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The Physicians

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Dr. John J Weiter

John J Weiter MD, PhD
Ophthalmologist, Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon

Dr. Weiter received his MD and PhD from the University of Chicago. He has completed two fellowships, the first in medical and surgical management of vitreo-retinal diseases from the University of Chicago, and the second in ophthalmic pathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. While serving for the US Navy as a Lt. Commander, Dr. Weiter was the Director of Research at the Naval Medical Research Institute. Dr. Weiter has published extensively with an interest in Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy and currently is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Retina Society.

Other notable positions held:

  • Director of Retina Services at Tufts University
  • Director of Ophthalmology at the Veterans Administration Hospital
  • Director of Research and Senior Scientist at the Schepens Eye Research Institute / Harvard Research Institute
  • Associate Clinical Professor (part time) at Harvard Medical School
  • Senior surgeon at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Dr. Namrata Nandakumar

Dr. Namrata Nandakumar, MD
Ophthalmologist, Vitreo-Retinal Surgeon

Dr. Nandakumar received her MD from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed a fellowship in medical and surgical management of vitreo-retinal diseases at Harvard Medical School through the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. She also completed a research fellowship at Harvard’s Schepens Eye Research Institute focusing on diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration.

Areas of expertise include:

  • Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Vein Occlusions
  • Surgical issues involving the retina and lens

Dr. Krishna Gaddipati

Dr. Krishna Gaddipati, MD
Ophthalmologist

Dr. Gaddipati is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience. He completed his residency at Albany Medical Center and is fellowship trained in Orbital Plastics. He specializes in cataracts, glaucoma, and eyelid disorders, and is known for his surgical excellence and compassionate patient care.

Dr. Benjamin Choiniere

Dr. Benjamin Choiniere, OD
Optometrist

Dr. Choiniere earned a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from Franklin Pierce University and his Doctor of Optometry from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science. He has experience with advanced eyecare technologies and specializes in treating conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, dry eye, and cataracts.