Diplomate, American Board of Optometry
Dr. Joseph Madrak is a Board-Certified optometrist with over 20 years of clinical experience in comprehensive eye care, ocular disease treatment and management, specialty contact lenses, and surgical co-management. Dr. Madrak has provided personalized, high-quality care at Riverside Eye Care in the heart of Shelton, CT for the past 10 years since taking over the long established practice from Dr. Howard Cohen.
Dr. Madrak has a special interest in Scleral Lenses and specialty contact lenses for patients with eye conditions like keratoconus, high astigmatism, corneal scarring, corneal transplants, dry eye syndrome and other irregularities.
Dr. Madrak completed his residency in Ocular Disease and Low Vision at the Veterans Affairs Hospitals in New Jersey. He earned his Doctor of Optometry on the Dean's List from SUNY College of Optometry. Undergraduate was at University at Albany with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Cum Laude. At Albany Dr. Madrak played NCAA Div. I Football and conducted neurobiology research.
Throughout his career, Dr. Madrak has held leadership roles in both primary care and surgical eye care practices, including serving as Clinic Director at LCA Vision, a national LASIK center. And clinical positions at Eye Disease Consultants affiliated with Hartford Hospital. He's also been involved in clinical instruction as an adjunct faculty member and preceptor for Pennsylvania College of Optometry students.
He remains active in professional organizations, including the American Optometric Association and the Connecticut Association of Optometrists, where he currently chairs the Scholarship Committee and served on the Board of Directors.
His dedication to service extends beyond the clinic, having volunteered with the Special Olympics' Opening Eyes program and co-founded the University at Albany Volunteers Club.
While at Albany, Dr. Madrak played Football for the Great Danes and was awarded Academic All-American. His team won their Conference Championship two years in a row. Dr. Madrak continues to bring the same discipline and dedication to his professional life.
Outside the office, Dr. Madrak enjoys skiing, coaching his children's sports teams, cooking, and spending time with his wife and children.
Awards & Recognition:
• PEARL Award for Professional Excellence – LCA Vision
• Oak Leaf Award for Clinical Excellence – VA NJ Health Care System
• Morton L. Kimmelman Leadership Award – SUNY Optometry
• Academic All-American – NCAA Football University at Albany