Dr. David Medford

Dr. Medford attended Cornell University and  completed his medical school training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Rutgers-UMDNJ).  He performed his Internship at University Hospital and his Ophthalmology Residency at United Eye Hospital, both part of the Rutgers-UMDNJ system.

Dr. Medford has been in private practice since 1988, with a concentration in Cataract and Refractive Surgery.  He uses state of the art surgical techniques including LASER enhanced LenSx Cataract surgery, "No-Stitch", "No-Needle" Cataract surgery, Intralase & Custom View LASIK, Yag & Argon laser procedures, SLT laser treatment for glaucoma and Botox Cosmetic treatments.  

Dr. Medford is a past member of the NJAO Board of Governors.  For 2 decades, he held the position of Director of the Morris County Eye Health Service as well as the Township Ophthalmologist for the West Orange Board of Health. He is the recipient of the NJ ARC award for professionals.  He is an Attending Physician at both Morristown Memorial & St. Barnabas Hospitals as well as an Attending Physician, Founder & Shareholder at Ridgedale Surgical Center in Cedar Knolls.  Dr. Medford's professional affiliations include the American Academy of Ophthalmology, NJ Academy of Ophthalmology, Morris County Medical Society, Medical Society of NJ and the American Medical Association.

 

Dr. Sanjai Jalaj

Dr. Sanjai Jalaj, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery. With a reputation for precision and compassionate care, he has performed thousands of sight-restoring procedures for patients in Morris and Essex counties over the past 5 years. Dr. Jalaj is Vice Chairman of Ophthalmology at Morristown Medical Center and practices in Morristown and West Orange. He is highly skilled in femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, utilizing the most advanced intraocular lens implants to reduce or eliminate the need for glasses.

His expertise also includes state-of-the-art corneal transplantation techniques such as Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK), which preserves more natural tissue for optimal vision outcomes. He offers corneal collagen cross-linking for keratoconus, often preventing the need for transplants, and provides custom LASIK and PRK treatments for patients seeking freedom from glasses and contact lenses. Additionally, Dr. Jalaj performs minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and oculoplastic procedures to enhance both vision and ocular health.

• Undergraduate: Duke University
• Medical Education: Georgetown University
• Ophthalmology Residency: Columbia University, where he served as Chief Resident
• Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic corneal and refractive surgery

Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Jalaj is dedicated to advancing ophthalmology through research, education, and service. He has authored publications in leading medical journals and textbooks, lectured at national conferences, and trained fellow surgeons in innovative procedures.

Dr. Jalaj is committed to combining the latest technology with proven techniques to deliver the best possible outcomes for his patients.

 

Dr. Jason Hade

Jason Hade M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist. Dr. Hade was raised in Denville and went on to graduate magna cum laude from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. While at Wake Forest, Dr. Hade majored in biology with a minor in chemistry and was a member of the Men's Varsity tennis team. In addition, he was chosen to be part of a group of students to study abroad in Venice, Italy.

Following graduation from Wake Forest, Dr. Hade worked for several years as a scientist for research and development at an immunodiagnostic company. He then entered medical school at UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical School. While there, he was selected to two prestigious honor societies. The first, Alpha Omega Alpha, is given to the top 10% of students for exceptional academic achievement and the second, Gold Humanism Honor Society, is given for demonstration of excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service. He then completed an internship program as a Transitional Year resident at both Morristown Memorial Hospital and Overlook Hospital. Dr. Hade returned to New Jersey Medical School to complete his residency at The Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science where he trained in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery. Following residency, Dr. Hade worked for two years in a private practice prior to opening his own office in 2011.

Dr. Hade maintains membership in several professional organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He has presented research at several national meetings.

Dr. Hade has full staff privileges at St. Barnabas Hospital (Livingston, NJ).

Dr. Hade lives in Morris county. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, weight training, cooking and spending time with his wife and children.