Specialty: Ophthalmology: Vitreous-Retinal Surgery
Office locations: Livingston, Wayne, North Bergen, Bloomfield
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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4.94.9 out of 5
1.3K Ratings
319 Comments
Dr. Kurt Jackson, M.D., is a practicing vitreo-retinal surgeon specializing in medical and surgical eye disease for more than 15 years. He is fellowship-trained in vitreo-retinal surgery from South Texas Retina Consultants. He earned his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency there, serving as Chief Resident at Jacobi Medical Center.
Dr. Kurt Jackson, M.D., is a practicing vitreo-retinal surgeon specializing in medical and surgical eye disease for more than 15 years. He is fellowship-trained in vitreo-retinal surgery from South Texas Retina Consultants. He earned his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency there, serving as Chief Resident at Jacobi Medical Center.
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Very friendly, knowledgeable and competent in his field. Love how he explains eye health in such easy, effective and understandable terms. Visited the Wayne office- friendly staff with good workflow.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(5 days ago)
Nov-2026
Dr. Jackson is professional, friendly and knowledgeable. He will answer all questions and provide you with information about the condition of your retina. His staff is also professional and friendly! Highly recommend Dr. Jackson!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(6 days ago)
Nov-2026
Outstanding A+
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Nov-2026
A true professional with a personal touch that is friendly, warm and compassionate. He saved my eye sight.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Nov-2026
Very genuine about his work share your concern and listen attentively to your questions answer precise to what you ask
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(1 week ago)
Oct-2026
Dr Jackson and his staff is absolutely amazing. Thank you for explaining and making me feel comfortable. Your the best!!!!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Excellent patient care
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Very pleased to have him as my Doctor
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
(2 weeks ago)
Oct-2026
Very professional. Answered all my questions. Highly recommended.
Dr. Kurt Jackson, M.D., has been a practicing vitreo-retinal surgeon specializing in medical and surgical eye disease for more than 15 years. Passionate about bringing quality ophthalmic care to his patients, Dr. Jackson specializes in managing all diseases of the retina, vitreous, and macula, including macular holes, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, ocular trauma, and macular degeneration. He has also been an Investigator for nationally recognized clinical research trials seeking newer and more effective surgical and pharmacological treatments for vitreo-retinal pathologies.
Dr. Jackson is fluent in both English and Spanish and looks forward to serving the needs of his patients. While serving in the U.S. Army as a medic for four years and an eye technician for two years, he received a US Army Achievement Medal, Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and a National Defense Medal.
Dr. Jackson attended Long Island University and graduated Valedictorian of the Class of 1998. He was accepted into the prestigious Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he graduated in 2003 with his medical doctorate degree. After completing a transitional internship at New York Hospital Medical Center in 2004, he returned to Albert Einstein College of Medicine to pursue his residency training in Ophthalmology, which he completed in 2007. Dr. Jackson served as the Chief Resident at Jacobi Medical Center from 2006 - 2007.
Dr. Jackson completed his two-year vitreo-retinal Fellowship at South Texas Retina Consultants in Corpus Christi, TX in 2009, then became a practicing vitreo-retinal surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX from 2009 - 2011. He then practiced in Greenville, NC from 2012 - 2013 and returned to the northeast to become an Associate at the Retina Center of New Jersey from May 2013 - January 2021. After establishing a solo retina practice in Livingston, NJ, Dr. Jackson rejoined the great doctors at RCNJ/ ECOA in August 2025.
Happily married, Dr. Jackson and his wife, Kai, have three children and currently live in Montclair, New Jersey. In his spare time, Dr. Jackson enjoys spending quality time with his family and serving his community.
Very friendly, knowledgeable and competent in his field. Love how he explains eye health in such easy, effective and understandable terms. Visited the Wayne office- friendly staff with good workflow.
Dr. Jackson is professional, friendly and knowledgeable. He will answer all questions and provide you with information about the condition of your retina. His staff is also professional and friendly! Highly recommend Dr. Jackson!
Outstanding A+
A true professional with a personal touch that is friendly, warm and compassionate. He saved my eye sight.
Very genuine about his work share your concern and listen attentively to your questions answer precise to what you ask
Dr Jackson and his staff is absolutely amazing. Thank you for explaining and making me feel comfortable. Your the best!!!!
Excellent patient care
Very pleased to have him as my Doctor
Very professional. Answered all my questions. Highly recommended.
Friendly and very thorough