Staff
Dr. Nicole Sangani
Dr. Nicole Sangani (Cumella) received her doctorate degree from SUNY College of Optometry where she was awarded the Frederick W. Brock Memorial Award for outstanding clinical performance in vision therapy. She then continued her education by completing the Irwin B Suchoff residency in vision rehabilitation where she obtained advanced clinical training in vision therapy, pediatrics, and eye exams for children with special needs. (read more...) |
Dr. Rebecca Aquije
Dr. Rebecca Aquije was born and raised in Queens, NY. She obtained a B.S. in Biology from St. John’s University and received her doctorate degree from SUNY College of Optometry. She was a recipient of the Dr. Max Cohen Memorial Award for Commitment to Community Service from SUNY in 2020.
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Chief Vision Therapist
Nelli Khanukova has worked with Midtown Vision Development Center since 1998. She obtained certification as a vision therapist from the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, in 2009. The certification process includes a rigorous evaluation of the therapist’s knowledge of developmental vision. Ms. Khanukova has helped scores of underachieving children and adults to excel in life. |
Vision Therapist
Luiza Gurshumova has worked with Midtown Vision Development Center since 2000. She has extensive knowledge of general vision care, lenses, and especially vision therapy. She guides parents through the therapy process and works one-on-one with patients. |