Mark Sherstinsky

Mark Sherstinsky serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, with dual appointments as Clinic Outreach Specialist in Digital Health and Instructor in Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Education. His career spans clinical practice in underserved communities across New York, California, and international settings including Mexico, Brazil, and the Caribbean.

His academic credentials include:

• OD (Doctor of Optometry) from University of California, Berkeley (2001)
• Residency in Urban Family Practice at State University of New York College of Optometry (2002)
• MPH in Global Public Health, Policy & Management from New York University (2010)

Dr. Sherstinsky's research integrates optometric science with public health epidemiology, focusing on diabetic retinopathy telemedicine, ocular disease management in resource-limited settings, and evidence-based clinical education. His work addresses critical gaps in vision care access through international collaborations and innovative approaches to underserved populations, particularly undocumented immigrants and rural communities.

His publication record reveals consistent themes in global eye health and public health applications of optometry, with significant contributions to understanding myopia epidemiology, international optometric education development, and healthcare access barriers. The research demonstrates methodological diversity from community-based participatory studies in Brazil to clinical investigations of HIV-related ocular complications.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO)

As an educator, Dr. Sherstinsky shapes clinical training through evidence-based practice curricula while advancing digital health outreach initiatives. His international projects—including establishing Mexico's first Optometric Science degree and Caribbean population health assessments—reflect sustained commitment to global vision equity through multidisciplinary team engagement.