Our Doctors

Dr. Jordan Kassoff joined Albany Eye Associates in 1993 and has been providing comprehensive ophthalmic care to the Capital Region for more than three decades. Fellowship-trained in corneal and external disease, he now focuses extensively on the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye disease and complex ocular surface disorders.

Dr. Kassoff has developed a large specialty dry eye disease practice dedicated to helping patients with chronic ocular discomfort, meibomian gland dysfunction, blepharitis, ocular surface inflammation, and other external eye conditions. His background in corneal, refractive, and cataract surgery provides unique insight into the management of complicated ocular surface disease and post-surgical eye conditions. He is recognized for combining advanced diagnostics and modern treatment approaches with highly individualized patient care.

A graduate of Cornell University and Albany Medical College, Dr. Kassoff completed his ophthalmology residency at Albany Medical Center followed by a fellowship in Cornea and External Disease/Refractive Surgery at the Bethesda Eye Institute at Saint Louis University. During his fellowship, he also served as an Instructor of Ophthalmology.

During his career, Dr. Kassoff has remained actively involved in clinical research, physician education, and professional leadership. He has participated in nationally recognized ophthalmic research studies, authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, and lectured extensively on refractive surgery and dry eye disease. He currently serves as a speaker and educator on emerging therapies and the management of dry eye disease and ocular surface disease.

Dr. Kassoff is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Cornea Society, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the New York State Ophthalmological Society, where he previously served as an elected Board Member.

Education

Cornell University; Albany Medical College (M.D.)

Training

Ophthalmology residency, Albany Medical Center; Fellowship in Corneal Disease & Refractive Surgery, Bethesda Eye Institute at St. Louis University

Hospital Affiliations

Albany Memorial Hospital; Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center, Latham

Memberships

New York State Ophthalmological Society (elected Board member); American Academy of Ophthalmology

Cornea & Dry Eye

Dr. Allen treats a wide variety of eye conditions including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye, amblyopia, strabismus, ptosis, eyelid malposition, eye allergies, and infections. She is an experienced cataract surgeon with expertise in premium intraocular lenses including Toric, Multifocal, and extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) lenses. She has extensive experience managing glaucoma using medical, laser, and minimally invasive techniques including iStent, Xen gel stent, and ECP. Pediatric patients and strabismus treatment constitute a substantial part of her practice.

In addition to private practice, Dr. Allen is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Albany Medical Center, where she teaches residents the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. She was honored with the Golden Apple Award by residents in 2015 and 2025 and was ranked among the top 150 Ophthalmologists in the USA by Newsweek in 2021.

Dr. Allen moved to the US in 1994 upon completing with Honors her undergraduate studies in Physiology at Kharkiv State University, Ukraine. She earned her Ph.D. at the University of Rochester before completing her medical degree at SUNY Downstate Medical Center as an Alpha Omega Alpha graduate. She completed her Ophthalmology residency at Albany Medical Center and joined Albany Eye Associates, where she enjoys helping both adult and pediatric patients achieve optimal eye health.

Philosophy: "No single approach is right for every patient"

Education

Kharkiv State University, Ukraine (BS & MS in Physiology, with Honors); University of Rochester (Ph.D.); SUNY Downstate Medical Center (M.D., Alpha Omega Alpha)

Training

Ophthalmology residency, Albany Medical Center

Specialties

Cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye, amblyopia, strabismus surgery, ptosis surgery, eyelid malposition; premium IOLs (Toric, Multifocal, EDOF); minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (iStent, Xen gel stent, ECP); pediatric eye care

Hospital Affiliations

Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center (Latham); Albany Medical Center; Specialty Eye Surgery & Laser Center; Samaritan Hospital

Awards

Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence (2015); Newsweek Top 150 Ophthalmologists in the USA (2021)

Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Cataracts & Premium IOLs Glaucoma Pediatric Eye Care Academic Medicine

Provides comprehensive ophthalmology with a focus on the evaluation and management of chronic eye diseases.

Education

Albany Medical College (M.D.)

Training

Ophthalmology residency, SUNY Buffalo; Fellowship in Retinal Diseases, University of Louisville School of Medicine

Specialties

Glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, eye infections, routine exams

Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology; New York State Ophthalmological Society

Eye Disease Management Retinal Diseases

From Cleveland, Ohio. Provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. Married with three children; his spouse is also a physician. Enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending time with family.

Education

Northeast Ohio Medical University (M.D.)

Training

Ophthalmology residency, Case Medical Center, Cleveland; Fellowship in Cornea & Refractive Surgery, Dean McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma

Specialties

Cataract surgery, surface ablation, endothelial keratoplasty, glaucoma laser surgery, refractive IOLs (toric, multifocal), glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, minor lid procedures

Hospital Affiliations

Albany Memorial Hospital; Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center

Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Cataract & Refractive Surgery Cornea

Graduated top of her class with a D.O. and a Master's in Neuroscience. Her whole-patient perspective and additional training in medical retina and neuro-ophthalmology allow her to treat a wide range of complex conditions.

Education

University of Pennsylvania (B.S. Chemistry); New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. + Master's in Neuroscience, top of class)

Training

Ophthalmology residency, Albany Medical Center; additional training in medical retina and neuro-ophthalmology

Specialties

Cataracts, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, cataract surgery with advanced IOLs, laser procedures, eyelid surgery, Botox

Hospital Affiliations

Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center; Specialty Eye Surgery & Laser Center, Latham; Samaritan Hospital, Troy

Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Ophthalmic Surgery Neuro-Ophthalmology

A native of New Hampshire, Dr. Grillo previously practiced at New Hampshire Eye Associates before joining Albany Eye Associates. Outside of medicine she enjoys running, cycling, skiing, reading, and vegetarian cooking.

Education

Vassar College; Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (M.D.)

Training

Ophthalmology residency, Nassau University Medical Center, Long Island; Fellowship in Cornea & External Disease, Cornea Consultants/Albany Medical Center

Specialties

Cornea and external disease, cataract surgery, corneal surgery, general ophthalmology

Memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Cornea & External Disease Cataract Surgery

Provides full-scope primary eye care in both English and Spanish. Her FAAO designation reflects an exceptional commitment to excellence in optometry.

Education

SUNY College of Optometry (O.D., 2010)

Training

Residency in Ocular Disease & Primary Care, VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System (2011)

Specialties

Disease diagnosis and treatment, routine care, refraction, contact lens exams; glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, anterior segment disorders

Memberships

American Academy of Optometry; American Optometric Association

Primary Eye Care Bilingual (English / Spanish)

Completed clinical rotations at BostonSight, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and Boston Medical Center. Inducted into Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society and received multiple academic scholarships.

Education

Pennsylvania College of Optometry (O.D., 2021)

Training

Residency in Cornea & Contact Lenses, New England College of Optometry (2022)

Specialties

Comprehensive primary eye care; diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, specialty contact lens fitting

Memberships

American Academy of Optometry; American Optometric Association

Specialty Contact Lenses Cornea & Ocular Surface