About Us

About Us

Meet Our Experienced Eye Doctors & Staff
Serving Grand Island, Orchard Park, West Seneca, Niagara Falls, Lockport, NY & Beyond

A.K. Gulati, MD 

Board certified ophthalmologist A.K. Gulati, MD joined the Buffalo Eye Center in 1991. After buying the practice in 1998, he built a new facility encompassing medical and surgical eye care, routine eye exams, and fashionable eyewear under one roof.


Dr. Gulati graduated summa cum laude from the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he also completed his medical school training and ophthalmology residency. He is a member of the New York State Ophthalmology Society, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Erie County Medical Society.


Dr. Gulati is part of the staff at Kaleida Health Systems and is Chief of Ophthalmology at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. He performs surgery at the Ambulatory Surgery Center of Western New York.

A.K. Gulati, MD - Ophthalmologist

Francesco Barbarossa, OD

Dr. Barbarossa is a licensed optometrist providing eye care for the whole family, from routine eye exams and contact lenses to management of ocular diseases and pre- and post-operative care.

Dr. Barbarossa is a graduate of Canisius College and completed his optometry training at New England College of Optometry.

He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the New York State Optometric Association. He also serves on the board of the Western New York Society of Optometry.
Francesco Barbarossa, OD - Optometrist

Maria Galla,
Office Manager

Maria Galla - Office Manager

Tracey Pici, Surgical Coordinator

Tracey Pici - Surgical Coordinator

Front Desk Staff
Tracey, Cathy, Leslie, Barb

Front Desk Staff: Tracey, Cathy, Leslie & Barb

Contact Our Ophthalmologist Office Today

Our ophthalmologist office has years of experience in providing innovative eye care to residents across Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Amherst, Buffalo, Kenmore, Lancaster, North Tonawanda, Williamsville, Grand Island, Orchard Park, West Seneca, Niagara Falls, Lockport, NY and the surrounding communities. No matter your eye struggles, we have all the proper knowledge and tools to diagnose the issue and develop a comprehensive treatment plan. If you’re looking to correct your vision, our LASIK eye surgeon is here to help. Contact our ophthalmologist office or fill out the form below to learn more about our services. We look forward to providing the quality eye care solutions that you deserve!

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