Dr. Ekta Patel

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

Vineland, NJ

Ekta Patel, MD, is a corneal specialist and cataract surgeon who helps patients see and feel their best with advanced, personalized care. She performs routine and complex cataract surgery—including dropless, IV-free options—and offers advanced technology lens implants to correct astigmatism and presbyopia. As a corneal surgeon, Dr. Patel provides corneal transplantation and bladeless LASIK/PRK for patients seeking freedom from glasses and contacts. Dr. Patel earned her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, completed ophthalmology residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (where she served as Chief Resident), and pursued fellowship training in Cornea & External Disease at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. She personally performs evaluations, surgery, and postoperative care, emphasizing clear explanations and close follow-up. Patients value her steady communication, attention to detail, and focus on safe, durable results.

Dr. Sarah Yu

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

Palisades Park, NJ

Dr. Sarah Yu is a cornea specialist who provides comprehensive care for corneal and external eye disease, cataracts, and routine eye health. She takes time to explain findings in plain language and partners with each patient to match treatment—whether medical therapy, office procedures, or surgery—to visual goals and daily needs. Her clinical interests include advanced corneal transplantation techniques and restoring a healthy ocular surface for clear, comfortable vision. Dr. Yu completed fellowship training in Cornea and External Disease at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital after ophthalmology residency at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She earned her MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and a BS from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In the clinic and operating room, she cares for conditions such as keratoconus, pterygium, corneal infections and dystrophies, and offers cataract surgery with modern lens options when appropriate.

Dr. Elliot Crane

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

South Orange, NJ

Dr. Elliot S. Crane is a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon who enjoys helping people see comfortably and clearly again. He offers the full spectrum of modern cataract care—including astigmatism-correcting and advanced depth-of-focus lenses—and laser vision correction for appropriate candidates. Patients value his friendly, down-to-earth style and the way he tailors treatment plans to each person’s visual goals, whether that means driving at night with confidence or reading without glasses. Dr. Crane completed ophthalmology residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and a fellowship in Cornea, Refractive Surgery, and External Disease at Albany Medical College/Cornea Consultants of Albany. He treats corneal dystrophies and keratoconus, performs partial-thickness corneal transplantation (DMEK/DSAEK) when needed, and manages challenging dry eye and ocular surface disease. Outside clinic, he enjoys puzzles, travel, and time with his family. Dr. Crane welcomes new patients and collaborates closely with referring optometrists and ophthalmologists to provide seamless care.