The care provided by SJEYE is regarded as being of the highest quality and we enjoy an excellent reputation among our patients, insurance carriers, and the regional community.
Adult Ophthalmologists
(Eye exams, cataracts, glaucoma, laser surgery, refractive surgery)
 Philip Horowitz, M.D.
Dr. Horowitz is a graduate of Johns Hopkins Medical School, having completed both a medical internship at Johns Hopkins and ophthalmology residency at the Wilmer Institute, Johns Hopkins. He established a general practice of ophthalmology in 1971, and is chairman, section of ophthalmology at Virtua / Memorial Hospital of Burlington County, Mount Holly, NJ. He is a father of 3 grown children. His interests include music, theater, art and skiing.
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James G. Nachbar, M.D.
 James G. Nachbar, M.D. completed his Ophthalmology residency training at Wills Eye Hospital in 1984 and has practiced at South Jersey Eye Physicians since then. He specializes in Cataract and LASIK Laser Vision Correction (Refractive Surgery). Last year, he became Board Certified as a LASIK specialist by the American Board of Eye Surgeons - one of the first 12 surgeons in the USA and the only one in the entire Delaware Valley to become boarded. Originally from Detroit, Dr. Nachbar has been a South Jersey resident since leaving Wills Eye Hospital in 1984. He now lives in Medford with his wife Renee and their three young children.
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Sander M. Cohen, M.D.
 Sander M. Cohen, M.D. is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he majored in botanical ecology with honors in Biology. He attended medical school at Johns Hopkins University where he developed an interest in ophthalmology and eye pathology. From Hopkins, he went on to Wills Eye Hospital where he trained for three years in ophthalmology. In 1987, he was honored to be chosen as co-chief resident at Wills Eye. Dr. Cohen and Dr. Nachbar are the only area ophthalmologists who are Board Certified as Cataract Surgery Specialists by the American Board of Eye Surgery. Both are also Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Doctor Cohen has participated in cataract surgery mission work with Surgical Eye Expeditions International. Pictures of his is recent trips to Africa and South America can be viewed by clicking this link.
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 Daniel P. Putnam, M.D.
Dr. Putnam is a board certified Ophthalmologist. He graduated from Rice University and received his MD from The University of Texas. Dr. Putnam was practicing on the west coast before joining SJEYE in 2000.
Dr. Putnam practices comprehensive ophthalmology at our Moorestown, Medford and Columbus offices.
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 Miriam R. Brown, M.D.
Dr. Brown is a board certified Ophthalmologist. She graduated from Williams College and received her MD from New York Medical College. Dr. Brown was practicing in Philadelphia before joining SJEYE in 2003.
Dr. Brown practices comprehensive ophthalmology at our Moorestown, Medford and Columbus offices.
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 Trong D. Tran, M.D.
Dr. Tran is a board certified Ophthalmologist. He graduated from Yale University and received his MD from Cornell University. He also holds a PhD in molecular genetics from the Rockefeller University. Dr. Tran practiced ophthalmology in New York City, prior to joining SJEYE in 2005.
Dr. Tran practices comprehensive ophthalmology at our Columbus office.
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Pediatric Ophthalmologists
(Strabismus, contact lenses)
 Amy R. Wexler, M.D.
Dr. Wexler is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where she majored in Romance Languages. She attended the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and from there trained at Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center and Boston University. Following the completion of her ophthalmology residency, Dr. Wexler trained in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children and Temple University.
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Retino-vitreal Specialists
(Diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments)
Michael Colucciello, M.D.
 Dr. Colucciello is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honors' society, graduating Summa Cum Laude from SUNY-Albany in 1982. He attended medical school at SUNY-Syracuse where he earned the Dean's Letter of Commendation. He studied Ophthalmology for 3 years at Nassau County Medical Center in New York and devoted an additional 2 years to Retina and Vitreous sub-specialty fellowship training at the University of Pennsylvania - Scheie Eye Institute. He has special interests in diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration.
Laser surgeries are performed in our Moorestown office along with digital fluorescein angiography, OCT and other high-tech diagnostic tests. He joined SJEYE in August, 1997.
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Adult Optometrists
(Eye exams, contact lenses, low vision)
 Mark Hershowitz, O.D.
Dr. Hershowitz is a therapeutic Optometrist. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia. He has over 20 years of experience focused on routine eye care, treating eye disease, and contact lens fittings.
Dr. Hershowitz joined SJEYE in 2005 and practices at our Moorestown office.
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Low Vision Specialists
 Arthur Siegel, O.D.
Dr. Siegel is an Optometrist. He is a graduate of the New England College of Optometry in Boston. He is a consultant and Low Vision Panel Member of the NJ Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired. His clinical practice is limited to Low Vision Rehabilitation. Dr. Siegel joined SJEYE in 2000. In addition to consultative services, he offers a wide range of optical & electronic aids to help our vision impaired patients.
Dr. Siegel practices at our Columbus office.
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