Specialists in the Treatment of Retina, Macula, and Vitreous

Our Retina Physicians

Rajeev Buddi (MD, MPH)
Benjamin J. Ernst (MD)
Charles Hejny (MD)
Khalid S. Kahook (MD)
Michael E. Possin (MD)
Anthony Parendo (MD)
Although the specialty of retina is extremely technologically oriented and requires an extraordinary level of expertise on the part of the surgeon, we feel the personalized care afforded by our physicians and staff to be equally important. The physicians of Northeast Wisconsin Retina Associates are highly skilled retinal specialists (see About Retinal Specialists).

Clinical Trials

Our doctors have previously been involved in a variety of National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical trials including the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), the Central Vein Occlusion Study (CVOS), the Macular Photocoagulation Study (MPS), the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS), and the Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study (COMS) among others. Additionally, our doctors have authored articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as the American Journal of Ophthalmology, Retina, Archives of Ophthalmology and the British Journal of Ophthalmology.

Memberships

Memberships in many professional societies including the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the Association for Research in Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO) are maintained by our physicians. An exhaustive list of individual accomplishments has not been provided for each doctor since we believe that these research projects, publications and honors are reflections of the overall commitment of Northeast Wisconsin Retina Associates to medical excellence in the service of our patients and referring doctors.

Rajeev Buddi

MD, MPH

Dr. Buddi enjoys teaching future ophthalmologists and is an active volunteer physician at the Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee since 2005. Dr. Buddi and his wife have three children and they live in Appleton. His interests include current affairs, information technology, gardening and farming.

Dr. Buddi sees patients in our Neenah and Green Bay offices.

Dr. Buddi is the President / Managing Partner of NEW Retina Associates.

Rajeev Buddi

MD, MPH

Dr. Buddi enjoys teaching future ophthalmologists and is an active volunteer physician at the Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee since 2005. Dr. Buddi and his wife have three children and they live in Appleton. His interests include current affairs, information technology, gardening and farming.

Dr. Buddi sees patients in our Appleton and Green Bay offices.

Dr. Buddi is the President / Managing Partner of NEW Retina Associates.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Retina Specialists
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology
Wisconsin Medical Society

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS

Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

FELLOWSHIPS

Vitreo Retinal Surgery
Kresge Eye Institute
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Uveitis and Ophthalmic Pathology Research
Doheny Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA
Vitreo Retinal Surgery
Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India

RESIDENCY

Ophthalmology/Chief Resident
Eye Institute
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Ophthalmology
Schell Eye Hospital
Christian Medical College, Vellore, India

INTERNSHIP

General Surgery
Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

MEDICAL SCHOOL (M.D.)

B J Medical College
University of Pune, India

MASTERS DEGREE (M.P.H.)

Public Health
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

Benjamin Ernst

MD

Dr. Ernst grew up in Wisconsin before completing his medical training in St. Louis and Denver. He is excited to return to Wisconsin and lives with his wife and children in Appleton. He enjoys sports and camping with his family.

Dr. Ernst sees patients in our Green Bay and Fond du Lac offices.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology
Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology

FELLOWSHIPS

Retinal Specialist
Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute
University of Colorado, Denver, CO

RESIDENCY

Ophthalmology
Saint Louis University Eye Institute, St. Louis, MO

INTERNSHIP

Internal Medicine
Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO

MEDICAL SCHOOL (M.D.)

Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

Charles Hejny

MD

Dr. Hejny was born and raised in Wisconsin. After completing his residency in Atlanta he returned to Wisconsin with his wife, Lisa, to enjoy extended family. He lives in Green Bay with his wife and children. He enjoys spending time with his family and exercising.

Dr. Hejny sees patients in our Green Bay and Sheboygan offices.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Ophthalmology
Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology
Wisconsin Medical Society

FELLOWSHIPS

Retinal Specialist
University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, WI

RESIDENCY

Ophthalmology
Emory University, Atlanta, GA

INTERNSHIP

Transitional Internship
St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee, WI

MEDICAL SCHOOL (M.D.)

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science
University of Wisconsin Parkside, Kenosha, WI

Khalid S. Kahook

MD

Dr. Kahook grew up in Augusta, GA and moved to Detroit, MI and Vancouver, BC to complete his medical training. He lives in Neenah with his wife and children. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and trying new food.

Dr. Kahook sees patients in our Stevens Point, Oshkosh, and Fond du Lac offices.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Ophthalmology
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
American Medical Association
Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology
Wisconsin Medical Society

FELLOWSHIPS

Vitreoretinal Surgery
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

RESIDENCY

Ophthalmology
Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

INTERNSHIP

Transitional Internship
Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI

MEDICAL COLLEGE

Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA

Michael E. Possin

MD

Dr. Possin is well-versed in both the medical and surgical aspects of vitreoretinal disease. He and his wife are Wisconsin natives and lifelong Packers fans.

Dr. Possin sees patients in our Appleton, Fond du Lac, and Stevens Point offices.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Retina Specialists
American Academy of Ophthalmology

FELLOWSHIPS

Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI

RESIDENCY

Ophthalmology
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO

INTERNSHIP

Transitional Internship
Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, WI

MEDICAL SCHOOL (M.D.)

University of Wisconsin
School of Medicine and Public Health
Madison, WI

COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science
University of Wisconsin
School of Medicine and Public Health
Madison, WI

Anthony M. Parendo

MD

Dr. Parendo is originally from Minnesota. After completing his undergraduate studies in Wisconsin, he received his medical education and specialty training in Philadelphia, New York, and Michigan. He and his wife are excited to return to Wisconsin, where they first met while attending college. Dr. Parendo enjoys golf, skiing, travel, and spending time with his family.

Dr. Parendo sees patients in our Oshkosh, Appleton, and Stevens Point offices.

PROFESSION AL AFFILIATIONS

Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Retina Specialists

FELLOWSHIPS

Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery
Kresge Eye Institute
Wayne State University School of Medicine

RESIDENCY

Ophthalmology
State University of New York—Downstate

INTERNSHIP

Transitional Year
University of North Dakota

MEDICAL SCHOOL (M.D.)

Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

COLLEGE

Bachelor of Science
University of Wisconsin—Madison

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