Lauren Brandes, MD

NYU Langone neurologist Dr. Abou-Fayssal treats patients with multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders of the central nervous system.

After graduating magna cum laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry/biophysics, Dr. Haqqie graduated from Albany Medical College cum laude. She was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alphahonor society her junior year of medical college. She completed her residencyat Albany Medical College where she was selected to serve as chief resident in her final year and was awarded the Robert Reinecke research award. Dr. Haqqie then went on to complete her fellowship in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, New York.Dr. Haqqie was previously the assistant director of the Wills Eye Hospital Emergency Department. During her time at Wills Eye Hospital, she was the recipient of the Residency Advocacy Award in 2021 and 2023. She also received the Exemplary Teacher Award from the national organization, Real World Ophthalmology. Dr. Haqqie has been recognized as a gifted educator and has astrong interest in teaching the next generation of ophthalmologists.Dr. Haqqie is author and co-author of numerous journal articles and national presentations. Her areas of clinical and research interest include ocularsurface disease, cataract surgery, and ocular emergencies.Dr. Haqqie is a diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, and is an active member of various professional societies. She is committed to excellence in the provision of a complete range of ophthalmic service. Her practice interests include comprehensive ophthalmology, advanced corneal, cataract, and laser vision correction. Dr. Haqqie is currently accepting new patients; appointments can be made by calling 646-962-2020.

Dr. Khan began his training in Texas, earning his undergraduate degree summa cum laude with honors from Baylor University and then completing his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. He then pursued an internship in General Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, followed by Ophthalmology residency and Vitreoretinal Surgery fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Khan served as chief resident during his residency at Weill Cornell, reflecting his leadership and expertise. After his fellowship training in Vitreoretinal Surgery he was recruited to join the faculty at the Weill Cornell Medical College where he serves as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology.Dr. Khan’s clinical focus includes complex vitreoretinal surgeries and the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment and more. His research spans retinal imaging and bioinformatics, and he participates in clinical trials within ophthalmology and retina. He has been involved in numerous studies and has authored over 30 scientific publications. Dr. Khan has delivered lectures nationally and continues to participate in vitreoretinal surgery conferences worldwide to further advance the field. Dr. Khan is committed to resident and fellow education remains devoted to advancing retinal care through research, education, and clinical excellence.Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients. Appointments can be made by calling 646-962-2020, or by visiting http://www.weillcornelleye.org/.