MEET THE TEAM
Sydney S. Lin, O.D.
Optometrist - QNS/NYC
Laurence R. Weissman, M.D.
Ophthalmologist - QNS
Office Location
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33 5th Avenue​, Suite 1A
NY, NY 10003
Tel 212.777.7270
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36 W44th Street, Suite 1203
NY, NY, 10036
Tel 212.777.7270
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Dr. Elizabeth Dang, OD had LASIK performed in 2021 and is passionate about walking her patients through the pre and post-op experience. She is so excited to be a new resident of NYC and explore the city with her dog, Meatball. She hopes to find all the best work out classes and all the best restaurants in the city!
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Education & Training
Dr. Elizabeth Dang, OD grew up in Southern California and attended UCLA graduating with a B.A. in Sociology. She first became interested in eye care when she worked as a camp counselor for children who were blind or visually impaired. That experience inspired her to pursue a career in optometry. She graduated from the Southern California College of Optometry in 2018, and the following year, she completed a residency in primary care and ocular disease at Sepulveda’s Veterans Affairs hospital. Since then, she has worked at Kaiser in Los Angeles, a refractive surgery center in St. Louis, and an ophthalmology clinic in Southern Illinois with a strong emphasis on surgical co-management and ocular disease.
Elizabeth Dang, O.D.
Affiliations
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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
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Flushing Hospital
Office Location
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83-05 Grand Avenue
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Tel 718.429.0300
Cono M. Grasso, M.D.
Cono M. Grasso, M.D., founded Comprehensive Ophthalmology in 1978 following completion of his residency at the Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. It was only natural for him to open a clinical practice in this area: growing up in Maspeth, Dr. Grasso developed a love of the neighborhood and its residents that has become his trademark.
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Education & Training
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Dr. Grasso is a graduate of NYU, cum laude, and was awarded his M.D. by New York Medical College. Internship at Metropolitan Hospital was followed by a three-year residency at the Wills, where he was trained by some of the most innovative and groundbreaking ophthalmic surgeons in the world. He is currently Chairman of Ophthalmology, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, having held the same post for more than 15 years at the Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn & Queens before it closure in 2009. As Chairman he oversees the training of future generations of ophthalmologists, a responsibility that he cherishes and takes seriously.
Over the years, in addition to being devoted to clinical practice and academic training, Dr. Grasso has vigorously participated in various professional societies and publications, including being named as a Councilor for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, an officer of the NY State Ophthalmological Society, and a peer reviewer for the journal Evidence-Based EyeCare.
Whether you are a new patient or a patient who has been with him for the past 30 years, you can be assured of Dr. Grasso’s warm and thorough attention to your eyes.
Affiliations
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New York University
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New York Eye & Ear Infirmary
Jonathan N. Kruh, M.D.
Jonathan N. Kruh, M.D., specializes in routine and complicated cataract surgery, Laser Vision Correction (LASIK/LASEK/PRK), corneal transplantation as well as endothelial transplantation. He is a native New Yorker who enjoys serving the population in his home town.
Education & Training
Dr. Kruh graduated cum laude from NYU with a B.A. in Biology, following which he pursued his medical degree at New York Medical College. Dr. Kruh completed an internship in General Medicine at Long Island Jewish Hospital and a residency in ophthalmology at New York Medical College-JHMC. Having an interest in complex pathology, he was accepted as a Fellow in Uveitis & Ocular Immunology at the Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution. During this training Dr. Kruh specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular inflammatory disease. An additional fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery at the Boston Eye Group has allowed him to further enhance his surgical capabilities.
Dr. Kruh offers specialty treatment and care of LASIK, cataract surgery, refractive complications, advanced corneal disease, uveitis, and ocular inflammation. He considers it an honor to be a physician and educator, and he welcomes all consultations whether they be routine or complex.
Office Location
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83-05 Grand Avenue
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Tel 718.429.0300
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33 5th Avenue​, Suite 1A
NY, NY 10003
Tel 212.777.7270​
New York Times Magazine
"Super Doctor" 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Office Location
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33 5th Avenue​, Suite 1A
NY, NY 10003
Tel 212.777.7270
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83-05 Grand Avenue
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Tel 718.429.0300
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Sydney S. Lin, O.D.
Sydney S. Lin, O.D. primarily focuses on the designing and prescribing of custom speciality contact lenses. Her treatments center on the treatment of myopia management, keratoconus, and other advanced corneal disorders. She is devoted to helping patients achieve better vision and comfort.
Education & Training
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Dr. Lin knew early on that she wanted to dedicate her life to vision care and eye health. During high school, she applied and was accepted into SUNY College of Optometry’s 3/4 Joint Degree Program. After three years of college at SUNY Geneseo, Dr. Lin pursued her Doctorate of Optometry Degree at SUNY College of Optometry. During this time, she trained at the Baltimore Veterans Affair Medical Center, the University Eye Center at SUNY Optometry, and Gotham Health’s East New York Clinic. Dr. Lin then went on to complete a Cornea and Contact Lens Residency at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. After completion of her academic achievements, Dr. Lin decided it was time to head home to New York and serve her fellow New Yorkers.
Affiliations
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​NYU Langone Medical Center
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Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat
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Cornell Medical Center
Payal Patel, M.D.
As an oculoplastics specialist, Dr. Patel is dedicated to treating a wide array of conditions affecting the delicate structures surrounding the eye - this includes the eyelids, tear duct system and eye socket. Her journey into this specialized field was driven by a lifelong passion for art, cultivated from an early age, which has seamlessly intertwined with her medical career. In every aspect of practice, she strives to combine the artistry that inspired her in youth with the technical
proficiency demanded by oculoplastic surgery.
Having practiced in the heart of New York City throughout her entire professional journey, Dr. Patel has developed a deep connection to the community she serves. She takes immense pride in providing compassionate care to her patients, addressing their concerns with precision and expertise.
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Education & Training
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Dr. Patel is a board-certified ophthalmologist completing her ophthalmology training at NYU Langone Medical Center where she served as Chief Resident. She then went on to complete the prestigious fellowship from the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery from Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, and Weill Cornell Hospital.
She invites patients to consult her for various conditions including eyelid tumors,
styes/chalazion, eyelid malposition (such as droopy eyelids, entropion, ectropion), tearing problems, anophthalmic sockets, as well as cosmetic eyelid procedures.
Office Location
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33 5th Avenue​, Suite 1A
NY, NY 10003
Tel 212.777.7270
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36 W44th Street, Suite 1203
NY, NY, 10036
Tel 212.777.7270
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Affiliations
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​New York Eye & Ear Infirmary
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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
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Flushing Hospital
Office Location
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83-05 Grand Avenue
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Tel 718.429.0300
Laurence R. Weissman, M.D.
Laurence R. Weissman, M.D., specializes in routine and complex cataract and glaucoma surgery. He has been in clinical practice since 1984, having completed his undergraduate work summa cum laude at NYU and his medical training at the NYU School of Medicine. Dr. Weissman is a native New Yorker, Brooklyn version, and like most Brooklynites he is passionate, especially when it comes to patient care and well-being.
Education & Training
Dr. Weissman decided early in his studies to pursue ophthalmology and was ultimately offered a residency at SUNY/Downstate, where he was trained in all phases of ocular clinical diagnosis, pathology, and surgical technique. Having a special affinity for surgery, he has subsequently focused a great deal of his time and energy on developing innovative techniques that improve the patients’ experiences and outcomes. In addition to seeing patients at Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Dr. Weissman serves as Program Director for the Ophthalmology Residency Training Program, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where his considerable surgical experience and diagnostic insight are invaluable to the residents he oversees.
As much as he is passionate about ophthalmology, Dr. Weissman adheres to an unshakable belief in the strong mind/strong body correlative, and to that end he is an avid cyclist and gym rat. He welcomes new patients and takes an interest in all aspects of a patient’s experience in order to better serve his or her needs. “I feel fortunate to have the privilege of evaluating my patients,” he says, “and I can promise that I will give 100% of my attention and skill to each of them. Welcome!”