Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Research Interests: My primary research interest lies at the intersection of glaucoma and public health. I am passionate about community-based strategies to identify glaucoma earlier especially in those at high risk such as first-degree relatives of glaucoma patients. Additionally, I feel strongly about understanding ways to prevent sequential blindness in patients who are already blind in one eye. I am also interested in various topics such as glaucoma imaging, telemedicine, healthcare technology, and patient education.


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Awards & Honors
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Publications
2024-2025. AGS Representative, AAO Leadership Development Program
2022, 2023Co-Recipient, AAO State Affairs Star Award
As Chair of Young Ophthalmologists Committee of PA Academy of Ophthalmology
2022-2023. Participant, ARVO Women’s Leadership Development Program
2021-2022. American Glaucoma Society (AGS) Healthcare Policy Leadership Dev. Program
2021. Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology
2021. Fellow, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
2019. Travel Grant Recipient, AGS Mentorship for Future Leaders Program
2018. AAO Mid-Year Forum Advocacy Ambassador Award
2017-2018. Glaucoma Service Foundation to Prevent Blindness Fellowship
2017. Austen T. Gray Memorial Scholarship, NYEEI
Awarded to one graduating resident selected by faculty for overall academic excellence during residency
2017. ASCRS Foundation - Resident Excellence Award
Awarded to 1 of 10 residents nationwide
2016. Chairman’s Award for Academic Honors and Distinction, NYEEI
2015. Research Day Award – Resident/Fellow Research Day, NYEEI
2013. MD with Distinction in Research – Thesis Defense 05/2013
2013. American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) Award
2012. The Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee, NJMS Chapter
2011. Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Inductee, NJMS Chapter
2011 & 2012. The Alfonse Cinotti/Cento Amici Scholarship
2010-2011. Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship
2010. NJMS Alumni Association Class of 2009 Scholarship
2009. NJMS Alumni Association Class of 2002 Scholarship
2009. Magna Cum Laude, The College of New Jersey
2005-2008. The College of New Jersey Dean’s List
2005-2008. Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar
2005-2008. The College of New Jersey Merit Scholarship
2005. Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction