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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David T. Goldenberg, MD
Education & Honors
David Goldenberg, MD graduated from UCLA summa cum laude and from UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine with honors and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) national medical honor society. He completed his internship in internal medicine at St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco, California. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute. Dr. Goldenberg completed a two-year fellowship in medical and surgical retina at the prestigious Associated Retinal Consultants at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Awards, Clinical Research & Authorships
Dr. David Goldenberg has been named a 2025 Top Doctor in Vitreo-Retinal Medicine by Phoenix Magazine, recognizing his exceptional expertise, dedication, and patient care.
This marks Dr. Goldenberg’s fourth Top Doctor recognition from Phoenix Magazine, having also earned honors in Vitreo-Retinal Medicine in 2023 and Ophthalmology in 2016 and 2017. The annual list is compiled from peer nominations and reflects the highest standards of medical excellence in the Valley.
Dr. Goldenberg has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on various topics. He has lectured at many local and national ophthalmology meetings. He has a particular interest in the surgical repair of macular holes, macular puckers, retinal detachments, and diabetic-related eye problems.
Community Service / Affiliations
Throughout his career, Dr. Goldenberg has received numerous honors and awards for his work. 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. He served as a past President of the Phoenix Ophthalmological Society and serves on the board of directors of the Arizona Ophthalmological Society. Dr. Goldenberg was named a Phoenix Magazine Top Doc in 2016, 2017, and 2022.
Family Life
In his spare time, Dr. Goldenberg enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, traveling, bicycling, snowboarding, hiking, and playing tennis.
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Karim N. Jamal, MD
Education & Honors
Karim N. Jamal, M.D. graduated from Rice University in Houston, TX with degrees in Biochemistry and Business Management. He then went to medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society and completed his degree in 2003.
He returned to his hometown of Binghamton, NY for internship, and went on to residency training at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Jamal completed his 2-year fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery with Texas Retina Associates in Dallas, TX in 2009. Dr. Jamal joined Retinal Consultants of Arizona in 2009.
Awards, Clinical Research & Authorships
Dr. Jamal has written and contributed to several book chapters and peer-reviewed publications. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Retina Specialists, and has been named to the Cambridge Who’s Who registry of Executives, Professionals, and Entrepreneurs.
Community Service / Affiliations
Dr. Jamal serves as the Chairman of the Aga Khan Health Board for the Western United States, a voluntary position covering multiple projects throughout the region. He has received the CRCA ‘Top Ophthalmologists in America’ award for four consecutive years, as well as the Peer Reviewed Physicians Cum Laude distinction as a top Retinal Surgeon. He has also received the AKEB Professional Achievement Award, and is listed as a “Top Ophthalmologist and Retinal Surgeon in Arizona” by The Leading Physicians of the World. He also acts as a consultant for the Lead Physician Expert Panel.
Family Life
Dr. Jamal married his wife, Ainee, a pediatric dentist, in 2013. They welcomed in 2015 with the birth of their first son. In their free time, they enjoy traveling, spending time with family and friends, and taking hiking trips across the continent.
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