Our Doctors

Dr. Zeegen graduated with honors from UCLA School of Medicine, completed his residency training at the Jules Stein Eye Institute and started his practice in Encino in 1974.

Dr. Zeegen shares the knowledge he has gained with his colleagues as Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the renowned Jules Stein Eye Institute. He has been Chief of Ophthalmology at Encino-Tarzana Medical Center, and in addition has been an active member of the Admissions Committee of the UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Zeegen was awarded the Jules Stein Eye Institute Senior Honor Award in recognition of almost 30 years of teaching resident doctors.

His preeminence in ophthalmology is recognized by his position as Chief of Ophthalmology at the Encino-Tarzana Medical Center.

Dr. Aizuss has been in practice in Encino and West Hills for over 20 years. In that time he has become noted as one of Los Angeles' best-known and most professionally active ophthalmic surgeons, having served as Chief of Surgery at Encino Hospital and Vice Chief of Staff of Encino-Tarzana Medical Center.

Dr. Aizuss was educated at Northwestern University Medical School's Honors Program in Medical Education, a highly competitive program open to only 60 students nationwide. He subsequently completed his residency in ophthalmology at the world-renowned UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute. Dr. Aizuss is fellowship-trained in corneal and refractive surgery at UCLA, with special expertise in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation and all types of refractive surgery.

Dr. Aizuss has been recognized by other ophthalmologists statewide as President of the California Academy of Ophthalmology, President of the Los Angeles Society of Ophthalmology and President of the Los Angeles County Medical Association. He has been honored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology with both its Honor and Senior Honor Achievement Awards. Dr. Aizuss continues actively teaching at the UCLA School of Medicine. Recently, Dr. Aizuss was voted the "People's Choice" ophthalmologist in 2008 and 2009, as well as being named by other physicians as a "Top Doctor" they would choose for themselves or their family in 2008 and 2009.

He is sought out as a speaker on new intraocular lens implants and techniques, and consults nationwide with other surgeons as well as with investment and venture capital companies interested in the latest ophthalmic surgical technology.

In 2000, Dr. Elkins was awarded the VISX Star Surgeon award, given to the top 5% of LASIK surgeons in the United States. Dr. Elkins has also been awarded the "Outstanding Ophthalmologist in the Valley" by the Daily News. Dr. Elkins has won the "Top Doctors in Los Angeles" award for 2008 and 2009. He is also one of the premier cataract surgeons in the United States, frequently speaking on modern surgical techniques and new lens implants.

Dr. Elkins graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude from UCLA, and he graduated with honors from UC San Francisco School of Medicine. He completed his internship at UCLA and took his residency in ophthalmology at the famed Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA. From there, he completed a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at the University of Utah. He has been a physician instructor for numerous LASIK courses. Today, Dr. Elkins frequently lectures to other physicians on the fine points of LASIK and advanced cataract surgery. Furthermore, he has authored numerous articles on advanced cataract surgery, corneal transplantation and laser refractive surgery. Dr. Elkins was the Medical Director of TLC-Encino from 2003 to 2007.

"Eye plastic surgery", sometimes referred to as "oculoplastic surgery", is done not only for cosmetic reasons, but also for the treatment of age related changes to the eyelids (such as droopy eyelids), for rehabilitation after trauma (automobile accidents, facial burns), and for reconstruction after removal of facial tumors.

"I feel it is very important to have a thorough discussion with every patient about their goals and expectations prior to any surgical procedure," Dr. Saulny states. He continues, "This applies not only to our cosmetic patients, but to the reconstructive patients as well. In general, my philosophy is never to make a patient 'look' as though they've had plastic surgery. My goal is to make patients appear natural and rejuvenated after surgery. I believe it is well worth the extra effort it takes to do my best to avoid leaving the tell-tale signs of conventional facial plastic surgery."

Dr. Saulny's education includes medical training at Harvard Medical School, general ophthalmology residency at UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Institute, and plastic surgery fellowship at Oregon's Casey Eye Institute. His undergraduate degree was obtained from the United States Air Force Academy, where he studied engineering, followed by a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California. Prior to becoming a physician, Dr. Saulny served as an engineer and captain in the U.S. Air Force.

In addition to oculoplastic surgery, Dr. Saulny practices general ophthalmology.

Dr. Kopelow has authored over thirty-five scientific papers on diabetic eye disease and has given numerous lectures and presentations at scientific meetings. His current practice is limited to the diseases of the retina and vitreous. He still has a special interest in diabetic eye disease, as well as macular degeneration.

"I believe that glaucoma need not be a sentence for blindness. With personalized management of patients' care to optimize their vision, each may enjoy a better quality of life."

Dr. Kramar received Phi Beta Kappa Honors from UCLA. He then attended the Chicago Medical School, where he graduated first in his class. After an internship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, he completed a residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. Dr. Kramar then gained sub-specialty training with a fellowship in glaucoma at UCLA's prestigious Jules Stein Eye Institute.