Dr. Aditya Kanesa-Thasan

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

Philadelphia, PA

Aditya Kanesa-thasan, MD, is a fellowship-trained cataract, cornea, and anterior segment surgeon with the Wills Eye Cornea Service. He partners closely with patients to understand their goals and to tailor medical and surgical plans, explaining options in clear, practical terms. His surgical practice spans routine and complex cataract care with modern lens technologies, laser vision correction, corneal transplantation, cross-linking for keratoconus, and repair of iris or corneal trauma. Dr. Kanesa-thasan completed undergraduate studies in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University (magna cum laude) and earned his medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (AOA). He then finished ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital followed by a cornea, refractive, and external disease fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Beyond patient care, he is interested in device innovation and surgical education, including use of video and simulation to improve outcomes and the overall patient experience.

Dr. Brian Shafer

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

Plymouth Meeting, PA

Dr. Brian Shafer is a cornea, cataract, refractive, and glaucoma surgeon known for meticulous technique and a warm, patient-focused style. After undergraduate studies in molecular genetics at the University of Rochester, he earned his MD from Temple University, where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He completed internship at Pennsylvania Hospital and ophthalmology residency at the University of Pennsylvania/Scheie Eye Institute, serving as chief resident, then pursued a high-volume fellowship at Vance Thompson Vision focused on cornea, refractive surgery, glaucoma, and complex cataract care. At Shafer Vision Institute, he offers advanced technology cataract surgery, modern corneal transplantation, comprehensive glaucoma surgical options, and the full spectrum of laser vision correction, along with second-opinion consultations for complex cases. Dr. Shafer maintains academic appointments and regularly contributes to peer-reviewed research and education.

Dr. Grace Huang

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Grace Huang is a cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery specialist who provides comprehensive eye care with a focus on the cornea and ocular surface. She performs cataract surgery, full- and partial-thickness corneal transplantation (including DMEK and DSAEK), and laser vision correction with LASIK and PRK. Her practice blends advanced surgical techniques with careful, step-by-step education so patients feel informed and confident at every visit. Dr. Huang completed the combined BS/MD seven-year program through The College of New Jersey and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, followed by ophthalmology residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She then pursued subspecialty fellowship training at Massachusetts Eye and Ear of Harvard Medical School in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented nationally. Dr. Huang is fluent in English and Mandarin and proficient in Spanish, and she is dedicated to delivering high-quality, accessible care to the Philadelphia community.