Dr. Mahmood Khan

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

New York, NY

Mahmood Khan, MD, is a vitreoretinal surgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine. He cares for people with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, uveitis, and other disorders of the retina and vitreous. His personal statement underscores a supportive, compassionate approach that pairs state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment with individualized plans rooted in scientific evidence. Dr. Khan completed undergraduate studies at Baylor University and earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He went on to an internship in general surgery, followed by ophthalmology residency and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Weill Cornell, where he later joined the faculty. His academic interests include retinal imaging, bioinformatics, and participation in clinical trials. He is committed to education and to advancing retinal care through research and surgical excellence.

Dr. Matthew Karl

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

East Setauket, NY

Matthew Karl, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon with SightMD. He cares for patients with retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, macular holes, and epiretinal membranes, and also performs cataract surgery when appropriate. He aims to explain findings in plain language, set expectations clearly, and recommend the least invasive option that can reliably restore or protect vision. Dr. Karl graduated from Georgetown University, completed medical school and ophthalmology residency at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, and pursued a two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at The Ohio State University. He has been recognized with honors including election to Alpha Omega Alpha, a fellowship teaching award, and a departmental award for excellence in ophthalmology. Above all, he strives to deliver the same careful, state-of-the-art care he would want for his own family.

Dr. Kunal Dansingani

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Hauppauge, NY

Kunal K. Dansingani, MBBS, MA, FRCOphth, is a retina specialist who cares for adults with macular disease, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, and complex vitreoretinal problems. He has a particular interest in advanced retinal imaging and uses innovative techniques to clarify diagnoses and guide treatment. Patients describe his consultations as clear and collaborative, with time to understand options and make informed choices. Dr. Dansingani completed fellowships in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and a research fellowship at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York. His ophthalmology residency training was in the Wessex region, including Southampton University Hospitals and the Royal Free Hospital in London. He graduated from the Royal Free Hospital & University College London Medical School and earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. He remains active in teaching and research and reviews for several high-impact journals.