Dr. Konstantin Astafurov

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Little Silver, NJ

Dr. Konstantin Astafurov is a fellowship-trained retina specialist at Monmouth Retina. He provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for diseases of the macula, retina, and vitreous. Dr. Astafurov completed a medical retina fellowship at the Mayo Clinic and a two-year surgical retina fellowship at NJRetina/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School after ophthalmology residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and internship at Maimonides Medical Center. He earned both his MD and PhD at SUNY Downstate, where his doctoral work explored inflammation’s effects on the retina and optic nerve. Patients appreciate his combination of scientific rigor and practical, patient-first communication. He collaborates closely with referring providers to coordinate timely treatment and long-term follow-up that protects vision.

Dr. Kush Patel

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

New Brunswick, NJ

Dr. Kush Patel is a vitreoretinal surgeon at Virginia Retina Specialists who provides comprehensive care for diseases of the retina and vitreous. He manages common and complex conditions and offers both office-based treatments and advanced retinal surgery. His clinical interests include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular diseases, retinal detachments, epiretinal membranes, macular holes, and secondary intraocular lens cases. A Northern Virginia native, Dr. Patel graduated summa cum laude from Virginia Commonwealth University and earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha. He completed ophthalmology residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, serving as chief resident and being recognized as the Outstanding Graduate. He then pursued a two-year fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at NJRetina in New Brunswick, New Jersey, gaining extensive experience with complex surgical cases and participating in multicenter clinical trials. Dr. Patel is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is excited to care for the community where he grew up.

Dr. Tian Xia

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Livingston, NJ

Dr. Tian Xia is a retinal specialist and ophthalmologist caring for patients at Retina Vitreous Consultants in Livingston and Morristown, New Jersey. She treats a wide range of medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous, with a focus on helping patients preserve and improve their vision over the long term. Dr. Xia earned her medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, where she also completed her ophthalmology residency after an internship at Overlook Medical Center. She went on to complete a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, gaining advanced training in retinal vitreous surgery. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Xia believes that every patient deserves clear explanations and a thoughtful, individualized treatment plan. She takes time to review imaging, answer questions, and partner with patients and their families so they feel confident in their care and supported at every visit.