Overview
I am a clinician-scientist and retinal ophthalmologist with the primary goal of developing novel ways to diagnose and treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). I am involved in clinical trials, including the study of innovative therapies related to macular diseases. I also specialize in treating patients with diabetic retinopathy and retinal vascular diseases. I am committed to providing the highest level of evidence-based patient care. I was awarded the Clinical Scientist Development Award from the National Eye Institute, and I received the Heed Foundation award. I am a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Society of Heed Fellows, Society for Neuroscience and American Society for Neural Therapy and Repair.
Dr. Lad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Geographic Atrophy.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
Duke Eye Center
I’m a retina specialist who takes care of patients who have problems with the back of the eye. When a patient comes to see me, I like getting to know them and their history, so that I can tailor their treatment. My patients come from a variety of different backgrounds, so I find that I often learn as much from them as they do from me. Everybody has a different story and I very much like to learn about the patients to whom I provide care. Duke is a great place at which to work and from which to seek treatment because it’s a very collaborative institution. Everyone works together to do what’s best for the patient. Outside of work, I like to spend as much time as possible with my family. I also enjoy cooking, playing sports and watching sports. Dr. Jaffe is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.
Cynthia Toth is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Toth is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Retinopathy of Prematurity, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Toth is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc
Yavuz Cakir is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Cakir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Cakir is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Lad isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
- Experienced
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EntropionDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.

