Dr. Steven Skula completed his undergraduate studies at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology with a minor in Economics. Dr. Skula then furthered his education through the Rutgers Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences earning a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences.
Dr. Skula earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. While in medical school he received numerous scholarships and academic awards, including induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honors society. Dr Skula continued his training at his alma mater and completed his Ophthalmology residency through the Institute of Ophthalmic and Visual Sciences at Rutgers University. It was here that he was exposed to a broad array of clinical and surgical pathology, and learned under some of the leading subspecialty experts in the country. After residency, Dr. Skula completed a 1 year clinical and surgical glaucoma fellowship at the renowned Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Skula specializes in cataract surgery, including laser assisted cataract surgery, and utilizes multiple type of intraocular lenses to fit a patient’s refractive goals. Being a fellowship trained glaucoma specialist, Dr. Skula also specializes in office-based laser procedures such as selective laser trabeculoplasty, laser iridotomy, and YAG Capsulotomy, Minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries, and even traditional glaucoma surgeries such as glaucoma drainage implants. Dr. Skula prides himself for his patient-first philosophy in his care and takes the time necessary to listen to all concerns, answer questions, ease anxiety, and build personalized treatment plans.
Having grown up in Northern New Jersey, Dr. Skula is honored to serve his home community. He currently resides with his fiancé, Britteny. Outside of the office, he enjoys weightlifting, running 5Ks, creating Youtube content with his fiancé, traveling and exploring local restaurants to try new foods.
