Dr. Zachary Badanes earned his undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from SUNY Cortland, where he played baseball. Dr. Badanes then attended veterinary school at Cornell University and returned there for a residency in Ophthalmology, after completing his rotating internship at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Badanes enjoys a variety of surgeries, with a special interest in corneal disease and cataract surgery.

Outside of work, Dr. Badanes enjoys spending time hiking outdoors with his wife Sage and Great Dane, Pongo.