Our Team

Apoorva Jinka-Patel, OD, FAAO graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She then earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from State University of New York College of Optometry. Dr. Jinka completed her residency in Primary Eye Care and Ocular Disease at the VA NY Harbor Health Care System in Brooklyn, NY. She has previously also served as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor for SUNY College of Optometry, precepting optometry students in private practice and hospital settings.

Dr. Jinka’s professional areas of interests include dry eye disease, glaucoma, and ocular pathology. She has presented posters at academy meetings, participated in Grand Rounds lectures, and delivered a COPE (The Council on Optometric Practitioner Education)-approved lecture to her colleagues. Dr. Jinka is currently a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, which is an earned distinction for those who have met the highest standards of professional competence, and who are dedicated to lifelong learning in the field of eye care.

Dr. Jinka’s compassion goes beyond the exam room. She has participated in national and international medical mission trips in Manhattan, NY, Chiapas, Mexico and Pananomé, Panama, and is looking forward to many more missions in the future.

When not seeing patients, Dr. Jinka enjoys photography, cooking, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

She currently provides primary and medical eyecare at Lawrenceville Eye Care, and is excited to initiate a speciality dry eye practice within it!

Dr. Arth Patel is a board-certified family medicine physician who serves as the Medical Director of the Dry Eye Room. In this role, Dr. Patel oversees the clinical protocols, equipment, and medications used, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained. His expertise ensures that the Dry Eye Room operates with cutting-edge technology and treatments, delivering effective solutions for dry eye conditions.


Dr. Patel brings his passion for high-quality holistic care to the practice, ensuring that each aspect of patient management is approached with a comprehensive and patient-centered mindset. He earned his medical degree from CUNY Medical School/New York Medical College and completed his residency in family medicine at the University of Connecticut. With a focus on improving the quality of care through evidence-based practices, Dr. Patel is dedicated to maintaining the Dry Eye Room at the forefront of innovation in dry eye management.