Roy S. Chuck

Roy S. Chuck is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and holds the Paul Henkind Chair in Ophthalmology at Montefiore Medical Center. He specializes in corneal and refractive surgery, dry eye research, and stem cell therapies for corneal restoration.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (1986)
• MD and PhD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (1993)
• Internship in Internal Medicine, St. Mary’s Health Center (1994)
• Ophthalmology Residency, Washington University/Barnes Hospital (1994–1998)
• Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Doheny Eye Institute, USC (1999)

Research Focus: Dr. Chuck leads groundbreaking work in corneal stem cell transplantation (50% success rate), dry eye disease (developed a Botox-based mouse model for drug testing), and surgical device innovation. He oversees research centers at Einstein targeting cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye conditions.

Professional Roles:

• Editor-in-Chief, ARVO Translational Vision Science and Technology
• NIH National Eye Institute Council of Editors member
• Secretary for Quality of Care, American Academy of Ophthalmology

His clinical practice focuses on corneal disorders, refractive surgery, and tertiary care for complex eye diseases across adult and pediatric populations.