Dr. Viren Govindaraju

Dr. Lucas Bonafede is a board-certified ophthalmologist whose practice spans anterior segment, refractive surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, and strabismus. He performs modern cataract surgery and offers advanced lens options, laser-assisted techniques, and refractive solutions such as LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, and refractive lens exchange. He also evaluates and treats glaucoma and provides surgical and non-surgical care for children and adults with eye misalignment. Dr. Bonafede earned his medical degree at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where he received the Charles A. Oliver Memorial Prize for excellence in ophthalmology. He completed ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital and a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Duke University. Patients value his thoughtful counseling, attention to visual goals, and focus on safe, evidence-based care from first visit through recovery.

Dr. Pauline Dmitriev is a cornea, external disease, and refractive surgeon at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. She evaluates and treats cataracts and a broad range of corneal and ocular-surface disorders, and offers surgical and non-surgical options tailored to each patient’s needs. Her goal is to combine advanced techniques with thoughtful counseling so patients understand their choices and feel confident in their care plan. Dr. Dmitriev earned her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine, completed ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, and advanced fellowship training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at Michigan Medicine. She is involved in research on corneal transplantation, eye banking, and global ophthalmology, and is dedicated to teaching and collaborative, evidence-based care.

Dr. Otana Agape Jakpor is a clinical instructor in ophthalmology at University of Michigan Health with subspecialty training in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. She provides family-centered care for children and teens with vision and eye-alignment disorders and sees adults with strabismus who are seeking functional and cosmetic alignment improvement. Dr. Jakpor received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School, completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, and pursued fellowships in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus and in global ophthalmology at Michigan Medicine. She practices at Kellogg Eye Center locations, where she focuses on attentive communication, child-friendly examinations, and coordinated plans that support long-term visual development.