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Dr. Denis Huang is an ophthalmologist with a focus on diseases and surgery of the retina and macula. He cares for patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachment, macular hole or pucker, and other vitreoretinal problems. His approach blends careful examination and advanced imaging with treatments such as intravitreal injections, retinal laser, and, when appropriate, minimally invasive vitrectomy to preserve or improve vision. Dr. Huang earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed ophthalmology residency at the University of California, Davis after undergraduate studies at Brown University. As part of the Cincinnati Eye Institute team, he welcomes referrals and urgent consultations for new-onset flashes, floaters, or sudden vision changes.

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.