Our Doctors
The Center for Eyecare offers the most advanced proven technologies for the care of our patients. Our focus is on you, our patient, and we strive to do everything we can to exceed your expectations. We offer comprehensive eye care, medical and surgical, in a friendly, compassionate, state-of-the-art facility. Dr. Raymond M. Girgis, M.D., and his staff are highly skilled and respected in the community. We pride ourselves on having extensive experience in all aspects of your eye care. We remain vigilant in knowing and offering our patients the best in cutting-edge corrective, medical, and surgical care. We are honored that, so many have entrusted us with their eye health, and we take this privilege very seriously. Come see the difference in care that thousands are experiencing at the Center for Eyecare.
Dr. Raymond M. Girgis, M.D., F.A.A.O.
Dr. Raymond M. Girgis is the Medical Director of the Center for Eyecare. He is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Girgis is licensed to practice medicine in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Dr. Girgis graduated from the prestigious and highly competitive six-year combined undergraduate/graduate medical school program at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada, where he was born. He then completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Allegheny General Hospital, which is part of the University of Pittsburgh. He went on to complete a residency in Ophthalmology at Loyola University in Chicago. During his residency, he was chosen as Chief Resident in Ophthalmology.
Dr. Girgis is one of a select few physicians in the country who have been board-certified in Ophthalmology and Internal Medicine. This has afforded him a unique perspective on the evaluation and treatment of eye health as it relates to the whole person. His broad fund of knowledge and experience is unparalleled in the region.
Dr. Girgis has a strong commitment to education. He takes the time and makes it a priority to educate patients and their families. He also educates colleagues and has authored several articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Girgis has performed thousands of surgical and laser procedures. Dr. Girgis remains at the forefront of the latest proven techniques and technology in the evaluation and treatment of his patients. Many have placed their trust and confidence in Dr. Girgis because of his compassion, education, experience, results, and numerous patient testimonials.
Dr. Shoshana Nyquist
Surgical Ophthalmologist
Dr. Shoshana Nyquist is a board-certified ophthalmologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She is a medical and surgical Ophthalmologist with expertise in the treatment and diagnosis of all medical disorders of the eye, including dry eye, glaucoma, allergic and herpetic eye diseases, eyelid problems, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease. She performs cataract surgery, cosmetic eyelid procedures, as well as laser surgery for glaucoma and diabetic eye disease.
As an undergraduate, Dr. Nyquist attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she majored in Cell and Molecular Biology and minored in Chemistry. Following the completion of her B.S., Dr. Nyquist received her Medical Doctorate degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Subsequently, she completed a year of Internal Medicine at Kaiser Permanente Foundation Hospital in Oakland, California followed by an Ophthalmology residency at North Shore/Long Island Jewish Health System in Long Island, New York where she also served as chief resident in Ophthalmology. Dr. Nyquist has been active in ophthalmic research and has presented at multiple national meetings. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Nyquist is very passionate about developing trusting and meaningful relationships with her patients on an individual basis. Dr. Nyquist is happily married to Dr. Gurston G. Nyquist, who is an Ear Nose, and Throat Surgeon at Jefferson University Hospital. They have three wonderful children. Some of her interests are teaching, mentoring, traveling, and an overall healthy lifestyle.
