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Brenda Pagan-Duran, MD

Ophthalmologist

Comprehensive ophthalmologist

Children's eye exams

Dry eye

Glaucoma management

Dr. Brenda Pagan-Duran is a Harvard-educated ophthalmologist with a strong background in academic and clinical leadership. She provides expert, family-centered eye care to patients of all ages at Westwood Ophthalmology Associates, combining extensive experience with a commitment to compassionate, comprehensive vision care.

Residency

UMDNJ–New Jersey Medical School

Medical School

University of Puerto Rico Medical School

Undergraduate

Harvard University

Professional Excellence

Dr. Brenda Pagan-Duran joined Westwood Ophthalmology Associates in 2007. A passionate clinician, she has extensive experience in including serving as the Chief of Ophthalmology at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in East Orange, New Jersey. Dr. Pagan-Duran provides comprehensive eye care for the entire family. She lives in the Pascack Valley with her husband and three children and enjoys traveling in her spare time.

Dr. Pagan-Duran

The trust my patients place in me is a responsibility I take very seriously. From our first meeting, my focus is on earning that trust by providing honest guidance and the highest standard of care.

Brenda Pagan-Duran, MD

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Recognition By Peers and Patients

2020 Secretariat Award

Presented by the American Academy of Ophthalmology

NJ Academy of Ophthalmologists

Past President (2012) & Board of Governors

Passionate Educator & Leader

Dr. Brenda Pagan-Duran is a passionate advocate for advancing eye care education, dedicating her time to informing patients, fellow physicians, and the public. Her commitment to education is evident from her many roles in clinical education including Assistant Professor at UMDNJ and numerous leadership positions with the New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmologists, including serving as the organization's president. On a national level with the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), she serves as a key member of the Patient Education Committee, helping to develop the crucial health resources that patients across the country rely on. In recognition of this extensive work, the AAO honored her with the prestigious 2020 Secretariat Award for her exceptional dedication to ophthalmic education. Her active involvement in the field's leading organizations, including the AAO and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), ensures she remains at the forefront of the latest surgical techniques and patient care standards, meaning she brings the most current and comprehensive approach to every patient at Westwood Ophthalmology.

Dedication To Advancing Eye Care

Dr. Pagan-Duran's dedication to advancing eye care is demonstrated by her active membership in the field's leading organizations. Her involvement in groups like the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) ensures she remains at the forefront of the latest surgical techniques and patient care standards. This commitment to professional excellence means she brings the most current and comprehensive approach to every patient at Westwood Ophthalmology.

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