Rahul Iyengar, MD
Education & Honors
Rahul Iyengar, MD graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan in 2014 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. He remained in Ann Arbor to complete his medical school at the University of Michigan as a merit scholarship recipient, graduating in 2019 with multiple academic awards and induction into the Alpha Omega Alphga (AOA) national medical honor society.
Following his medical internship at Aurora St. Luke in Milwaukee, WI, Dr. Iyengar completed his residency training at the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, one of the top ophthalmology training programs in the country. He then completed a 2-year fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery with the USC Roski Eye Institute and Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group. He was presented with the Senior Resident Teaching Award upon residency graduation and was then chosen to serve as the Chief Fellow for the USC ophthalmology department.
Awards, Clinical Research & Authorships
Through his vitreoretinal surgery training at the Retina-Vitreous Associates/USC Roski Eye Institute fellowship, Dr. Iyengar gained extensive experience managing complex retinal conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, advanced diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, retinal vascular occlusions, epiretinal membranes, macular holes, and ocular trauma. His academic interests explore the efficient utilization of advanced, multimodal retinal imaging in clinical care settings, assessment and advancement of surgical outcomes, and healthcare innovation for the reduction of costs associated with high-quality care delivery.
Dr. Iyengar has published numerous research articles in prominent, peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals, including JAMA Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Genetics, Clinical Ophthalmology, and Ophthalmic Epidemiology. His published work seeks to advance the clinical utility of ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography in diabetic retinopathy, explore novel strategies for the cost-effective delivery of global eye care, and investigate underlying genetic markers for rare vitreoretinal diseases. His research has been presented at multiple conferences at the local and national level.
Dr Iyengar is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Community Service, Affiliations & Hobbies
Outside of medicine, Dr. Iyengar enjoys golfing, hiking, playing tennis, spending time with family, and cheering on his favorite sports teams (particularly the Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines).
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Rohan Jalalizadeh, MD
Education & Honors
Rohan Jalalizadeh, M.D. graduated summa cum laude as valedictorian of his class from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 2012 with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. He attended medical school at Washington University in St. Louis, where he graduated in 2016. He conducted his medical internship at St. Louis University before moving to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he completed his residency at the University of Michigan W. K. Kellogg Eye Center, consistently ranked among the best ophthalmology training programs in the country. He returned to St. Louis, Missouri for his 2-year fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at The Retina Institute.
During his time at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Jalalizadeh co-founded and led Sling Health®, a national medical engineering incubator that is based in universities around the United States to educate and train the next generation of innovators in medical technology solutions.
Awards, Clinical Research & Authorships
Dr. Jalalizadeh has received numerous academic awards and accolades, including the Langsdorf Fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, a full tuition merit scholarship, the McKelvey Undergraduate Research Scholarship for demonstrating dedication to research, and the Antoinette Frances Dames Award for Academic Excellence, among others. In 2019 he was a finalist in the Ophthalmology Times Research Scholar Honoree Program, and in 2022 he was awarded the top prize at the annual Fellows Forum senior vitreoretinal fellows competition.
For his entrepreneurial endeavors in medical device development, in 2014 Dr. Jalalizadeh was recognized as a member of the Kairos Top 50 entrepreneurs under 25. He has also won numerous local business awards in St. Louis, including I2P (Idea to Product) and Arch Grants.
Dr. Jalalizadeh is passionate about advancing the field of eye care, having authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and edited academic texts in ophthalmology. He has presented his work at national retina conferences and continues to make research a priority as a sub-investigator in numerous clinical trials at RCA for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, Stargardt’s disease, and others.
Community Service, Affiliations & Hobbies
Dr. Jalalizadeh is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Jalalizadeh strongly believes in giving back to his community and loves to help young people find their passions and succeed. In his free time, he volunteers as a youth group leader through neighborhood community-building initiatives of the Baha’i Faith. He also enjoys playing the piano and violin, hiking, and playing board games with his friends and family.
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Neal V. Palejwala, MD
Education & Honors
Dr. Palejwala is a Phoenix native completing his high school education at Brophy College Preparatory. He then went on to complete his undergraduate studies at the Pennsylvania State University where he was part of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. He then entered medical school at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) national medical honor society and graduated summa cum laude. At Jefferson, he developed a passion for ophthalmology conducting multiple clinical research projects at Wills Eye Institute.
He returned back to the valley for his internship at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center and then went on to pursue a residency in ophthalmology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. After the completion of his residency, he chose to further subspecialize in vitreoretinal surgery at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR. Dr. Palejwala joined Retinal Consultants of Arizona in 2015.
Awards, Clinical Research & Authorships
During his training, Dr. Palejwala has performed thousands of ophthalmic procedures, authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and presented his work at local and national scientific meetings. He has a particular interest in novel intravitreal drug delivery systems.
Community Service / Affiliations
Dr. Palejwala provides care for patients with a wide variety of vitreoretinal disorders including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachment, epiretinal membranes, macular holes, secondary intraocular lens placement, uveitis, and retinal degenerations/dystrophies. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists.
Family Life
Dr. Palejwala and his wife are extremely excited to be back in Arizona after being away for several years. They enjoy spending time with their families who still live in the valley, keeping up with their dog, Apollo (which is not an easy task), and exploring the Arizona landscape. In his free time, Dr. Palejwala enjoys distance running (he has completed multiple marathons and half-marathons), hiking, photography, cooking, and snowboarding.
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