- Sheldon Herzig, MD,
FRCSC - Theodore Rabinovitch, MD, FRCSC
- Joseph J.K. Ma, MD, FRCSC
- Navdeep Nijhawan, MD, FRCSC
- Raj Rathee, MD, FRCSC
Co-Founder, Medical Director
Dr. Herzig completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Toronto, after which he completed a fellowship in corneal and cataract surgery at the Mary Shiels Eye Hospital in Dallas, Texas. There, Dr. Herzig was trained in the most advanced micro-surgical techniques for cataract and refractive surgery. Upon his return to Toronto, he introduced these techniques to the ophthalmic community, and over the past decade has been acclaimed for his groundbreaking work in laser vision correction.
Dr. Herzig has developed techniques and instruments that are now used worldwide. After mastering, utilizing, and teaching earlier laser vision correction methodologies, he began using the LASIK technique. His work with thousands of patients has led to technique modifications and innovations on which he has lectured extensively; his courses on the LASIK technique are attended by eye surgeons and optometrists from all over the world.
Dr. Herzig is the past president of the Canadian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (1998-2000) and continues, through his practice and teachings, to be on the leading edge of his specialty.
Dr. Rabinovitch specialized in ophthalmology at McGill University before completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California's world-renowned Francis I. Proctor Foundation.
Over the past decade, Dr. Rabinovitch's wide-ranging medical and surgical accomplishments have earned him a reputation as a preeminent authority in the specialty of uveitis. Dr. Rabinovitch is very active in the medical community. He has lectured and researched for the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Toronto, served as president of the York Finch Hospital Medical staff, and, since co-founding the Toronto Ophthalmological Society in 1991, has continuously served as its chairman.
Dr. Rabinovitch is recognized as a leader in laser vision correction, from his experience with earlier procedures in excimer laser surgery to his reputation today as a leading practitioner of the newer and superior LASIK technique. It is this skill and leadership that Dr. Rabinovitch brings to the Herzig Eye Institute, the state-of-the-art facility devoted to patient care and committed to excellence.
With more than a half a decade of clinical and surgical experience in training and teaching at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Ma has been an instructor in surgical courses focusing on complex corneal surgeries and currently lectures on refractive surgery at the University of Toronto. As an Associate Staff at Harvard's prestigious Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Dr. Ma sub-specialized in the most intricate of corneal, intraocular, cataract and refractive surgical techniques.
Dr. Ma specializes in custom vision correction procedures as well as the leading edge in refractive cataract solutions including Intralase-LASIK, Epi-Lasik, Intraocular contact lenses (ICL's) and presbyopic/multifocal/Wavefront optimized lenses. Dr. Ma has lectured at major respected professional ophthalmic conferences including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and has received many academic awards.
"I believe that it is fundamental for a surgeon to personally examine each and every patient's eyes pre and post-operatively. For example, a subset of Asian eyes has unique, definite and defined anatomical characteristics for which surgical approaches can be modified to provide optimal results."
Dr. Nijhawan graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School and has completed his residency in Ophthalmology. He received the prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Nijhawan has established a solid reputation as an outstanding surgeon, highly skilled in both oculoplastics and custom vision correction procedures. He is devoted to providing the very best in patient care and to making a significant contribution to the field of ophthalmic medicine through his ongoing research and training.
Dr. Nijhawan is a noted speaker and educator on topics related to his areas of expertise, presenting in North America and the European continent. Most notable is his research and vast interest in ophthalmic and facial surgery.
Dr. Raj Rathee completed medical school at Dalhousie University. He specialized in ophthalmology at Queen's University, where he served as chief resident focused on cataract and refractive surgery. Dr. Rathee trained in basic and clinical ophthalmology at Stanford University, as well as ocular pathology and uveitis at McGill University. He has also had extensive postgraduate experience in refractive surgery, having trained directly under Dr. Herzig.
During his residency Dr. Rathee was actively involved in research and teaching, and has won numerous academic research awards and has presented at various international meetings over the last 15 years. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Rathee is also accredited by the Bermuda Medical Council and affiliated with the Bermuda Eye Institute. He is an active member of several international academic societies including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Rathee is currently a staff ophthalmic surgeon at North York General and Scarborough Grace Hospitals, as well as part-time academic staff at the University of Toronto. He is dedicated to exceptional patient care both in his comprehensive ophthalmology practices in North Toronto, as well as in refractive surgery at Herzig Eye Institute. Dr. Rathee is committed to lifelong learning, and attends international conferences on recent advances in ocular surgical procedures on a continuous basis.
