Rahul Tonk, MD, MBA

Subspecialty: Cornea, Refractive Surgery

Areas of Interest

Dr. Tonk specializes in advanced vision correction and anterior segment surgery. His areas of expertise include:

Refractive Surgery: A full suite of vision correction options including all-laser LASIK, PRK, Custom Lens Replacement, and the EVO ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens).
Premium Cataract Surgery: Utilizing advanced technology lenses to reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses.
Keratoconus Management: State-of-the-art treatments including CAIRS (Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments), CTAK (Corneal Tissue Addition Keratoplasty), Cross-linking, and Topography-guided PRK.
Corneal Transplantation: Advanced techniques including DMEK and DSAEK for endothelial disease.
Complex Anterior Segment Reconstruction: Repairing eyes affected by trauma or previous surgical complications.

Biography

Dr. Rahul Tonk is a distinguished cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon. Recognized as a “Rising Star” on The Ophthalmologist’s global Power List and named to Ophthalmology Management’s “40 Under 40,” Dr. Tonk is a key opinion leader actively shaping the future of vision care. His expertise is sought after worldwide; he has delivered over 100 invited lectures and presentations at national and international meetings. He believes that the best surgical outcomes are achieved when patients are fully empowered partners, and he is a committed researcher who has served as an investigator for major clinical trials, including studies sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Credentials

Academic Affiliation
Associate Professor, Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University

Education

Fellowships:
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (Cornea)
Residency: Albany Medical College
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Undergraduate: Cornell University

Honors and Awards

Ophthalmology Management’s “40 Under 40″
“Rising Star” on The Ophthalmologist’s global Power List

Language Spoken

English, Spanish, Hindi