Joseph Tan, MD
- Botox & Dermal Fillers
- Cataract
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Dry Eye
- Uveitis
Procedures
- Blepharoplasty (Upper & Lower Eyelid Surgery)
- Botox Injectables & Dermal Fillers
- Cataract Surgery
- Cataract Surgery - Yag Laser Capsulotomy
- Comprehensive Eye Exams
- Cornea Scraping
- Corneal Transplant
- Corneal Transplant - DMEK
- Corneal Transplant - DSAEK
- Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
- Dry Eye Evaluation & Management
- Eye Flashes & Eye Floaters
- Eye Infections
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Glaucoma Surgery - Iridotomy (LPI)
- Glaucoma Surgery - iStent
- Glaucoma Surgery - Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
- Glaucoma Surgery - PI laser
- Glaucoma Surgery - Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma Surgery - Trabeculoplasty (SLT) Laser
- Glaucoma Surgery - Tube Shunt Surgery
- Glaucoma Surgery - XEN Gel Stent
- IOL Exchange
- LipiFlow Treatment for Dry Eye
- Macular Degeneration Treatment
- Mass Excision
- Medical Evaluation & Management of Ocular Diseases
- Ocular Migraines
- Pterygium Excision
- Ptosis Repair
- Secondary IOL
- Stye Treatment
- TearCare Treatment for Dry Eye
Experience
Year began practicing: 2014
Year joined staff: 2021
Education
- Thomas Jefferson University, Doctorate of Medicine
- International Medical University of Malaysia
Residency
Nassau University Medical Center, Ophthalmology
Internships
Albert Einstein Health Center, Internal Medicine
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- Board Certified (2016) with American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
- Member, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
- International Society of Refractive Surgery
Honors, Awards, etc.
Dr. Saidi Hashim Memorial Gold Medal for Academic Excellence
Teaching or Professional Positions
Chief Resident, Nassau University Medical Center
Bio
Dr. Joseph Tan is a board certified ophthalmologist practicing comprehensive ophthalmology with expertise in routine, complex, and Laser-assisted cataract surgery, advanced technology lens implants, minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), eyelid surgery and more.
Dr. Tan was born and raised in Malaysia and trained at the International Medical University in Malaysia, where he was awarded the prestigious Dr. Saidi Hashim Memorial Gold Medal for Top academic achievement in his class.
“I enjoy developing relationships with my patients, and working together with them to attain their best vision. I educate and empower patients to make the best decisions for their eye health.”
Dr. Tan appreciates cultural diversity, and is able to speak Mandarin, Malay, and medical Spanish, besides English. In his leisure time, he enjoys hiking, traveling, and nature photography. His sports interests include badminton, table tennis and skiing. He also loves to spend quality time with his wife, and two beautiful young children.