Dr. Monica Patel, MD
✨ Dual Board-Certified in Ophthalmology & Lifestyle Medicine
Founder & Medical Director – Clear Vision Ophthalmology, PLLC
Born and raised in New York City as a first-generation immigrant, Dr. Monica Patel is a multi-lingual, dual board-certified physician in Ophthalmology and Lifestyle Medicine. She leads Clear Vision Ophthalmology, PLLC, a premier eye care clinic in Jackson Heights, Queens, proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the country. Her practice is designed to meet the needs of patients from all ethnic, socioeconomic, and literacy backgrounds.
🔹 What sets Dr. Patel apart?
- ✨ Dual Board Certification in both Ophthalmology and Lifestyle Medicine
- 🌿 A deeply holistic and preventative approach to care
- 🚀 Outstanding clinical outcomes—especially in complex cataract and glaucoma cases
- 🛠️ Use of the most cutting-edge technology for diagnostics and surgery
Dr. Patel is also the creator of Practice Speed™, a proprietary platform that empowers private ophthalmology practices to thrive—ensuring staff feel supported, patients feel valued, and physicians have freedom to deliver high-quality, efficient care.
Her medical training spans top institutions like Weill Cornell Medical College, Columbia University, Manhattan Eye & Ear Hospital, and SUNY Downstate, with a residency at New York Medical College, where she served as Chief Resident.
A strong advocate for health equity, she is known for explaining complex medical concepts with clarity and compassion—ensuring patients leave feeling informed, reassured, and confident.
🗣️ Languages spoken: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish
Dr. Irina Fazio, OD, FAAO
Doctor of Optometry | Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry | Ocular Disease Specialist
Dr. Irina K. Fazio is an accomplished optometrist with extensive experience in primary eye care, ocular disease management, and patient education. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the SUNY State College of Optometry, where she was inducted into the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society and consistently appeared on the Dean’s List.
Dr. Fazio further honed her clinical skills with a residency in Primary Eyecare and Ocular Disease at the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System, after which she earned the prestigious title of Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO).
In practice, Dr. Fazio provides comprehensive care for a wide spectrum of conditions, including glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease, dry eye, and refractive correction. She is known for her clear communication style, patient-first philosophy, and passion for education-based care, empowering her patients to understand and manage their eye health.
Fluent in Russian and conversational in medical Spanish, Dr. Fazio connects deeply with a diverse patient base.
Before entering optometry, Dr. Fazio contributed to impactful scientific research in Alzheimer’s, cancer, and rare genetic disorders, working at Brandeis University, Harvard Medical School, and Transkaryotic Therapies in Boston.
🎓 Education: Brandeis University (B.S. in Biology), SUNY Optometry (O.D.)
🏥 Residency: VA Hudson Valley (Ocular Disease & Primary Care)
🌍 Languages: English, Russian, conversational Spanish
Dr. Jennifer Chu, OD
Doctor of Optometry | Vision Advocate | Community-Driven Care
Dr. Jennifer Chu is a passionate and dedicated optometrist committed to delivering exceptional care with heart, empathy, and clinical excellence. A graduate of the New England College of Optometry in Boston, Dr. Chu has worked with a wide range of patients—from veterans at the VA Hospital in Lowell, MA to children with complex disabilities at the Perkins School for the Blind. During her studies she received the Dr. Robert Allard Compassionate Clinician Award.
Her dedication to equal access to eye care shaped her early career. During her training, she both participated in and led medical mission trips to underserved communities in Belize and the Dominican Republic, providing essential vision care to those who would otherwise go without.
Now based in her hometown of New York City, Dr. Chu brings her global experience, gentle approach, and deep sense of purpose to every patient encounter. She is especially focused on the prevention and treatment of eye diseases and believes in educating her patients to promote long-term visual health and well-being.
📍 Based in New York City
🧑⚕️ Special interests: Myopia management, Ocular surface disease, Access to care, especially for pediatrics, and Community health.
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