Saul Mitchell Betesh, MD

Saul Betesh, MD represents a new generation of ophthalmologists who combine rigorous surgical training with a deeply patient-focused philosophy of care. With six years of clinical experience, Dr. Betesh has developed a comprehensive ophthalmic practice grounded in precision, accessibility, and continuous professional growth. He is currently practicing at NJ Eye Consultants in Lakewood, New Jersey, and is affiliated with Eye and Face, LLC, where he provides high-quality, individualized eye care. Dr. Betesh is a board-eligible ophthalmologist with a clinical focus on cataract, corneal, and refractive surgery. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, where he established a strong foundation in clinical medicine, and completed his ophthalmology residency at Nassau University Medical Center. Training at a high-volume institution serving diverse and underserved populations allowed him to gain extensive experience managing complex ocular disease while refining advanced diagnostic and surgical skills. To further enhance his operative expertise, Dr. Betesh completed additional surgical exposure through an externship at the Columbia Harkness Eye Institute, followed by advanced fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery at the Cohen Eye Institute, where he achieved high-level proficiency in complex anterior segment procedures. In private practice, Dr. Betesh delivers comprehensive ophthalmic care, including cataract surgery, glaucoma management, corneal procedures, and refractive surgery such as LASIK, PRK and EVO ICL. His approach emphasizes personalized treatment plans that integrate clinical excellence with patient education and comfort. He remains attentive to advancements in ophthalmic technology, recognizing the role of innovation, surgical video review, and collaborative learning in improving outcomes. An active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dr. Betesh is committed to lifelong learning and continued practice growth, with a focus on expanding access to care while maintaining the highest standards of personalized eye health services.

• SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, School of Public Health (SPH) - MD
• Macaulay Honors College at The City University of New York - BS

• American Academy of Ophthalmology

Research - Publications

• Seery CW, Betesh S, Guo S, Zarbin MA, Bhagat N, Wagner RS. Update on the Use of Anti-VEGF Drugs in the Treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2020 Nov1;57(6):351-362. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20200824-02. PMID: 33211892.
• Betesh S, Palazzolo L, Shinder R. Conjunctival mass from insect sting. Orbit. 2020 Oct;39(5):387. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2019.1616777. Epub 2019 May 28. PMID: 31135251
• Bhamra MS, Gondal I, Amamani A, Betesh S, Zhyvotovska A, Scott W, Rodriguez-Alvarez M, Lazzaro DR, McFarlane IM. Ocular Manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Implications of Recent Clinical Trials. Int J Clin Res Trials. 2019:4(2):139. doi: 10.15344/2456-8007/2019/139. Epub 2019 Nov 9. PMID: 32154445; PMCID: PMC7062380.

Research - Presentations

• Betesh S, Hallak J, Morcos M, The Evolution of Low Vision Rehabilitation Devices from Old Techniques to Smartphone Applications. Poster presented at American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting, September 2022.
• Schell C, Shusko A, Fortin P, Betesh S, Biro N, Morcos M. Topiramate Induced Myopia. Poster presented at Nassau University Medical Center Research Day. May, 2022.
• Betesh S, Siano J, Schiff J, Perry H, Morcos M. Neurotrophic Keratopathy Secondary to Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis. Poster prepared for Nassau University Medical Center Research Day, May 2023.
• Betesh S, Management of Conjunctivitis in the COVID-19 Pandemic Using Tele-ophthalmology. Article presented at SUNY Downstate Medical School Research Day, May 2020.
• Betesh S, Boakye C. Screening for Complications of Diabetes at Cumberland D&TC: Diabetic Retinopathy and Neuropathy. SUNY Downstate Medical Center Primary Care Summation Meeting, June 2018
• Bukai J, Betesh S, Chorny J, Alarcon JM. Learning Associated Modulation of PSD95 Protein Expression in the Mouse Hippocampus. SUNY Downstate Medical Center Annual Research Day, April 2016