Dr James Dello Russo new jersey eye Center Cataract Surgery
Dr. James Dello Russo

Managing Director

Dr. James Dello Russo is an experienced optometrist at the New Jersey Eye Care Center. He believes it’s really important to get to know each individual patient’s concerns. He likes to sit down with you, discuss treatment options, and answer any questions. Dr. Dello Russo did his Bachelor’s at Lehigh University, became a Doctor of Optometry at New England College of Optometry and did a fellowship at the New Jersey Eye Center. Dr. Dello Russo is a member of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians. He speaks English and Spanish.

DR. ALAIN BAUZA

Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Dr. Alain Michael Bauza joined the New Jersey Eye Center as a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist and Surgeon in 2017.

Dr. Bauza has a B.A. in Genetics from Rutgers University, and an M.D. from New Jersey Medical School. From 2012-2013 he did a Transitional Year Internship at Christiana Care Health System in Delaware. He completed his ophthalmology residency training at Boston University Medical Center from 2013-2016, where he also served as Chief Resident for the Department of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Bauza is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. His specialisms are cataract surgery, pterygium surgery, diabetic screening, and glaucoma medical management.

Dr. Bauza was born in New Jersey. He is a first generation Cuban American and speaks fluent Spanish.

DR. LAUREN A. KALLINA - Retinal physician New Jersey
DR. LAUREN A. KALLINA

Retina Specialist and Surgeon

Has been a retinal physician for the last 19 years. Dr. Kallina graduated from Georgetown University, where she received her Bachelor of Science and Medical Doctorate.

Dr. Kallina completed her residency at NY Eye and Ear Infirmary and completed a medical and surgical retina fellowship. Dr. Kallina is fluent in both English and Spanish and working knowledge of French and Italian.

DR. ALYSON ESCALONA - Optometric physician in New Jersey
DR. ALYSON ESCALONA

Optometrist

Dr. Escalona is a board-certified optometric physician. She is a native of Bergen County and graduated from Rutgers University and received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. She treats and manages a variety of ocular diseases including glaucoma, diseases of cornea, anterior segment pathology, and can perform comprehensive exams including contact lens fittings. Dr. Escalona treats children over the age of 5 as well adult patients.

Dr. Escalona completed her training West Point Military Hospital, Hudson Valley Veterans Hospital, as well as several private MD/OD practices within New Jersey. Dr. Escalona speaks fluent Spanish and English and practices in our Passaic and Bergenfield locations.

DR. JANELLE TERTULLIEN-MCDONALD - Optometrist in Passaic, New Jersey
JANELLE TERTULLIEN-MCDONALD, O.D.

Optometrist

Dr. McDonald is an optometrist in our Passaic location. She was born and raised in St. Lucia, a small island in the Caribbean. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from the City College of New York. She received her Doctor of Optometry from SUNY College of Optometry in New York City. Upon graduation, she and her husband moved to New Jersey. Dr. McDonald completed her training at the East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Brooklyn, NY.

McDonald can treat adult patients with ocular emergencies, prescriptions for eyeglasses, contact lens fittings, routine eye care, and treatment and management of certain eye diseases. She is also able to see kids 4 years and older for routine eye care as well as eye care emergencies. Dr. McDonald Speaks Spanish and English.

In her free time Dr. McDonald enjoys home renovations with her husband, crafting, traveling, binge watching tv shows and spending quality time with family.

DR. BRIAN LILIEN - Optometrist in New Jersey
Dr Brian Lilien, D.O.

Optometrist

Dr. Lilien is a life-long NJ resident who has been in practice for more than 15 years and joined New Jersey Eye Center in the 2021. He is a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas University in NY and Salus University/Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Elkins Park, PA. Dr. Lilien is known for his positive and fun demeanor, while providing his patients with exceptional optometric care. He practices at the highest levels of integrity, evaluating and treating ocular pathology and routine care. Outside the office he enjoys active sporting events and spending quality time with his family.

DR. NGA YAN SIU - ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist in New Jersey
Dr Nga Yan Siu, D.O.

Glaucoma Specialist

Dr. Nga Yan Siu is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist. She completed her ophthalmology residency at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital and the One Brooklyn Health system under the tutelage of renowned glaucoma specialist Dr. Jeffery Freedman. She then went on to complete her fellowship in glaucoma at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital. Along with performing glaucoma surgery in Manhattan with Drs. Celso Tello and Sung Chul Park, she also managed glaucoma patients with the Northwell ophthalmology residents at Queens Hospital Center.

Dr. Siu sees patients for routine comprehensive eye exam as well as patients in need for glaucoma evaluation. In addition to performing cataract surgery, she also performs traditional glaucoma surgeries, including trabeculectomy and glaucoma tube shunt implant, and Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) using various devices.

Dr. Siu is originally from Hong Kong, and moved to New York at a young age. She attended medical school at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine earning a degree in Osteopathic Medicine (D.O). During medical school, Dr. Siu was also accepted to the Academic Scholars Program where she spent an extra year teaching medical students, performing research and earning a Master of Science degree.

Dr. Siu is fluent in English and Cantonese. In her free time, she likes to spend.

DR. JAMES DELLO RUSSO

Optometrist

Dr. James Dello Russo is an experienced optometrist at the New Jersey Eye Care Center. He believes it’s really important to get to know each individual patient’s concerns. He likes to sit down with you, discuss treatment options, and answer any questions. Dr. Dello Russo received his Bachelor’s at Lehigh University, and received his Doctor of Optometry at New England College of Optometry. He completed his residency at the New Jersey Eye Center. Dr. Dello Russo is a member of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians. He speaks English and Spanish.

DR. FARZAN M. GORGANI - Ophthalmologist in New Jersey
DR. FARZAN M. GORGANI

Oculofacial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
Cornea, Cataract, Refractive Surgery
Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Dr. Farzan M. Gorgani joined the New Jersey Eye center- Dello Russo Laser Vision in August 2021. He completed his ophthalmology residency at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital and the One Brooklyn Health system in Queens and Brooklyn NY. He was the chief resident during his last year of residency. He then went on to complete his fellowship in oculoplastics, cornea, cataract and refractive surgery under the tutelage of Dr. Todd Beyer. With refined clinical and surgical skills, he mentored and operated with the ophthalmology residents at Summa Akron City hospital and helped cover the ophthalmology service at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital.

Dr. Gorgani is a native New Yorker attending Stony Brook University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Biochemistry, and medical school at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine earning a degree in Osteopathic Medicine (D.O). During medical school, Dr. Gorgani was accepted to the Academic Scholars Program where he spent an extra year teaching medical students, performing research and earning another Master’s of Science degree.

To this day, Dr. Gorgani continues his passion and pursuit of life-long learning and education. He is on teaching faculty at the renowned Mount Sinai New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and is also on staff at Hackensack University Hospital. He continues to be actively involved in academia by publishing book chapters and research articles.

Dr. Gorgani is a member of:

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

Conditions treated and services

Thyroid (Grave’s) Eye Disease, Orbital trauma and fracture repair, Orbital Tumors and Inflammations, Blepharospasm, Ptosis (droopy eyelid), Eye, Eyelid and tear duct trauma repair, Eyelid Lesions and Skin Cancer evaluation, removal and reconstruction, tearing and tear duct surgery, fillers, cosmetic eyelid and eyebrow surgery.

Laser refractive surgery (LASIK/PRK/PTK), Dry eye evaluation and treatment, diseases and treatment of the cornea, corneal infections, keratoconus treatment (corneal cross-linking), Full thickness or partial thickness corneal transplantation (PKP, DSEK, DMEK, DALK), Advanced cataract and lens implantation, astigmatism (toric) and presbyopia (multifocal) correcting lens implantation, ocular surface surgery and reconstruction, pterygium excision.

DR. LAUREN A. KALLINA - Retinal physician New Jersey
DR. LAUREN A. KALLINA

Retina Specialist and Surgeon

Dr. Lauren A. Kallina has been a retinal physician for the last 19 years. Dr. Kallina graduated from Georgetown University, where she received her Bachelor of Science and Medical Doctorate.

Dr. Kallina completed her residency at NY Eye and Ear Infirmary and completed a medical and surgical retina fellowship. Dr. Kallina is fluent in both English and Spanish and working knowledge of French and Italian.

DR. ALYSON ESCALONA - Optometric physician in New Jersey
DR. ALYSON ESCALONA

Optometrist

Dr. Escalona is a board-certified optometric physician. She is a native of Bergen County and graduated from Rutgers University and received her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. She treats and manages a variety of ocular diseases including glaucoma, diseases of cornea, anterior segment pathology, and can perform comprehensive exams including contact lens fittings. Dr. Escalona treats children over the age of 5 as well adult patients.

Dr. Escalona completed her training West Point Military Hospital, Hudson Valley Veterans Hospital, as well as several private MD/OD practices within New Jersey. Dr. Escalona speaks fluent Spanish and English and practices in our Passaic and Bergenfield locations.

DR. JANELLE TERTULLIEN-MCDONALD - Optometrist in Passaic, New Jersey
DR. JANELLE TERTULLIEN-MCDONALD

Optometrist

Dr. McDonald is an optometrist in our Passaic location. She was born and raised in St. Lucia, a small island in the Caribbean. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from the City College of New York. She received her Doctor of Optometry from SUNY College of Optometry in New York City. Upon graduation, she and her husband moved to New Jersey. Dr. McDonald completed her training at the East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Brooklyn, NY.

McDonald can treat adult patients with ocular emergencies, prescriptions for eyeglasses, contact lens fittings, routine eye care, and treatment and management of certain eye diseases. She is also able to see kids 4 years and older for routine eye care as well as eye care emergencies. Dr. McDonald Speaks Spanish and English.

In her free time Dr. McDonald enjoys home renovations with her husband, crafting, traveling, binge watching tv shows and spending quality time with family.

DR. BRIAN LILIEN

Optometrist

Dr. Lilien is a life-long NJ resident who has been in practice for more than 15 years and joined New Jersey Eye Center in the 2021. He is a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas University in NY and Salus University/Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Elkins Park, PA. Dr. Lilien is known for his positive and fun demeanor, while providing his patients with exceptional optometric care. He practices at the highest levels of integrity, evaluating and treating ocular pathology and routine care. Outside the office he enjoys active sporting events and spending quality time with his family.

DR. NGA YAN SIU - ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist in New Jersey
DR. NGA YAN SIU

Glaucoma Specialist

Dr. Nga Yan Siu is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist. She completed her ophthalmology residency at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital and the One Brooklyn Health system under the tutelage of renowned glaucoma specialist Dr. Jeffery Freedman. She then went on to complete her fellowship in glaucoma at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital. Along with performing glaucoma surgery in Manhattan with Drs. Celso Tello and Sung Chul Park, she also managed glaucoma patients with the Northwell ophthalmology residents at Queens Hospital Center.

Dr. Siu sees patients for routine comprehensive eye exam as well as patients in need for glaucoma evaluation. In addition to performing cataract surgery, she also performs traditional glaucoma surgeries, including trabeculectomy and glaucoma tube shunt implant, and Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) using various devices.

Dr. Siu is originally from Hong Kong, and moved to New York at a young age. She attended medical school at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine earning a degree in Osteopathic Medicine (D.O). During medical school, Dr. Siu was also accepted to the Academic Scholars Program where she spent an extra year teaching medical students, performing research and earning a Master of Science degree.

Dr. Siu is fluent in English and Cantonese. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her family in New York and take care of her nieces.

Dr. Mark Heimmel

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Mark R. Heimmel is a highly skilled ophthalmic surgeon having performed thousands of vision restoring surgeries since 2006. He is a board-certified ophthalmologist, VISX Star4 certified LASIK surgeon, and LenSx laser cataract surgeon. Dr. Heimmel has been honored with many awards including Top Ophthalmologists in America, Compassionate Doctor Award, Patient’s Choice Award, and NJ Top Docs.

Dr. Heimmel graduated with highest honors from Rutgers University and was selected for the prestigious 7-year joint B.A./M.D. program at Rutgers and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Heimmel went on to complete his ophthalmology training at the Brown University School of Medicine in Rhode Island. Dr. Heimmel uses state-of-the-art technology in performing premium lens cataract surgery, plastic surgery of the eyelids and face, and refractive surgery including LASIK and PRK.

Dr. Heimmel has published numerous articles in leading medical journals on the latest treatments in medical retina care for diabetic retinopathy and Lucentis treatments for age-related macular degeneration.

Dr. Irida Llambiri

Optometrist

Irida Llambiri, is a licensed optometrist. She is a graduate of the College of Staten Island where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. She earned her second Bachelor of Science in Visual Sciences from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Dr. Llambiri received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She completed her residency at The Boston Veterans Affairs Medical Center through the New England College of Optometry.

During her residency training in a hospital-based setting, she had the opportunity to treat many comprehensive cases as well as numerous retina and glaucoma cases. Earlier in her career, Dr. Llambiri traveled to Guatemala with a group of eye doctors to provide free eye examinations and eyewear to approximately one thousand residents.