Staten Island Ophthalmology (SIO) and Academic Eye Center (AEC) set patients at ease by taking the time to answer questions, addressing concerns and walking them through every step of their procedures in advance -- so that they know what to expect. We want our patients to be informed, comfortable and relaxed.

John S. Kung, MD, FAAO, FICS -- has saved or enhanced the vision of thousands of eyes. His credentials are impeccable, and his skills so profound, he has even invented a surgical instrument -- the Kung Guide -- utilized by his fellow ophthalmologists performing vision correction surgery. He is an expert on laser eye surgery, PRK, LASIK, RK and excimer laser vision correction. He has extensively trained and regularly provides the latest treatments for cataracts, advanced intraocular lens implants, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration. He was selected by the New York Times as a "Superdoctor" (top 5% in the NY area, nominated by other doctors)
in 2009.

He is a graduate of Mt. Sinai School of Medicine where he earned distinction in research. He served his residency and chief residency in ophthalmology at Columbia University-Presbyterian Medical Center. He has been a consultant to many companies including Novartis, Allergan, Alcon and Pharmacia. He is the author of A Patient's Guide to LASIK on laser vision correction and has published many articles on eye diseases and surgical techniques. He is a frequent instructor in new techniques for eye surgery and often has other doctors referring difficult cases while coming to the OR to observe his techniques. He lectures nationally and internationally on eye diseases and surgical procedures.

Dr. Kung is Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and the National Board of Medical Examiners and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Board of
Ophthalmology, International Society for Refractive Surgery and the New York State Ophthalmological Society.

Daniel F. Arnoldi, OD -- earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University and his Doctorate of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry in 2002, where he graduated with honors. He also completed externship training at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston as well as the VA Hospital in Lowell, MA. He joined the practice after graduating in 2002, providing comprehensive eye examinations, therapeutic treatment of various eye diseases, and pre and post operative care. He also has extensive experience in the fitting of contact lenses.

Back to Top

Janna Chen, OD -- is a board certified graduate from Binghamton University and has received her optometric degree at the State University of New York, College of Optometry. Dr. Chen has received extensive training in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease and disorders of the visual system.

Dr. Chen completed her residency certification at Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates in Bel Air, Maryland and received training in primary and pediatric care as well as preoperative and postoperative care in a variety of surgical procedures. She also served as sub-investigator of several national research studies during the residency.

Dr. Chen is an active member of the American Academy of Optometry as well as American Optometric Association.

Back to Top

Thomas Kincade, MD -- is certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Kincade received his ophthalmologic training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He received undergraduate training at the Princeton University where he graduated with High Honors in 1972. He attended the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons where he received his MD degree in 1976. He has been practicing ophthalmology in a private practice setting for more than twenty years. Dr. Kincade served as Staff Ophthalmologist at the Saint Peters and Robert Wood Johnson Hospitals in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

He is a member of the New Jersey Acadmey of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association.

Back to Top