Referring a patient is easy. Retina Associates of Western NY strives to take the stress out of this process. Therefore, whatever method of referral that is most convenient for you, we can accommodate. You can call us directly at 585-442-3411, or you can download a PDF referral form which can be emailed to reception@retinaassociatesofwny.com or faxed to 585-442-9550. Download the PDF referral form here: RAWNY Referral Form

RAWNY is an emergency practice. Therefore, there are often same-day appointments available, should your patient require. The items we will require of you:

  • Basic demographics (including insurance)
  • Diagnosis/Signs & Symptoms
  • Medical Records (CCD File if possible or Fax)
  • When you would like the patient to be seen

To assist in making your patient’s care with us a smooth transition, we have informational brochures, new patient packets, and business cards available to you. If you are interested in receiving any of these items please email mwhelehan@retinaassociatesofwny.com and we will happily mail them to your office. You may also download our tri-fold patient welcome brochure here: Trifold RAWNY Welcome Brochure 2024

RAWNY named Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research (DRCR) Retina Network’s 2024 Site of the Year

RAWNY has been recognized as the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research (DRCR) Retina Network’s Site of the Year in 2024! The DRCR network, in collaboration with the National Eye Institute (NEI), conducts high quality, collaborative clinical research studies that have revolutionized the treatment approach and quality of life for people with retinal diseases. This huge honor was made possible by the tireless effort and dedication put forth by our amazing clinical research department and support staff, who enrolled over 30 patients in multiple DRCR protocols in 2024. A special thank you goes out to Site Principal Investigator Dr. Edward Hall, Protocol Principal Investigator Dr. Matthew Witmer, Clinical Research Coordinators Mary Jo Doran COA and Trista Buscemi, VA examiners Nick Ghyzel and Mindy Burgess, and ophthalmic photographers Karissa Kuhl, Owen Maloy and Kelly Schmelzer. We would also like to thank the physicians who examine and treat our DRCR study patients every day, as well as the rest of the team at RAWNY for their support. The practice was recognized at the National DRCR meeting in January. Congratulations to the RAWNY research team on this incredible achievement!

Brighton Surgery Center Named One of “America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2022”

RAWNY’s surgical center has been awarded “America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers 2022” based on results of an independent analysis from Newsweek and Statista. The Brighton Surgery Center is the ONLY Ambulatory Surgical Center in Western New York to be awarded “America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Center”. Our patients and family members ranked our services the highest in the following areas:

  • Management in times of the COVID-19 crisis (e.g. safety of residents, hygiene measures)
  • Management of waiting time (e.g. appointments)
  • Quality of surgery preparations (e.g. consultation with doctor, information)
  • Quality of follow-up care (e.g. physical therapies)

Read more about this award at https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/brighton-surgery-center-ranked-among-best-in-us-third-in-new-york-state/?utm_source=wroc_app&utm_medium=social&utm_content=share-link

Horseheads office now open and scheduling appointments! We are pleased to announce the opening of our new office location in the Chambers Road plaza in Horseheads, NY. Now accepting new patients and scheduling appointments with all of our providers.

Now seeing patients at our Batavia location! RAWNY is pleased to offer a new office location to better serve our patients where they live. We have leased space in the RRH/Reed Eye Associates building and are now seeing patients. Referrals to this location will be handled with the same quality and consideration as you have come to trust from our Brighton location.

Clinical Trials

If you are interested in referring a patient for participation in a clinical trial, please contact one of our study coordinators:

Mary Jo Doran, COA
Phone: 585-450-2082
Email: mdoran@retinaassociatesofwny.com

Trista Buschemi
Phone: 585-450-2081
Email: tbuscemi@retinaassociatesofwny.com