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About Executive Eye Associates

Executive Eye Associates has been a leader in providing quality eye care since 1983. You will benefit from clearer vision and healthier, more comfortable eyes after visiting our facility. Our team of doctors includes elite professionals with years of specialized training and extensive experience in order to give our patients the best care possible.  

At Executive Eye Associates, we are dedicated to enhancing the vision and eye health of our patients with unwavering commitment and care. Our mission is to provide the highest standard of personalized optometric services in a warm and welcoming environment.

  

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Meet Your Team

Dr. Sonia P. Vaidya , O.D.

Dr. Vaidya is the owner of Executive Eye Associates. She has been with the practice for over ten years and she is grateful to continue to serve the community! 

Dr. Vaidya is a board-certified optometrist and a member of both the American Optometric Association and the New Jersey Society of Optometry. She grew up in Chicago and relocated to New Jersey after she married. Her husband, Dr. Darshan Vaidya, is a board-certified Dermatologist who also practices nearby. 

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Education

Dr. Vaidya earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois, Chicago, in 2004. She subsequently went to Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Vision Science and Doctorate of Optometry in 2008. She has worked in both retail and private practice settings with expertise and focuses in geriatrics, specialty contact lenses, emergency/red eye care, and Myopia Management.

Personality

Dr. Vaidya is a soft-spoken, gentle practitioner who treats patients from infants to the elderly and encompasses a wide variety of diseases of the eye and visual pathway and routine eye/vision care. She is known for her caring bedside manner and her thoroughness and expertise with examinations. Dr. Vaidya has volunteered at various Onesight and Special Olympics events. She is also fluent in Gujarati and Hindi. She enjoys spending her free time traveling, creating memories with her husband and twins, reading, and exploring various restaurants/cuisines.

Patient Testimonial

“Dr Sonia Vaidya, O.D. is outstanding. I can’t say enough good things about this amazing Doctor. She has also been taking care of my children (the oldest is 19!) since they were little and I know they will continue as they become adults. Please do not hesitate in calling this practice.”

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Dr. Edward V. Niemczyk O.D. 

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Education

Dr. Niemczyk is a Diplomate, a board-certified optometric physician by the American Board of Optometry. He is a native of Middlesex County, graduating from South Plainfield High School. Dr. Niemczyk received his Bachelor of Science degree from Albright College, Reading Pennsylvania. Subsequently, he obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia, where he earned membership into the International Gold Key Honor Society.

Background

Dr. Niemczyk completed internships in family and general optometry at the Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and the Albert Einstein Medical Center of Philadelphia. Dr. Niemczyk is a member of the American Optometric Association, Mid-Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians and the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the State Association. He also currently presides on the panel of the Third Party Center for the State Society. Dr. Niemczyk began his practice in South Brunswick in 1983.

Patient Testimonial

“Dr. Niemczyk is one of the best! He is extremely knowledgeable, organized, and particular. We are patients since 1991! His diagnosis and guidance are extremely valuable, especially for diabetic patients. Office staff is very courteous. They respond to any questions/concerns in timely manner. We highly recommend Dr. Niemczyk.”

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Dr. Rick Patel, O.D.

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Patel to the our practice at Executive Eye Associates! 

Dr. Patel is local to South Brunswick, NJ having grown up in the area. He was also a patient himself at Executive Eye Associates along with his family for over 15 years! Dr. Patel enjoys traveling with friends and family, watching basketball and football and discovering new music. 

Education

Dr. Rick Patel earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Drexel University and completed his Doctor of Optometry degree at Salus University in Philadelphia. Dr. Patel brings a broad range of expertise to the practice. Although Dr. Patel treats patients with all vision and medical conditions, he is specialized in myopia control, dry eye management and glaucoma. Dr. Patel is also a member of the American Optometric Association and the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians.

Personality

Dr. Patel is committed to staying current with the latest advancements in optometry, ensuring his patients receive innovative, effective treatments. He is passionate about fostering strong relationships with patients and offering personalized solutions tailored to their individual needs. Known for his attention to detail and compassionate approach, Dr. Patel provides comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages.

Patient Testimonial

“I had an appointment with Dr. Patel and he was wonderful. Great bedside manner & highly recommend!"

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Dr. John A. Epstein M.D. 

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Education

Dr. Epstein is a graduate of Princeton University and received his medical degree from the world-renowned John Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Epstein’s sub-specialty education in ophthalmology continued at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia where he received extensive training in the medical and surgical treatments of such conditions as cataracts and glaucoma. He also received extensive training with systemic disease and how it affects the eye, such as diabetes and hypertension. He has received intensive refractive surgery training in LASIK and PRK. Dr. Epstein has successfully performed laser vision correction on a variety of patients from artists to teachers. He is a member of the faculty at the Wills Eye Hospital where he teaches medical students and residents and has published extensively on a wide range of topics.

Personality

Dr. Epstein has spent the better part of his lifetime perfecting the art of cataract surgery but that does not mean he is one dimensional. He is an avid photographer and served as the photography editor for a daily newspaper back in college. Dr. Epstein has also played the guitar since he was 12 and co-wrote and recorded a CD with his band, Project One (www.ProjectOneRocks.com). He has performed on multiple stages around the area including most specially, at The Stone Pony with his youngest child who is a professional musician (www.MadJupiterMusic.com). He shares his passion with the next generation as the co-owner of the Somerville School of Rock, an after school music program that teaches students their instrument through group performance. He lives with his wife and two dogs and has two children.

Patient Testimonial

“I had cataract surgery in both my eyes many years ago… Dr. Epstein was outstanding, the results were outstanding... Equally impressive, Dr. Epstein called me to check on me. I think he is one of the best doctors I have ever had. I would give him 10 stars if I could.”

Igor Z., Cataract Patient

Our Bottom Line

At Executive Eye Associates, we are dedicated to enhancing the vision and eye health of our patients with unwavering commitment and care. Our mission is to provide the highest standard of personalized optometric services in a warm and welcoming environment.