Dr. Kunal Merchant, M.D. is an ophthalmologist who specializes in refractive, cataract, and corneal surgery. Dr. Merchant attended George Washington University, where he completed both his undergraduate and medical degrees. Following medical school, he interned at Lankenau Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA, before returning to George Washington University to complete his residency in ophthalmology. During his final year in residency, Dr. Merchant was awarded the honor of chief resident.
Dr. Kunal Merchant, M.D. is an ophthalmologist who specializes in refractive, cataract, and corneal surgery. Dr. Merchant attended George Washington University, where he completed both his undergraduate and medical degrees. Following medical school, he interned at Lankenau Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA, before returning to George Washington University to complete his residency in ophthalmology. During his final year in residency, Dr. Merchant was awarded the honor of chief resident.
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Very polite and professional
Mar-2025
I had some trepidation about having cataract surgery Dr Merchant put my mind at ease & we're moving forward with the surgery
Mar-2025
At this point, there is nothing bad to say
about der Merchant
I have been under his care for well over a year.
Mar-2025
Excellent Service!
Mar-2025
Muy buena atención 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Mar-2025
Exceptional Doctor.
Mar-2025
THE BEST
Mar-2025
Highly recommend this doctor he is very professional and you will be glad you met someone who is very skilled and personable.
Mar-2025
Dr is great but staff is lacking in patient care. Despite 5 employees behind the front desk no one greeted or acknowledged me upon entering or waiting in the waiting room. Tech yawned while taking my eye exam. Only prior to leaving did staff make any effort to be personable. Disappointed today.
Mar-2025
Such a nice doctor
Feb-2025
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Eye Care Associates of New Jersey
65 Harristown Road Heritage Plaza II Suite #302 Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Dr. Kunal Merchant, M.D. is an ophthalmologist who specializes in refractive, cataract, and corneal surgery. Dr. Merchant attended George Washington University, where he completed both his undergraduate and medical degrees. Following medical school, he interned at Lankenau Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA, before returning to George Washington University to complete his residency in ophthalmology. During his final year in residency, Dr. Merchant was awarded the honor of chief resident.
After residency, Dr. Merchant moved to Boston, where he completed a cornea fellowship at Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology. He has published numerous articles throughout his career and is very well versed in evidence-based medicine. Dr. Merchant is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery.
Dr. Merchant has trained extensively in refractive, laser cataract, and glaucoma laser surgery. His goal in practice is to treat all of his patients like family and to offer the highest level of care.
When out of the office, Dr. Merchant thoroughly enjoys organizing medical mission trips that afford him the opportunity to provide surgical and medical ophthalmology treatment to communities in undeveloped areas around the world including Haiti, Ecuador, India, and Russia.
Dr. Merchant was born and raised in New Jersey and thrilled to be a part of the Eye Care Associates of New Jersey family. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys playing tennis, basketball, and golf. Kunal loves cooking with his wife, Ariana, and they both are extremely happy to be surrounded by friends and family in New Jersey.
Very polite and professional
I had some trepidation about having cataract surgery Dr Merchant put my mind at ease & we're moving forward with the surgery
At this point, there is nothing bad to say about der Merchant I have been under his care for well over a year.
Excellent Service!
Muy buena atención 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Exceptional Doctor.
THE BEST
Highly recommend this doctor he is very professional and you will be glad you met someone who is very skilled and personable.
Dr is great but staff is lacking in patient care. Despite 5 employees behind the front desk no one greeted or acknowledged me upon entering or waiting in the waiting room. Tech yawned while taking my eye exam. Only prior to leaving did staff make any effort to be personable. Disappointed today.
Such a nice doctor