.

Job Titles:

• Ophthalmologist
• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. Alfaro is an ophthalmologist, retina specialist, and vitreo-retinal surgeon at NJRetina. Born in El Salvador, he spent his childhood years in New Jersey and attended Rutgers University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a major in Biological Sciences and a minor in Music. He received his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Alfaro completed his residency in Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He subsequently pursued and completed a two-year fellowship in vitreo-retinal diseases and surgery at the prestigious Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Alfaro has authored many papers in peer reviewed journals including The American Journal of Ophthalmology, Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, and Journal of Glaucoma. He has presented at national and regional conferences. He has been involved in various multi-center clinical trials as a sub-investigator including the GUARD trial and OcuTerra DR:EAM trial. As a member of organizations that help under-represented individuals enter medicine such as the Latino Medical Student Association, Office for Diversity and Academic Success in the Sciences, and Premedical Urban Leaders Summer Enrichment Program, he has had the opportunity to guide pre-medical students embark on their medical journey. Dr. Alfaro is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In his spare time, Dr. Alfaro enjoys running, surfing, and working on 3D artwork. Dr. Alfaro is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Job Titles:

• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. Alexander D. Port joined NJ Retina in 2020. Originally from Toms River, New Jersey, Dr. Port completed his Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Columbia University in New York City. Dr. Port then obtained his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Port discovered his love of ophthalmology doing volunteer community vision screenings as a medical student and continued to volunteer and supervise medical student screeners throughout his residency. Dr. Port completed a preliminary internship in internal medicine at New York University before returning to Weill Cornell for his ophthalmology residency where he served as Chief Resident during his senior year. He then completed a two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Boston University and the Boston VA Medical Center, serving as a clinical instructor to residents and medical students. Dr. Port has presented numerous abstracts at national meetings and has published articles on a variety of topics including vitrectomy surgery, cytomegalovirus retinitis, endophthalmitis, retinopathy of prematurity, and quality of life in aging. Dr. Port is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Port has been married to his wife Yael since 2010 and they have two daughters. His hobbies include cooking, cycling and triathlons.

Job Titles:

• Clinical Instructor in Ophthalmology at the University of Medicine
• Investigator
• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. Bruce J. Keyser joined NJRetina in 1996. Dr. Keyser received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, graduating cum laude with high distinction. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where he was the recipient of a Jefferson Research Scholarship, a National Institute of Health Levine Research Grant, and a Measy Academic Scholarship. He was also elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha and Hobart Amory Hare Honor Medical Societies. Dr. Keyser is a Clinical Instructor in Ophthalmology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he regularly teaches and lectures to medical students. He is on the medical staff of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, and Kimball Medical Center in Lakewood, NJ. Dr. Keyser has been an investigator for numerous national clinical investigational studies and acted as a Principal Investigator for the Complications of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (CAPT) Study, the Miravant Photodynamic Therapy Study, and the Vitrase for Vitreous Hemorrhage Study. He has been rated as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2017-2020), Jersey's Best Top Doctor (2019) and Inside New Jersey Magazine Top Doctor (2017-2018).

Job Titles:

• Principal Investigator
• Clinical Professor in Ophthalmology at the University of Medicine
• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. Daniel B. Roth joined NJRetina in 2000. Dr. Roth graduated from Yeshiva University in New York City, where he was valedictorian. He received his MD from the Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Roth completed his residency in ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. He was accepted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received awards by the Fight for Sight Research Foundation, Howard Hughes Research Institute, American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). Dr. Roth completed his fellowship training in vitreoretinal disease and surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Roth is a Clinical Professor in Ophthalmology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He is on the medical staff of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, Lakewood, NJ. Dr. Roth is the principal investigator (PI) for multiple national and international clinical trials and was a member of the Committee for Continuing Medical Education at the medical school. Dr. Roth has been elected by his peers for inclusion in Best Doctors of America and has received awards for scientific achievement from the AAO (American Academy of Ophthalmology) and ASRS (American Society of Retinal Specialists). Dr. Roth has published more than 90 papers in peer-reviewed literature, as well as numerous articles, textbook chapters and scientific abstracts. He has researched, published, and lectured at national meetings on numerous topics in ophthalmology, including wet and dry age-related macular degeneration, macular hole repair, endophthalmitis, retinal vascular occlusion and ocular trauma. Dr. Roth serves as a manuscript referee for Ophthalmology, the Journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Retina, The Journal of Retinal and Vitreous Diseases, American Journal of Ophthalmology, Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics and the British Journal of Ophthalmology. Dr. Roth has developed innovative approaches to treating retinal diseases and is very active in teaching and mentoring medical students.

Job Titles:

• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. David Y. Kim joined NJRetina in 2013. Dr. Kim graduated magna cum laude from Binghamton University with a degree in Biological Sciences, where he was elected to the Phi Eta Sigma and Phi Beta Kappa Societies. He received his MD degree from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University in New York. Dr. Kim completed his residency in ophthalmology at New York Hospital / Weill Medical College of Cornell University, where he served as Co-Chief Resident. He completed his fellowship in vitreoretinal disease and surgery at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary / Harvard Medical School in Boston. He received several national honors including the Heed Ophthalmic Fellowship Award and the Paul Kayser International Fellowship Award. While at Harvard University, he was elected by the faculty to serve as Chief Retina Fellow. Dr. Kim has a strong interest in global health having served on medical teams to Siberia, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua and has been awarded several scholarships and grants to increase healthcare access to underserved areas. Dr. Kim also maintains a strong interest in research and education having published over 20 articles in the peer-reviewed literature, 2 book chapters, and numerous abstracts. He has lectured at national and international meetings on topics including retinal detachment surgery, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, retinal imaging and telemedicine, and ophthalmic education. He has participated in numerous FDA-sponsored clinical trials of new techniques to treat macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. He co-founded and serves on the advisory board of the ophthalmic education website OphthalmicEdge.org. Dr. Kim is on the medical staff of Hackensack University Medical Center, Clara Maass Medical Center and the Bergen Passaic Cataract Surgery and Laser Center. Dr. Kim is on the medical staff of Hackensack University Medical Center, Clara Maass Medical Center and the Bergen Passaic Cataract Surgery and Laser Center. Dr. Kim and his wife enjoy spending time with their lovely daughters and their Havanese puppy. They also enjoy time with extended family, including many nieces and nephews, hiking outdoors, and being active through church and volunteer organizations.

Job Titles:

• Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Medicine
• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. Eric S. Friedman joined NJRetina in 1995. Dr. Friedman earned his undergraduate degree from Yale University and attended the Brown/Dartmouth Program in Medicine, receiving his MD from the Brown University School of Medicine. Following a foreign study fellowship at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, Dr. Friedman completed a residency in ophthalmology at the Eye and Ear Institute of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He then studied vitreoretinal disease and surgery and was selected Chief Fellow at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School in Boston, where he completed his fellowship training. Dr. Friedman is Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He is on the medical staff of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Friedman has researched, published, and presented at national meetings on topics in ophthalmology, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, toxoplasmic retinochoroiditis, and retinal detachment. He has been a Principal Investigator in the national Complications of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (CAPT) Study, the Miravant Photodynamic Therapy Study, and the Vitrase for Vitreous Hemorrhage Study. Dr. Friedman is the father of three who enjoys time with his family, masters rowing and sculling, skiing, and tennis.

Job Titles:

• Retina Specialist

Dr. Jennifer M. Krawitz, a native of Delaware, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Delaware Honors Program. She was awarded the Dr. Wilbur Posteles' Scholarship at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA, where she received her Medical Doctorate (M.D.) with cum laude honors. While at Jefferson, she received the Lavine Research Award and the National Institute of Health‘s Heart, Lung, and Blood Research Award. Dr. Krawitz completed her ophthalmology resident training at Temple University, where she served as chief resident during her senior year. She then completed a neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at the Wills Eye Institute, one of the premier eye hospitals in the country. She remained on staff at the hospital before completing a second fellowship in medical retina at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. Dr. Krawitz has participated in national meetings and published extensively on topics such as orbital fractures, ethambutol toxicity, biosimilars, and biologics. She also has contributed to writing the neuro-ophthalmology chapter in the Wills Eye Manual. She currently is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and she is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Krawitz joined NJRetina in 2018 and is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Krawitz is married with two children and enjoys spending time with her family, as well as exercising, attending sporting events, and cooking.

Job Titles:

• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon
• Specialist

Dr. Jonathan L. Prenner is a nationally recognized retinal specialist. He holds a number of leadership positions in the field of vitreoretinal surgery. Dr. Prenner is Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School where he serves as Clinical Professor. He is also the Ophthalmology service chief of the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. At Rutgers he has taught and mentored dozens of students over the past two decades who have subsequently become ophthalmologists and retina specialists. For the past fifteen years, he has held the positions of Assistant Editor and Review Article Section Editor for the standard scientific journal for the field, RETINA: The Journal of Retinal and Vitreous Diseases. Dr. Prenner served on the board of directors and executive committee of the American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS) for more than a decade. Since 2008, he has been elected by his peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America and is listed as a best doctor by U.S. News and World Report and Castle Connolly, as well as New York Magazine. He has been elected to the Retina Hall of Fame and the OSN 150. Dr. Prenner has published more than 95 papers in the peer-reviewed literature in addition to a volume of textbook chapters, articles, and scientific abstracts. He lectures routinely at major scientific meetings concerning his original research and the development of new approaches to vitreoretinal diseases. He has delivered dozens of invited lectures on retinal research across the United States and internationally and has been frequently invited as a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology subspecialty day faculty. He is the Principal Investigator for numerous international multi-center clinical trials evaluating new treatments for retinal diseases including age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Prenner received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his MD from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He was accepted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and served as its president. He was also president of the student chapter of the American Medical Association at SUNY. Dr. Prenner then returned to the University of Pennsylvania's Scheie Eye Institute for residency training in ophthalmology, where he was appointed chief resident. He then completed a two-year vitreoretinal fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, one of the premier retina training programs in the country. At Beaumont, he was awarded two national honors, the Heed Ophthalmic Fellowship Award, and the Ronald G. Michels Retinal Fellowship. Dr. Prenner joined NJRetina in 2004. Dr. Prenner is Board Certified in Ophthalmology. He is a member of the Macula Society, Retina Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, Society of Heed Fellows, Alpha Omega Alpha, ARVO, Club Vit, and the Buckle Vit Society. He serves as a manuscript referee for Ophthalmology, the Journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, RETINA: The Journal of Retinal and Vitreous Diseases, and the British Journal of Ophthalmology. He has also edited recurring series in both Retina Times and Review of Ophthalmology. He maintains special interest in complicated retinal detachment, secondary intraocular lens surgery, diabetic eye disease, and age-related wet macular degeneration.

Job Titles:

• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. Leonard Feiner returned to his home state of New Jersey and joined NJRetina in 2006 as a Retina Specialist. Dr. Feiner graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University with a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. After deciding that medicine was his calling, he was awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health to support his studies at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where he received his MD and a PhD in neuroscience. Dr. Feiner joined the ophthalmology residency training program at the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was the chief resident, followed by a two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal disease and surgery and ocular oncology at the Barnes Retina Institute, Washington University, St. Louis. Dr. Feiner has been the recipient of numerous honors and awards for excellence in ophthalmological research, receiving the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Resident Award, Ronald G. Michels Foundation Fellowship, and Heed Foundation Fellowship. Dr. Feiner is on the medical staff of Clara Maass Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center. He is currently president of the New Jersey Retina Society. Dr. Feiner has published more than 30 articles in the peer reviewed literature and has lectured at national and international meetings on numerous topics, including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, macular degeneration, retinal vascular diseases in children, retinal vascular occlusion, and ocular lymphoma. Dr. Feiner has served as the Director of Clinical Trials for NJRetina and has been the Principal Investigator for 20 clinical trials. He serves as a consultant for several pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Feiner is married with three daughters. He enjoys the outdoors, woodworking, and adventure travel.

Job Titles:

• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. Nneka O. Brooks joined NJRetina in 2018. Born in Nigeria, she spent her formative years in New Jersey and obtained her undergraduate degree from Princeton University. She was awarded her medical degree from Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City and there discovered a love for ophthalmology. Dr. Brooks completed her residency training at Rutgers - New Jersey Medical School. During her residency, she received the prestigious Alfonse A. Cinotti Resident Award for her excellence in academic and professional achievements during training. Dr. Brooks then went on to complete a two-year vitreoretinal fellowship at the Lahey Clinic and Hospital in Burlington, Massachusetts. Following her training and prior to joining NJRetina, Dr. Brooks was in private practice in New York City. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists Dr. Brooks is also passionate about teaching and mentoring. She has been an avid teacher of medical students and residents throughout her career. In addition, Dr. Brooks is a founding member of the Dr. David K. McDonogh Scholarship, a program dedicated to supporting medical students from minority backgrounds in their pursuit of training in the fields of Ophthalmology and ENT. Dr. Brooks has been involved with numerous multi-center clinical trials studying macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and uveitis. She has published and presented at national meetings on various topics in ophthalmology, including retinoblastoma, side effects of anti-VegF medications and neovascular glaucoma. Dr. Brooks has been married to her husband, Levee since 2009. They are blessed with two daughters and a son. Her hobbies include running, tennis, and theater/dance.

Job Titles:

• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. Sumit P. Shah joined NJRetina in 2013. Dr. Shah, a native of New Jersey, received his degree in Chemical Biology from the Stevens Institute of Technology, where he graduated Valedictorian. He earned his MD degree on a full academic scholarship from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society for exceptional academic performance. Dr. Shah completed his residency in ophthalmology at UCLA‘s Jules Stein Eye Institute, which consistently ranks among the top five eye institutes nationwide. He completed his two-year medical and surgical retina fellowship at the Tufts New England Eye Center and the Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, which are among the leading retina research and clinical trials center in the country, respectively. Dr. Shah has lectured at national meetings of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology and the Retina Society. He has authored numerous scientific articles on a broad array of topics including submacular hemorrhages from age-related macular degeneration, ultrawide-field imaging, advanced intraocular lens implantation techniques, anti-VEGF therapy for wet macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease, endophthalmitis after pars plana vitrectomy, retinal detachment, optical coherence tomography, cystoid macular edema and advances in macular hole surgery. He serves as an oral examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology, the organization responsible for certifying eye physicians and surgeons in the United States. He has served as a peer reviewer for Retina, the Journal of Retina and Vitreous Diseases and Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers and Imaging. He has served on the Education Committee for the ASRS and currently serves on the Communications Committee. He has received the Honor Award from the ASRS. Prior to joining NJRetina, Dr. Shah was in private practice in Connecticut and was Clinical Instructor at the Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Shah is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He was elected by his peers to be a member of The Retina Society, a fellow of the American Colleges of Surgeons, and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society. He is on the medical staff of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, and has been appointed Clinical Associate Professor at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where he serves as volunteer teaching faculty. Having served as sub-investigator or Principal Investigator in over 40 clinical trials, Dr. Shah has significant experience with emerging therapies for macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and retinal vein occlusion. He has substantial experience with complex vitreoretinal surgical cases. During his free time, Dr. Shah cherishes family time with his wife and three children. He enjoys traveling, food, and fitness.

Job Titles:

• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. Vincent Y. Ho joined NJRetina in 2016. He graduated cum laude from the Schreyer Honors College at the Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and was elected to the Phi Eta Sigma and Omega Chi Epsilon honor societies. Dr. Ho graduated with honors from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and received distinction for his academic, research, and leadership achievements including Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Arnold P. Gold Foundation Gold Humanism Honor Society, and the College of Medicine's leadership award for his role as class president. He completed his transitional year at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and ophthalmology residency training program at Emory University. Dr. Ho then pursued a fellowship in vitreoretinal disease and surgery at The Retina Institute (formerly Barnes Retina Institute at Washington University) in St. Louis, Missouri, one of the most prestigious training programs in the country. Dr. Ho has numerous publications in scientific journals and periodicals, has participated in clinical trials and presented at national and international meetings on a range of topics such as retinal detachments, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disorders, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, advanced surgical techniques, and ocular imaging. He has served as a peer reviewer for major ophthalmologic journals and is on the medical staff of both Clara Maass Medical Center and Bergen Passaic Cataract Surgery and Laser Center. Dr. Ho enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. He participates in numerous outdoor sports including snowboarding, hiking, tennis, and was previously a qualifier for the New York and Boston marathons.

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. H. Matthew Wheatley joined NJRetina in 2000. Dr. Wheatley graduated with high honors from Cook College at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. He then received his MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore. After an internship at Morristown Memorial Hospital, NJ, Dr. Wheatley completed his residency in ophthalmology at the UCLA-Jules Stein Institute. He completed his fellowship in vitreoretinal disease and surgery at the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City, where he was awarded a Heed Ophthalmic Fellowship and an ARVO-National Eye Institute Travel Grant. Dr. Wheatley is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine. He is on the medical staff of Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Dr. Wheatley has served on the Board of Governors of the New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology and is a past president of the New Jersey Retina Society. Dr. Wheatley has researched, published, and lectured at national meetings on numerous topics in ophthalmology, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, intraocular injections, intraocular lens fixation techniques, retinal detachment, AIDS-related eye disease, macular hole, macular pucker and myopic degeneration. He has been a Principal Investigator in the nationwide Vitrase for Vitreous Hemorrhage Study. When he is not working, Dr. Wheatley enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters.

Job Titles:

• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Jonathan "Yoni" Levenson, MD is a retina specialist and vitreoretinal surgeon at NJRetina. A native of Florida, Dr. Levenson earned his undergraduate degree with honors in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania and received his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and recognized with multiple academic awards. He completed his internship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, followed by residency training in ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, where he engaged in both clinical training and research across a wide spectrum of retinal diseases. He then pursued a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College/New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Levenson has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and has presented at national and international meetings, including the American Society of Retina Specialists and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. His work includes studies on diabetic retinopathy, retinal artery occlusions, and retinal manifestations of systemic disease. Dr. Levenson is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists. Outside of medicine, Dr. Levenson enjoys basketball, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Job Titles:

• Ophthalmologist
• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Jonathan P. Greenberg, MD is an ophthalmologist, retina specialist & vitreoretinal surgeon at NJRetina. He received his medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, where he was vice president of the Medical Student Council and graduated in the top 10% of his class. Dr. Greenberg then completed a three-year research fellowship in retinal disease at Columbia University followed by a residency in ophthalmology at Northwell Health and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He also has a special interest in diagnosing and managing intraocular tumors, including performing plaque brachytherapy to treat ocular melanoma. Dr. Greenberg has received numerous honors and awards, including the Award for Best Basic Science Paper at Columbia University, a National Eye Institute Travel Grant, and a University Council Merit Scholarship and Golden Key International Honor Society membership for academic excellence during medical school. He has presented at national meetings including the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retinal Specialists. Dr. Greenberg has authored numerous book chapters and original papers in various peer-reviewed journals including Retina, Ophthalmology Retina, The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA Ophthalmology) and the American Journal of Ophthalmology. His work has focused on imaging of various retinal pathologies, and he spearheaded the development of a novel retinal imaging technique. Dr. Greenberg is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) and is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). Dr. Greenberg strives to treat every patient as he would want his own family member to be treated, both from a medical and interpersonal perspective. He is married, has two boys and two dogs, and enjoys family time, photography, and skiing.

Job Titles:

• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Marisa K. Lau, MD, is a vitreoretinal surgeon at NJRetina. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of California Berkeley, she earned her medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ where she graduated in the top of her class and was inducted into the AOA medical honor society. She completed her residency in ophthalmology at University of Pennsylvania - Scheie Eye Institute in Philadelphia followed by a two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Colorado. Dr. Lau has held faculty appointments, serving as an instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado CU School of Medicine and assistant instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology at University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Committed to serving others, Dr. Lau worked with the local indigent population as a medical student and has volunteered her time internationally doing mission work in East Africa. Dr. Lau has received numerous honors and awards, including the Glasgow-Rubin Commendation for Academic Achievement from the American Medical Women's Association and the Mildred Jordan Sharp Women's Leadership Award from the University of California-Berkeley. She has presented at national meetings including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Dr. Lau has authored numerous book chapters and original papers, in various peer-reviewed journals including JAMA Ophthalmology, Retina, and Retinal Cases and Brief Reports. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Dr. Lau and her husband enjoy hiking, skiing, swimming, traveling all over the globe and trying new restaurants.

Job Titles:

• Ophthalmologist
• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Marlene Wang, MD is an ophthalmologist, retina specialist & vitreoretinal surgeon at NJRetina. Dr. Wang received her undergraduate degree at Cornell University and her medical degree from Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She then completed a residency in Ophthalmology at Columbia University Medical Center - Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute followed by a fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery at Harvard University - Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Dr. Wang has received several honors and awards, including recognition from the National Eye Institute Association in Vision Research in Ophthalmology (ARVO). As a fellow at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, she received the 2021 Retina Patient Care Award. She has presented at national and regional meetings including the Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO), Women in Ophthalmology (WIO), Vit-Buckle Society, New York Academy of Medicine and the Atlantic Coast Retina Conference. Dr. Wang has authored numerous publications in peer reviewed journals including the American Journal of Ophthalmology, British Journal of Ophthalmology, Clinical Ophthalmology, Retina Specialist and the Annals of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Wang is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). She is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). Dr. Wang enjoys yoga, hiking, volleyball, cooking, traveling and painting when not caring for patients.

Job Titles:

• Ophthalmologist
• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Michael M. Park, MD, is an ophthalmologist, retina specialist & vitreoretinal surgeon at NJRetina. He grew up in New Jersey and completed his undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University where he double majored in Molecular, Cellular Biology as well as Psychology. He received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Yale University School of Medicine, where he was selected as the Chief Resident. Dr. Park then completed his Vitreoretinal Fellowship at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary before joining NJRetina. Dr. Park has received numerous honors and awards. He was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society at Tufts, and he received the Marvin Sears Award for Clinical Excellence at Yale. He also received the Best Teacher Award at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary for his role in mentoring and teaching residents. Dr. Park has authored original papers and abstracts in peer-reviewed journals including the American Journal of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Retina, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Translational Vision Science & Technology, and Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging Retina. He has presented at national and regional meetings including the American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and New England Ophthalmological Society. He has received numerous awards for his research on age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, sickle cell retinopathy, and ophthalmic imaging. Dr. Park is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). He enjoys golf, tennis, and traveling when not caring for his patients. Dr. Park is fluent in English, Korean, and conversational in Spanish.

Job Titles:

• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Neal S. Patel, M.D. is a retina specialist and vitreoretinal surgeon at NJRetina. He earned his undergraduate and medical degrees through the highly competitive B.S./M.D. Premedical-Medical Program at Pennsylvania State University and Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, graduating summa cum laude from both institutions. In medical school, he earned induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Societies as well as recognition with the Carol R. Mullen Memorial Prize in Ophthalmology from Wills Eye Hospital. Dr. Patel completed his residency at Harvard Medical School / Massachusetts Eye and Ear. He was selected as Chief Resident, where he served as an Instructor at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Ocular Trauma Service at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, one of the busiest eye trauma centers in the country. He then completed his vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. Dr. Patel has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in academic journals including Journal of Ophthalmology, Journal of Glaucoma, and Ophthalmic Surgery, Laser and Imaging Retina with research spanning topics such as ocular trauma, retinal imaging, and infectious and inflammatory retinal diseases. He has presented his work nationally at meetings such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Vit-Buckle Society, and the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma. Outside of medicine, Dr. Patel enjoys tennis, hiking, travel, exploring new cuisines, and spending time with friends and family. He is conversationally fluent in Spanish.

Job Titles:

• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. Nicholas Chinskey joined NJRetina in 2016. Dr. Chinskey received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College, graduating summa cum laude with high honors in biology. He then attended the University of Michigan Medical School on the Hyman Oren Memorial Scholarship. Dr. Chinskey graduated with honors in research and in clinical skills and the art of medicine, given to the top 10% of students based on clinical performance. Dr. Chinskey completed his ophthalmology residency training at the University of Michigan's Kellogg Eye Center. He then completed a two-year fellowship in medical and surgical retina at The Retina Institute (formerly Barnes Retina Institute) in St. Louis, Missouri-one of the premier training programs in the country. Dr. Chinskey has lectured at several national and international meetings including the American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Retina Society and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He has also published extensively on such topics as ocular trauma, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, dome-shaped macula and retinal neuroprotection. Dr. Chinskey has received numerous research accolades including a National Eye Institute travel grant, George Slocum Research Award and Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons resident paper competition award. He has served as a peer reviewer for both Retina and Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. Dr. Chinskey is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, is currently a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society. He is on the medical staff at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ and Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, NJ, where he serves as Chief of Ophthalmology. Dr. Chinskey is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in the department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Chinskey is married with two children. He enjoys spending time with his family as well as skiing, mountain biking and hiking.

Job Titles:

• Ophthalmologist
• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Dr. Savant is an ophthalmologist, retina specialist and vitreoretinal surgeon at NJRetina. Born and raised in New Jersey, he attended Drexel University's 7-year accelerated BS/MD program. Dr. Savant graduated magna cum laude with a major in Biological Sciences and earned honors with distinction from Drexel's Pennoni Honors College. He received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Pennsylvania, where he published research at the renowned Wills Eye Hospital. He was recognized for his leadership of the Streetside Prevention Point clinic in Kensington, Philadelphia, and received a peer-nominated commendation for academic and clinical professionalism. Dr. Savant completed his residency at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, N.Y. where he was selected as Chief Resident. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and received the Louis Girard Award for Resident Research. Dr. Savant was the first-ever resident recipient of the New York United Healthcare Fund's Excellence in Healthcare Award for his work on quality improvement and resident education in the Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Savant then went on to complete a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Beth Israel Lahey Health/Boston's Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He has presented at regional conferences and events nationwide such as ARVO, ASRS, Atlantic Coast Retina Club, and BRUIN. He has authored numerous papers in peer reviewed journals and most recently authored a chapter in the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Basic Principles of Ophthalmic Surgery. He was also selected as the American Society of Retina Specialist's Advocacy Ambassador. Dr. Savant is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In his spare time, Dr. Savant enjoys tennis, traveling with his wife, and spending time with his family.

Job Titles:

• Ophthalmologist
• Retina Specialist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Tamara Lee Lenis, MD, PhD is an ophthalmologist, retina specialist & vitreoretinal surgeon at NJRetina. Dr. Lenis received her medical degree from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and completed a residency in Ophthalmology at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute, in the EyeSTAR program where she also received a Ph.D. before completing a Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Lenis has received numerous honors and awards, including the Heed Foundation Fellowship, the Excellence in Research Award from Stein Eye Institute, the Young Scientist Research Grant from The Juliette Retinitis Pigmentosa Vision Foundation, and the Dr. Henry and Lilian Nesburn Award for Best Research. She has presented at numerous meetings, rounds and educational events including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS), Vit-Buckle Society, and American Ophthalmological Society (AOS). Dr. Lenis has authored over 30 original papers and abstracts in various peer-reviewed journals including Ophthalmology, American Journal of Ophthalmology, American Journal of Pathology, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Vitreoretinal Disease, Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Ocular Oncology and Pathology, and Ophthalmic Genetics. Dr. Lenis is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO), and she is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). Dr. Lenis enjoys art, yoga, running, cooking, traveling, hiking and especially spending time with family when not caring for patients.