Department of Ophthalmology

Our leadership team provides us with the guidance and support we need to ensure that the department's clinical, research and training goals are met.

• Department Chair: M. Reza Vagefi, MD
• Vice Chair of Clinical Services: Astrid Werner, MD
• Vice Chair of Surgical Services, Director of Retina Services: Andre Witkin, MD 
• Vice Chair of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement: Michelle Liang, MD 
• Vice Chair, Research and Academic Programs, Director of Cornea Services: Pedram Hamrah, MD 
• Director of Comprehensive Ophthalmology: Kamden Kopani, MD 
• Director of Cornea Services: Michael Raizman, MD 
• Interim Director of Glaucoma Services: Chandrasek (Dru) Krishnan, MD 
• Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology: Tom Hedges, MD 
• Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology: Laurel Vuong, MD 
• Director of Oculoplastics: Katrinka Heher, MD
• Director of Ophthalmic Pathology: Nora Laver, MD 
• Director of Optometry Services: Cynthia d’Auria, OD 
• Director of Optometry Services: ChiHae Kwan, OD 
• Director of Pediatric Services: Sylvia Yoo, MD 
• Director of Uveitis: Lana Rifkin, MD