NOTES ON PEOPLE (07/16/00)

NOTES ON PEOPLE

Two Ukrainian MDs at Laser Vision Institute

RIVERDALE, N.J. - Dr. Theo Kulyk and Dr. Severin Palydowycz are attending surgeons at the Laser Vision Institute, an organization established to satisfy the growing need for laser vision correction, located in Riverdale, N.J.

The faculty is dedicated to an advanced form of laser vision correction called Lasik. The Laser Institute contains the most sophisticated surgical and diagnostic equipment in order to achieve the best possible vision results. The board-certified ophthalmologists have over 25 years of combined surgical experience in cataracts, glaucoma and refractive procedures.

Dr. Kulyk received his B.S. degree from Seton Hall University in 1968 and was inducted into the Cross and Crescent Honor Society. He attended New Jersey Medical School in Newark, N.J., where he received his M.D. degree in 1976. Dr. Theo Kulyk remained in Newark to complete his internship at College Hospital in 1977. He completed his residency at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center in 1977-1980.

He moved to Florida where he became assistant clinical professor of ophthalmology at University of South Florida Medical School and established a private practice. He has performed over 100 corneal transplants and thousands of laser procedures.

As technology advanced Dr. Kulyk participated in mastering new surgical techniques and sharing them with his student doctors. In 1996 Dr. Kulyk became certified by VISX to do laser vision correction. After performing multiple Lasik procedures and witnessing the dramatic results, he decided to dedicate his work to performing Lasik.

Dr. Kulyk is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has published peer reviewed articles in Investigative Ophthalmology and Experimental Eye Research. Dr. Kulyk is also an accomplished pianist, which helps maintain his dexterity.

Dr. Palydowycz graduated with honors from Brown University in 1985. He attended New Jersey Medical School in Newark, N.J., where he received his M.D. degree in 1989. Dr. Palydowycz completed his internship with distinction at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, N.J., in 1990. He then attended New Jersey Medical School hospitals in 1990-1993, completing his residency in ophthalmology.

Dr. Palydowycz established Tri-State Eye, a successful private practice of ophthalmology. Dr. Palydowycz is chief ophthalmologist for Tri-State Eye and its three offices serving Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.

Dr. Palydowycz has performed over 5,000 traditional ophthalmic operations and well over 1,000 laser procedures. He began performing refractive surgery in 1995 and became Lasik certified in 1999.

Dr. Palydowycz is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He has trained other ophthalmic surgeons and has lectured at meetings of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has also published peer-reviewed articles on advanced surgical techniques.

The Laser Vision Institute is located on 51 Route 23 South in Riverdale, N.J., 2/10 of a mile south of the 287 intersection; telephone, (973) 616-7337.

Dr. Kulyk is a member of Ukrainian National Association Branch 377, while Dr. Palydowycz belongs to Branch 234.

Named to Society of Collegiate Scholars

WASHINGTON - Andrew P. Bakaj of Stamford, Conn., has accepted membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and will be honored during a campus ceremony this fall at The George Washington University. Mr. Bakaj is an international affairs major concentrating in international politics; conflict and security at The George Washington University.

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is a highly selective, national, non-profit honors organization. Founded in 1994, NSCS recognizes first- and second-year undergraduate students who excel academically. The society was established on the principle that with scholarship comes a responsibility to develop leadership and a duty to perform service.

"NSCS provides the opportunity for students, like Andrew, to be recognized for their outstanding academic accomplishments early in their college experience," said Steve Loflin, NSCS Executive Director. "Andrew will also have the opportunity to join other high achieving college students in developing leadership skills and a sense of civic responsibility."

Mr. Bakaj campaigned for Bill Bradley for president and is currently interning for U.S. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan. He is a member of the College Democrats of America, belongs to the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society and has been awarded recognition from the National Dean's List.

Mr. Bakaj is a member of Ukrainian National Association Branch 350.

Notes on people is a feature geared toward reporting on the achievements of members of the Ukrainian National Association. All submissions should be concise due to space limitations and must include the person's UNA branch number. Items will be published as soon as possible after their receipt, when space permits.

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