Dr. Joie Brody-Sendroff, OD
Owner, Optometrist
When you walk into the doors of Bergen Optometry, you’re not just met by optometrists who are ready to give you an eye exam. You’re met by warm, friendly people like Dr. Brody-Sendroff, who make it their mission to get to know their patients better. That’s the atmosphere that’s been created at Bergen Optometry, and Dr. Brody-Sendroff is a big reason for it!
Dr. Brody-Sendroff has been practicing optometry for nearly 20 years, using the latest technologies and cutting-edge diagnostic tools to help her patients see better. By prescribing glasses and contact lenses and diagnosing common diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, she’s able to help change and even save the lives of her patients. She is particularly fond of treating dry eye, glaucoma and macular degeneration, amongst several other ocular conditions.
Dr. Brody-Sendroff earned her Doctorate of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She takes pride in giving back to the optometric community and teaching the next generation of optometrists. That’s why she acts as an adjunct professor with the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and the New England College of Optometry. By taking on this role, she’s able to host students during their education career at her practice.
Dr. Shoshana Pinsky, OD
Optometrist
After Dr. Pinsky earned her Doctorate of Optometry from SUNY College of Optometry, she was now equipped to help people with their comprehensive eye care needs. She joined Bergen Optometry in 2014 as a board certified optometric physician, and has been helping people with their comprehensive eye care needs ever since!
Prior to graduating, Dr. Pinsky interned at Lyons VA Medical Center in Lyons, NH and received training throughout the course of her education. She received extensive training in primary eye care and had completed internships in ocular disease, specialty contact lens fitting and pediatric eye care. She also learned how to manage a wide variety of eye diseases and conditions.
Dr. Pinsky makes it a point to develop a relationship with her patients, treating each and every individual one as if they were her own family member. When she’s not dealing with clients at the office, you can catch her at home spending time with her husband and their four children. She also loves to read, so you might find her curled up on the couch reading a good book!
Dr. Karina Puleo, OD
Optometrist
A graduate of Rutgers University, Dr. Puleo earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the Optometry School at the State University of New York. Her goal in joining the optometric world was rather simple: she wanted to enjoy a profession where she could help people and work with children. As an optometrist at Bergen Optometry, she gets a chance to do precisely that!
Dr. Puleo enjoys several aspects of being at Bergen Optometry, but she has taken a particular interest in studying dry eye and ocular disease.
In her free time, Dr. Puleo enjoys spending time with her friends and family. You might even catch her speaking Russian, which she is fluent in!
Dr. Laila Abbas, OD
Optometrist
Dr. Laila Abbas is a graduate of New Jersey Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Biology and received her Doctorate from the State University of New York, College of Optometry. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies in an accelerated track and was recognized with honors throughout her schooling. Dr. Abbas received training during her internships in primary care, ocular disease, vision therapy, and pediatrics. She is passionate about patient care and enjoys helping her patients understand how amazingly complex and important our eyes are. She has been with Bergen Optometry since 2019.
She grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey. Her hobbies include hiking, reading, and travel.
Bergen Optometry
4.5 Stars - Based on 402 User Reviews
The office was very professional from the paperwork beforehand, reminder text and call, punctual start of my appointment, thorough but quick exam, and good explanations. They work well as a team. I will definitely go back to them.
Everyone is always so nice! I have been going there for a few years and they recently remodeled! Nice selection of designer eyewear and they take my insurance! And parking has always been easy here too!
TheMelsterMovement
7/21/2022
I’ve been coming to Bergen Optometry for years and I have to say I am very pleased with the renovations and improvements. Everyone is very professional, super kind, and thorough. I saw Dr. Karina Puleo and she was great. Edna was great as well and helped me pick out the perfect frames which I cannot wait to wear!
I’ve been going here since I was a kid, they’re always very patient and accommodating. I have very bad anxiety and they have always worked well with me. I would recommend them to anyone!
I have been going to Bergen Optometry for many years. The staff and doctors are great! During my previous visit my teenage son decided to give contacts a try. The staff was so patient with him and took their time (over an hour) to teach him how to use and care for his contacts. He was so happy!
My visit was very welcoming! Everyone was very kind and professional. It wasn’t a long wait at all and you don’t have to wait weeks for a follow up appointment.
I highly recommend Bergen Optometry. I go through for all of my eye care needs. The reception staff is friendly and welcoming. The wait is reasonable and not long. Dr. Abbas is the best! She takes her time hearing all of your concerns and makes sure you don’t leave before all your questions are answered!
The staff was very friendly & professional. They accepted our insurance and didn’t pressure us into over spending. The office was clean and the machines used for testing were state of the art. I would highly recommend them over the bait and switch and smooth talking salespeople in the mall franchises.
I’m extremely pleased with my experience at Bergen optometry. I’m a hard critic of emergency care places and the people employed by them. However Dr. Brody is someone you would refer to as a superhuman. She is super knowledgeable, friendly and made me feel at ease. I entered the facility in pain and left laughing. I would recommend this facility and doctor to anyone! You are in Great hands!
I have been a patient at Bergen Optometry for a number of years. I love my relationship with Dr Brody. Always pleasant, informative and caring. The staff is supportive.
This was my first visit to an eye doctor in 15 years and it was EXCELLENT. Office was clean and modern looking. Staff was very helpful and kind. They explained everything in detail and answered all of my questions thoroughly. Excellent experience.
Went in as a new patient for a check-up and saw Dr. Abbas -- she was great and I'd definitely recommend. It was easy to set up my appointment on the website as well as fill out the new patient forms online before coming in to speed up the check-in process.
I went there yesterday as my first time in a long time seeing an eye doctor in like 10 years, and I immediately felt welcomed. Each and every single one of the staff members were so friendly, it felt like I was in a utopia. I’m not usually one to write reviews however, this place deserved it And I highly recommend this location to anyone. Thank you again!
Dr Puleo was awesome. She is knowledgeable, thorough, friendly and patient. She showed me all of my advanced results in detail on the screen and explained what they mean. she made meaningful recommendations and ensured that my questions were answered before I left. I was seen promptly, and glasses service was easy and pleasant. Definitely recommend.
The staff and doctors are always very friendly. Dr. Pinsky took extra time and patience to explain my condition. I really appreciate the care from her and the staff!
Always extraordinary customer service! Every effort is made to be sure all is exemplary. Many thanks to the opticians (and the owners) for a reliable and very valuable service. Eyes are important!
Bergen Optometry is a great place for eye care. They are professional, polite, and on time. They walk you through step by step and answer any questions you may have.
I love Bergen Optometry. I have coming to them since I was a little girl. (Close to 20 yrs) Their team is always very nice and helpful. Making an appointment is always easy. Thank you to everyone om the office for your excellent service.
I had a wonderful experience and Bergen Optometry. There was zero wait time and the professionalism of the staff was top notch. The Dr was great. Eddie was phenomenal in assisting me with selecting new glasses. Overall, was a great experience. I’ve worn glasses since childhood and have never had such an easy breezy eye exam and glasses purchase.
I have been going to Bergen Optometry for several years. Always happy with their care, the staff and doctors are very knowledgeable and helpful. Dr. Brody-Sendroff is very caring and kind, excellent at her profession. I look forward to the annual appointments because it is like catching up with a friend:)
The folks at Bergen Optometry are great. It was my first visit with Dr. Pinsky, and she was friendly and knowledgeable. She brought up information I did not know about the eyes and what can be causing my discomfort. I would definitely go back for my routine check-up.
I see Dr Brody as my eye doctor, a lovely caring person she is very patient and a good listener to the eye problems I am experiencing. The staff is very helpful and accommodating, they make you feel as if you are the most important patient in the office. The wait time is minimal and I would recommend this practice.
The eye doctors and the staff are all very professional and nice. Very quick the process. I wasn't in there too long. They have a nice selection of eye wear. The office is clean and spacious.
As a new patient, I had a great experience and Bergen Optometry. The staff was kind, pleasant and prompt. I was taken within 15m of arrival. The doctor explained everything and was so sweet. Overall, I would absolutely recommend Bergen Optometry for all of your eye needs. Thanks again guys!
Visiting Bergen Optometry for the first time yesterday was one of the best doctor visits I have ever experienced. The staff was extremely pleasant and the online pre-registration process made things go quickly and efficiently when I arrived. Dr. Brody was warm, kind and remarkable in the way she explained everything to me, I did not feel rushed at all. I have already recommend this practice to several friends and family.
Excellent customer service overall. Staff shows they truly care about your health and concerns and goes above and beyond to help. Exam did not feel rushed like in other places. They take their time to answer questions and speak to you about your results.
I don't have enough words to say how pleasant my visit was. Dr Pinsky was super nice!! calm and explained patiently every single thing she did. Everything was on time and the rest of the team is super nice and friendly. I will gladly recommend this place to anyone who needs it.
My appointment with Dr. Pinsky was excellent! She is very knowledgeable, professional and answers all questions with wonderful patience! I highly recommend her!
I've been going there for the past 4yrs and they are prompt with there schedule time when you setup online. Doctors are great, and the lady that helped me with my frames had a good eye. All together it was a smooth and enjoyable experience
