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Harrison Sciulli, MD, is a vitreoretinal specialist committed to protecting and restoring sight for patients across central Ohio. He joined The Retina Group after completing a retina fellowship at Retina Associates of Cleveland and looks forward to caring for patients at the practice’s Neil Avenue, McNaughten Road, Delaware and Newark locations. Dr. Sciulli earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati and completed his undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University. He provides comprehensive medical, laser and surgical care for macular, retinal and vitreous disorders, and takes time to explain imaging, treatment options and follow-up so patients and families know what to expect. Whether addressing urgent symptoms such as new flashes and floaters or managing chronic conditions like macular degeneration, his goal is to combine clear communication with precise, evidence-based care. Outside the clinic, he enjoys trivia, weightlifting, fishing and reading.

Dr. Elizabeth Shanika Esparaz is a fellowship-trained retina specialist who provides comprehensive eye care and cataract surgery, with advanced expertise in medical retina. She completed her ophthalmology and vitreoretinal training at Boston University and brings a technology-forward approach to diagnosing and treating retinal disease. Dr. Esparaz cares for patients with conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal tears, and she also treats retinal vein occlusions and macular swelling. She is committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and was recognized during medical school with induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. In addition to clinical care, she has presented work at national conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals, reflecting her interest in advancing how eye disease is treated and understood.

Mashal Akhter, MD, is a vitreoretinal surgeon who treats the full spectrum of medical and surgical retina conditions. Her interests include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions, macular hole and epiretinal membrane, ocular inflammatory disease, and complex retinal detachment repair. Patients value her combination of technical skill and steady, compassionate communication throughout evaluation, treatment, and follow-up. Dr. Akhter earned her medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed ophthalmology residency at the Kresge Eye Institute/Wayne State University School of Medicine, where she was recognized by her peers for compassionate care. She then completed a fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the University of Southern California Roski Eye Institute, serving as chief fellow. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and sees patients across several Central Ohio locations.