Payal Ramakrishnan, OD, FAAO
Payal Ramakrishnan, OD, FAAO, is a board-certified optometrist committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered eye care. She holds the distinction of Fellow in the American Academy of Optometry and maintains active membership in the American Optometric Association. Dr. Ramakrishnan completed her undergraduate studies in Genetics at Rutgers University–New Brunswick in 2015, then earned her Doctorate of Optometry from Midwestern University’s Arizona College of Optometry. She blends her strong academic background with a heartfelt approach to helping patients achieve their best vision.
Clinical Expertise and Research
Dr. Ramakrishnan’s expertise spans the treatment and management of ocular diseases, pediatric eye exams, contact lens fittings, and collaborative perioperative surgical care.
Beyond clinical practice, she has co-authored multiple research publications alongside the ECCNJ team. Her work, presented at respected conferences like the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Women in Ophthalmology (WIO), and Retina World Congress (RWC), explores how digital technology is shaping the future of ocular disease management.
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Life Outside the Clinic
Away from the clinic, Dr. Ramakrishnan loves to cook new dishes, dance to her favorite songs, and explore new destinations. At home, she enjoys caring for her adorable dog Sophie and cherishing quality time with friends and family.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Gujarati
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Dr. Payal P. Patel was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything in detail. What I appreciated the most was her extreme patience with my questions and concerns as this was my first ever eye doctor visit. She thoroughly answered all of my questions and made me feel at ease throughout the entire exam. She was able to accurately diagnose my vision issues and recommend the appropriate treatment plan
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Dr. Payal Patel takes her time and is very thorough with her exams. She answers all questions and concerns immediately and I couldn’t recommend her, as well as the rest of the team for all your eye care needs! I’ve been coming to EyeCare Consultants of NJ (Edison) ever since I was young. I trust the team to take care of me, and my entire family.
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Dr.Jai Parekh, Dr. Payal Patel and the front office staff were excellent. We received great care and would recommend this establishment
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