Robert Brass, M.D.
Dr. Robert Brass is a fellowship trained cornea and refractive specialist. He was certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1996, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Brass has been providing ophthalmology care in the Capital District since 1997. He was medical director and surgeon for a Lasik (refractive) facility prior to opening his private practice in Latham.
Dr. Brass earned a Bachelor of Science degree with Distinction from Clarkson University in Chemical Engineering and Technical Communications in 1984. After working in the engineering field for two years, Dr. Brass decided to pursue his interests in becoming a physician. He began his medical training at the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1986, and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1990. He did his internship at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI. He returned to New York State for his ophthalmology residency at New York Medical College. He was honored by his fellow residents and attending physicians by being elected to be the chief resident in his final year. After completing his residency in ophthalmology he elected to pursue a fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Keratorefractive Surgery at the University of Wisconsin. During his fellowship Dr. Brass was involved in clinical trials being done in the United States involving refractive surgery. In addition, multiple chapters of his research have been published regarding his work involving preoperative evaluations for keratoplasty (cornea transplants).
Dr. Brass is an Associate Clinical Professor at Albany Medical College in Albany, NY. He trains Ophthalmology residents at the Albany Stratton Veteran’s Administration Medical Center Hospital in clinical diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, as well as eye surgery. In addition, third year family practice residents affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital rotate through his office for first hand education in the treatment of eye diseases. Dr. Brass is committed to educating his patients so that they can understand their unique eye condition, and have the best possible visual outcomes.
Dr. Brass is the lead physician and surgeon at the Brass Eye Center in Latham NY. His medical practice is located in the Capital Region Health Park building. An optical dispensary is on the premises to better serve his patients with their eyeglass and optical needs.
Martin O'Malley, M.D.
Dr. O’Malley earned his undergraduate degree in the Biological Basis of Behavior in 2001 from the University of Pennsylvania. He began medical school at Albany Medical College in 2001, and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 2005. While attending Albany Medical College he was elected to the Medical College Admissions Committee, and in 2005 received the Dr. Robert Reinecke prize for research in ophthalmology. He completed his medical internship in the Department of Medicine at Albany Medical Center in 2006. He completed his ophthalmology training with the Department of Ophthalmology at Albany Medical Center in 2009.
Dr. O’Malley was honored by his fellow residents and attending physicians by being elected chief resident in his final year of Ophthalmology residency training. Dr. Brass was one of Dr. O’Malley’s attending physicians and mentors during his residency at Albany Medical Center Hospital and the Stratton Veteran’s Administration Hospital. Dr. Brass was impressed with Dr. O’Malley’s excellent surgical ability, clinical knowledge, and ability to communicate with patients. We are pleased that Dr. O’Malley will be joining our team of doctors.
Dr. O’Malley lives in the Capital District with his wife and young daughter. He is a member in good standing of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, New York State Ophthalmology Society, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Brass is excited to have such a bright, talented physician join Brass Eye Center. Dr. O’Malley will provide general ophthalmology services including cataract surgery to our patients. Dr. O’Malley participates with most insurance companies.
Sunah Alexander, O.D.
Sunah Alexander, O.D. is an Optometrist licensed in the State of New York. Dr. Alexander graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Biological Science in 1993. She went on to study at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Science and a Doctor of Optometry in 1997. Dr. Alexander earned clinical honors during her pediatric rotation while at Pennsylvania College of Optometry. In addition, Dr. Alexander completed the requirements for and certification in Therapeutic Management of Ocular Disease. Dr. Alexander joined the Brass Eye Center in 2004. At the Brass Eye Center, Dr. Alexander performs routine eye exams, co-manages eye conditions and eye diseases with Dr. Brass and fits patients for soft and rigid contact lenses. Prior to joining Brass Eye Center, Dr. Alexander was the associate optometrist for Lens Crafters earning The Best of Best award on three separate occasions.
