From Routine Check-ups to Complex Treatments, Our Multidisciplinary Team is Committed to Delivering Exceptional Outcomes
Dr. George Frangieh is a highly accomplished physician with extensive training and experience in ophthalmology and related specialties. He graduated from the American University of Beirut School of Medicine on June 30, 1978, where he received his Doctor of Medicine degree. Following his graduation, Dr. Frangieh completed advanced medical training at several prestigious institutions in the United States. He undertook a residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by specialized training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He then further refined his expertise at the University of Southern California.
Dr. Frangieh is fluent in Arabic and French. His multicultural background and linguistic skills allow him to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care to a diverse patient population. With a strong commitment to medical excellence, patient-centered care, and ongoing professional development, Dr. Frangieh continues to uphold the highest standards in his field.
Dr. Huan Mills earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2016. She completed an Internal Medicine internship at the University of Maryland Mercy Medical Center, followed by a residency in Ophthalmology at Tufts Medical Center. With a strong foundation in both medicine and eye care, Dr. Mills is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered ophthalmic care. Fluent in Mandarin, she is proud to serve a diverse patient population and is committed to helping patients achieve and maintain healthy vision.
Dr. Haben Kefella earned her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine in 2014. She completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Boston Medical Center, followed by a residency in Ophthalmology at the same institution. To further advance her expertise, Dr. Kefella completed a fellowship in Ophthalmology at Boston University Medical Center Hospital. With extensive training in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of eye conditions, she is dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care and helping patients achieve their best possible vision and eye health.
Dr. Marisa Palumbo earned her Doctor of Optometry degree in Boston, Massachusetts, and is dedicated to providing comprehensive, personalized eye care. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists, staying current with the latest advances in vision care.
Fluent in both Italian and Spanish, Dr. Palumbo enjoys building strong relationships with a diverse patient community and ensuring every patient feels comfortable and understood during their visit.
With extensive experience in comprehensive eye examinations, glasses, and contact lens fitting, Dr. Palumbo has developed expertise in refractive care and helping patients achieve their best possible vision. Her goal is to help every patient maintain healthy eyes and clear vision through compassionate care, education, and individualized treatment plans.
Dr. Bruce Micley has over 40 years of experience providing comprehensive eye care to patients throughout the Greater Boston area. Since 2008, he has practiced at Eye Care Specialists, P.C., where he provides comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens fittings.
Dr. Micley founded and directed Longwood Eye Care from 1989 to 2007, an independent practice serving Boston’s Longwood Medical Area. Earlier in his career, he served as a staff optometrist at Ophthalmic Physicians in Stoughton and at South Boston Eye Associates.
He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in 1982, following a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University in 1977. His clinical training included the South End Community Health Center in Boston, the Albert Sloane Eye Clinic at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, and the Boston Eye Clinic.
Throughout his career, Dr. Micley has remained committed to providing personalized, high-quality eye care with a strong emphasis on preventive vision health and patient education.
Dr. Mehdi Najai earned his medical degree from the Tehran University Faculty of Medicine in 2006. He completed a Transitional Internship at Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center (2013–2014) and a Residency in Ophthalmology at SUNY Upstate Medical University (2014–2017). Dr. Najai then pursued advanced subspecialty training as a Retina Fellow at the University of Minnesota. He speaks Spanish and Persian.
Carl S. Wilkins, MD, is a vitreoretinal surgeon and specialist in ocular inflammatory disease. Dr. Wilkins received his bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Vanderbilt University, and subsequently returned to his native Florida for medical school at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami. He completed his surgical internship and ophthalmology residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and stayed in New York for a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. He then completed a fellowship in ocular immunology and uveitis at the Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was an assistant professor at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai before joining MERSI in August 2025. Dr. Wilkins is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the American Uveitis Society. He has special research interests in drug delivery studies, as well as cohort studies of characteristics and outcomes of rare diseases. His clinical interests include diabetic retinopathy, vitreoretinal surgery, anterior and posterior segment surgery in uveitic diseases, cataract and secondary lens surgery, as well as clinical trials. He is currently the principal investigator for the multicenter Acute Retinal Necrosis (ARN) cohort study.
Dr. Filipkowska is a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Worcester and brings several years of experience from leading eye care centers in Connecticut. She specializes in dry eye management, comprehensive eye care for adults and children, and scleral lens fitting, with expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of ocular conditions. Dr. Filipkowska is committed to providing personalized, high-quality care to help patients achieve and maintain optimal eye health.
