Dr. Bayan Al Othman

Ophthalmology – Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Rochester, NY

Dr. Bayan Al Othman is a neuro-ophthalmologist who evaluates visual problems that arise where the eyes and brain meet. She cares for patients with optic nerve disorders, unexplained or fluctuating vision loss, and troubling symptoms such as double vision, abnormal eye movements, or eyelid and facial spasms. Working closely with colleagues across neurology and other specialties, she tailors testing and treatment to uncover the cause and protect vision. Dr. Al Othman completed fellowships in Neuro-Ophthalmology at Houston Methodist Hospital and Michigan State University, followed by a Pediatric Ophthalmology fellowship at the University of Iowa. She previously completed ophthalmology residency at King Abdullah University Hospital after earning her medical degree from the Jordan University of Science & Technology. Patients value her thorough examinations, clear explanations, and collaborative approach to care.

Dr. Natalie Brossard Barbosa

Ophthalmology – Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Rochester, NY

Dr. Natalie Brossard Barbosa is a neuro-ophthalmologist at the Flaum Eye Institute who cares for adults with complex visual symptoms that don’t fit neatly into a single diagnosis. Patients see her for double vision, unexplained vision loss, and optic nerve disorders, as well as adult strabismus. She takes a careful, stepwise approach—listening to your story, coordinating testing, and explaining how eye and brain conditions can overlap—so you know what each result means. Originally from Uruguay, Dr. Brossard Barbosa earned a master’s degree in cellular and molecular biology and completed medical school and ophthalmology residency training before pursuing subspecialty fellowships in Toronto and at the University of Rochester. She is active in education and has presented at national neuro-ophthalmology meetings. Her goal is to deliver answers and relief where possible, and to support patients with clear plans and communication when conditions require long-term monitoring.

Dr. Daniel Elefant

Ophthalmology – Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Hawthorne, NY

Dr. Daniel Elefant is a neuro-ophthalmologist who helps patients and families make sense of vision problems that arise from the brain, optic nerve, or eye-movement pathways. He evaluates symptoms such as double vision, visual field loss, ptosis, abnormal pupils, and transient or sudden vision changes. Using a careful examination and appropriate imaging, he focuses on finding clear, practical answers and building a treatment plan that fits each person’s needs. He works closely with neurology, neurosurgery, and rheumatology colleagues when conditions overlap specialties. Dr. Elefant earned his medical degree from New York Medical College, completed an ophthalmology residency at Westchester Medical Center, and advanced fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine. He welcomes referrals for conditions such as optic neuritis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, giant cell (temporal) arteritis, and other optic nerve and eye-movement disorders. Appointments are available in Hawthorne, NY, and he speaks English and Hebrew to support communication and comfort for diverse patients.