Ophthalmologists near Pineville, NC

Care Philosophy: At Horizon Eye Care, eyesight isn't just part of our focus. It's literally all we do. Services at Horizon range from routine family and pediatric eye care to specialty services and surgeries for cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics and retina conditions, along with cataract surgery and laser-assisted cataract surgery. Our physicians and staff have vast experience, and stay current with the latest treatments, technology and techniques. We are Always Thinking Vision.

Biography: Dr. Kevin Tomasko Jr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 41 years old. Dr. Kevin Tomasko Jr, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: At Horizon Eye Care, eyesight isn't just part of our focus. It's literally all we do. Services at Horizon range from routine family and pediatric eye care to specialty services and surgeries for cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics and retina conditions, along with cataract surgery and laser-assisted cataract surgery. Our physicians and staff have vast experience, and stay current with the latest treatments, technology and techniques. We are Always Thinking Vision.

Care Philosophy: At Horizon Eye Care, eyesight isn't just part of our focus. It's literally all we do. Services at Horizon range from routine family and pediatric eye care to specialty services and surgeries for cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics and retina conditions, along with cataract surgery and laser-assisted cataract surgery. Our physicians and staff have vast experience, and stay current with the latest treatments, technology and techniques. We are Always Thinking Vision.

Care Philosophy: At Horizon Eye Care, eyesight isn't just part of our focus. It's literally all we do. Services at Horizon range from routine family and pediatric eye care to specialty services and surgeries for cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics and retina conditions, along with cataract surgery and laser-assisted cataract surgery. Our physicians and staff have vast experience, and stay current with the latest treatments, technology and techniques. We are Always Thinking Vision.

Biography: Dr. Jonathan Minkowski, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 41 years old. Dr. Jonathan Minkowski, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: At Horizon Eye Care, eyesight isn't just part of our focus. It's literally all we do. Services at Horizon range from routine family and pediatric eye care to specialty services and surgeries for cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics and retina conditions, along with cataract surgery and laser-assisted cataract surgery. Our physicians and staff have vast experience, and stay current with the latest treatments, technology and techniques. We are Always Thinking Vision.

Biography: Dr. Omar Punjabi is a board-certified ophthalmologist. He specializes in vitreo-retinal diseases and surgery at Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat Associates (CEENTA) in Charlotte, North Carolina. He practices at the South Park, Matthews, and Concord offices. Dr. Punjabi was born in Mumbai, India, where he received a Gold medal and the highest honor among more than 125,000 students competing for medical school. He graduated with honors from King Edward Memorial Hospital, which is the top medical school in Mumbai. He spent two years as a post-doctoral research fellow involving retinal imaging at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. Dr. Punjabi then went on to do his internship at the University of Miami, followed by residency training at Northwestern University in Chicago where he was selected as chief resident. After residency training, he completed his two-year fellowship training in retinal diseases and vitreo-retinal surgery at the prestigious Cole Eye Institute of the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Punjabi has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and presented numerous scientific abstracts and textbook chapters. At the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, he was part of the team that was involved in the groundbreaking development of the spectral domain OCT used for retinal imaging. He was the recipient of the National Eye Institute research grant in 2006 from ARVO. He has won several academic awards and scholarships during his residency training and during medical school, including the best resident award in all three years of residency at Northwestern for his clinical, academic, and research performances, the Beem-Fisher Research Award from the Chicago Ophthalmological Society in 2010 and the Research Award from Northwestern University in 2010. He secured 99th percentile in the Ophthalmology Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP) and also in the Ophthalmology Board Examination. During fellowship training, he received the Best Fellow Teacher of the Year award from the Cleveland Clinic. He was also the recipient of the exclusive Heed Fellowship from the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation, which is given to only a few fellows with excellent clinical, academic and research potential. Dr. Punjabi was invited to deliver the prestigious Havener Memorial Lectureship at Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute in 2019. Dr. Punjabi participates in clinical research and serves in a leadership role with multiple clinical trials involving macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, including the prestigious DRCR Retina Network trials. He is co-chair of the North Carolina Retina club, and served on the Early Career Section committee of the American Society of Retina Specialists which helps mentor young retina specialists across the country. Dr. Punjabi received the Charlotte Magazine's Top Doctor award in 2020, as well as the prestigious Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2020 award, which are peer-nominated awards. Dr. Punjabi is a board-certified ophthalmologist and is an active member of numerous ophthalmological societies, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and the Society of Heed Fellows. He is an invited reviewer for multiple scientific journals. His areas of interest include medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous, including retinal detachment, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular diseases, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma and uveitis. During his free time, Dr. Punjabi enjoys spending time with his wife and two young kids. He often volunteers to help uninsured patients in Charlotte. He is an avid sportsperson, and enjoys playing tennis, hiking and traveling. Office contact information for appointments (accepting new patients in all locations): SouthPark (6035 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC) Concord (645 Amalia Street NE, Concord, NC) Matthews (724 Aubrey Bell Drive, Matthews, NC)

Biography: Dr. Pujan Dave, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 35 years old. Dr. Pujan Dave, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Justin Brown is an ophthalmologist who specializes in medical and surgical disease of the retina and vitreous, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachments. He received his undergraduate degree from UNC Chapel Hill and his medical degree from the UNC School of Medicine. His internship was at Johns Hopkins/Sinai Hospital, and his residency and fellowship were at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. He was also chief resident/assistant chief of service and director of ocular trauma at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Medical Association.

Biography: Dr. Joel Kaluzny, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 40 years old. Dr. Joel Kaluzny, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Biography: John Bradley Allen, MD, is an ophthalmologist who specializes in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. He received two bachelor's degrees in biology and psychology from the University of Georgia, where he graduated with highest honors. While earning his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia, he was a teaching assistant, anatomy tutor, dean's research fellow, and president of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed an internship at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he served as chief resident. He then completed an ophthalmology residency and vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at The Ohio State University. During his training Dr. Allen has lectured at multiple national meetings and has been an investigator in a number of clinical trials and research projects.

Care Philosophy: At Horizon Eye Care, eyesight isn't just part of our focus. It's literally all we do. Services at Horizon range from routine family and pediatric eye care to specialty services and surgeries for cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics and retina conditions, along with cataract surgery and laser-assisted cataract surgery. Our physicians and staff have vast experience, and stay current with the latest treatments, technology and techniques. We are Always Thinking Vision.

Care Philosophy: At Horizon Eye Care, eyesight isn't just part of our focus. It's literally all we do. Services at Horizon range from routine family and pediatric eye care to specialty services and surgeries for cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics and retina conditions, along with cataract surgery and laser-assisted cataract surgery. Our physicians and staff have vast experience, and stay current with the latest treatments, technology and techniques. We are Always Thinking Vision.

Care Philosophy: At Horizon Eye Care, eyesight isn't just part of our focus. It's literally all we do. Services at Horizon range from routine family and pediatric eye care to specialty services and surgeries for cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics and retina conditions, along with cataract surgery and laser-assisted cataract surgery. Our physicians and staff have vast experience, and stay current with the latest treatments, technology and techniques. We are Always Thinking Vision.

Biography: Dr. Charles Tucker, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 53 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Charles Tucker, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: At Horizon Eye Care, eyesight isn't just part of our focus. It's literally all we do. Services at Horizon range from routine family and pediatric eye care to specialty services and surgeries for cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics and retina conditions, along with cataract surgery and laser-assisted cataract surgery. Our physicians and staff have vast experience, and stay current with the latest treatments, technology and techniques. We are Always Thinking Vision.

Care Philosophy: At Horizon Eye Care, eyesight isn't just part of our focus. It's literally all we do. Services at Horizon range from routine family and pediatric eye care to specialty services and surgeries for cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics and retina conditions, along with cataract surgery and laser-assisted cataract surgery. Our physicians and staff have vast experience, and stay current with the latest treatments, technology and techniques. We are Always Thinking Vision.

Biography: Dr. Taressa Haney is a fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologist who specializes in all aspects of pediatric ophthalmologyand strabismus in the Charlotte, NC area. She also sees adult strabismus patients. Her surgical practice consists of strabismus surgery, pediatric nasolacrimal duct procedures, pediatric oculoplastic procedures (chalazions, dermoids, and simple lid lesions), and examinations under anesthesia when indicated. She screens premature babies for retinopathy of prematurity at Carolinas Medical Center Main and Presbyterian Main NICU. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.

Biography: Dr. Arman Farr, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 55 years old and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Arman Farr, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Robert Saltzmann is an Ophthalmologist with specialty fellowship training in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma. He also provides comprehensive adult eye care and cataract surgery, including refractive implant technology, such as toric and multifocal lenses, when appropriate. He practices in the Charlotte, NC and Belmont, NC areas, and provides surgical care conveniently in Southpark, uptown, and in Kings Mountain.

Biography: Dr. Pedro Cervantes is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in glaucoma and cataract surgery. Dr. Cervantes was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico, where he did his primary, secondary, and university education. He received his medical degree at the Mexican Autonomous National University (UNAM). He had two residencies in ophthalmology: one at the APEC (Association to Prevent Blindness), a leading private ophthalmological hospital in Mexico City; and another from Northwestern University in Chicago, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Cervantes also had an internship in internal medicine at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago, and received additional training and certification from the APEC in his sub-specialty, glaucoma. He is fully bilingual (speaking English and Spanish) as well as bi-cultural. He is dedicated to helping provide care for all those he sees, and he has a unique understanding of Spanish-speaking patients. Dr. Cervantes has done extensive work in disadvantaged communities throughout Mexico. He served for one year as the only doctor in San Martin Obispo, a rural area where he lived and provided all basic medical care for the 2,400 residents. He has been involved in volunteer work doing cataract surgery in Mexico as well as India. With many years of training and practice in ophthalmology, Dr. Cervantes has done research in the field of glaucoma and has published and presented papers for ARVO (American Research and Vision in Ophthalmology). His areas of interest include medical and surgical diseases of the eye, including cataract surgery, laser-assisted cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, pediatric glaucoma, refractive surgery and pterygium removal. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and twin daughters, cooking, and walking his dog.

Care Philosophy: Our goal its to provide personalized professional eye care. From cataract and LASIK surgery to routine eye exams. We have 3 convenient offices with early appointment times. We strive to exceed your expectations.

Care Philosophy: "Prepared and committed to exceptional eye care to restore, preserve and enhance vision"

Biography: Dr. Randall Stein, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 39 years old. Dr. Randall Stein, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Erin Schotthoefer is an ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric eye care and strabismus in the Charlotte, NC and Huntersville, NC areas. She graduated from Harvard University and received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Her internship was at St. John's Hospital in Detroit, her residency was at the University of Iowa, and her fellowship was at Duke University. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, and Women in Ophthalmology.

Biography: Dr. Vipul Shah is a fellowship-trained subspecialist with extensive experience in cataract and refractive surgery, cornea and external diseases (including dry eye syndrome), and comprehensive ophthalmology in the Charlotte, NC and Monroe, NC areas. After his undergraduate degree at Duke University, he attended medical school and residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa, then completed a fellowship in Cornea and External Diseases at the University of Colorado's Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute. He also routinely lectures at both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons national meetings every year. In his spare time, he enjoys playing with his kids, spending time with his family and friends, playing tennis, and cheering on the Duke Blue Devils.

Biography: Dr. Valerie Chen, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 38 years old and has been practicing for 12 years. Dr. Valerie Chen, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Ballantyne Outpatient Surgery.

Biography: Dr. Nasrollah Samiy, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 63 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Nasrollah Samiy, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: At Horizon Eye Care, eyesight isn't just part of our focus. It's literally all we do. Services at Horizon range from routine family and pediatric eye care to specialty services and surgeries for cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics and retina conditions, along with cataract surgery and laser-assisted cataract surgery. Our physicians and staff have vast experience, and stay current with the latest treatments, technology and techniques. We are Always Thinking Vision.

Biography: Dr. Barbara Lee is an ophthalmologist who works in cataract surgery, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma management, and routine eye care in Charlotte, NC. When Dr. Lee is not treating patients or restoring vision in cataract patients, she loves to cook, hike, knit and spend time with her husband and two sons.

Biography: Dr. Elliot McKee is a fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus specialist who has been with CEENTA since 2014 in Charlotte, NC. He is originally from St. Louis and completed his ophthalmology training at Indiana University and Duke University. He evaluates and treats children's eye conditions ranging from the routine to complex, including glasses, amblyopia, strabismus, cataracts, glaucoma, nasolacrimal duct problems, and retinopathy of prematurity. He has a particular interest in children with special needs. He also treats adult patients with eye alignment disorders (strabismus). In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and baby, playing tennis, and participating in the men's group F3 (Fitness, Faith, and Fellowship).

Biography: Dr. David Greenman, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 53 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. David Greenman, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. William Hammonds is an ophthalmologist who specializes in eye exams and routine eye care, refractive eye surgery, cataracts, cornea, and LASIK in the Charlotte, NC area. He graduate from the University of Notre Dame and received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. His internship was at Carraway Methodist Medical Center, his ophthalmology residency was at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and his fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery from the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is also the team eye doctor and LASIK surgeon for the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Hornets.

Biography: Dr. Nehali Saraiya is an ophthalmologist who specializes in eye exams & routine eye care, cataracts, and uveitis in the Charlotte area at our SouthPark, Matthews, and Pineville offices. She received her undergraduate degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. Her internship was at NorthShore University HealthSystem, her ophthalmology residency was at Loyola University Medical Center, and her Fellowship in uveitis was at the University of Illinois. She is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Uveitis Society, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the Chicago Ophthalmic Society.

Biography: Dr. Stewart is an Ophthalmologist who specializes in eye exams & routine eye care, neuro-ophthalmology, and cataract surgery in the Charlotte, NC and Matthews, NC areas. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University. His medical degree and internship were with the Health Science Center at Syracuse, NY. His ophthalmology residencies were at Kresge Eye Institute of Wayne State University and the Beaumont Eye Institute of William Beaumont Hospital. His neuro-ophthalmology fellowship was at the WK Kellogg Center at the University of Michigan. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and he is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Mecklenburg County Medical Society.When he's not working, Dr. Stewart enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as golfing.