Sasha Hernandez, MD

Dr. Heinze earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, where he graduated with Distinction in Medical Education. His commendable work included developing and implementing programs to support students from various communities to pursue medical careers. He then went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at the University of Illinois Chicago – Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary (IEEI). During his residency he was selected to serve as chief resident and nominated by his peers to receive the departmental Resident Education Award. He further specialized with a two-year fellowship in oculoplastic surgery at IEEI, accredited by the prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. As a fellow, Dr. Heinze received the departmental Resident Education Award once again, along with the Fellow of the Year Award, in recognition of his continued dedication to resident and medical student education.Dr. Heinze is author and co-author of a number of journal articles and book chapters. His areas of clinical and research interest include utilization of artificial intelligence to streamline clinical processes, resident surgical education, and the development and implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts aimed at supporting learners of all levels to pursue careers in medicine and ophthalmology.

Dr. Aylin Unsal is originally from New Jersey with roots in Istanbul, Turkey. She attended Georgetown University where she studied Biology of Global Health with a research focus. She then worked at the National Institutes of Health performing clinical research regarding effects of long-term HIV infection in perinatally-infected patients. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School with international clinical experiences in Guatemala and Turkey. She then completed residency training at Rutgers Health/Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Program. During residency Dr. Unsal continued clinical research focusing on family planning in those with medical co-morbidities and continues to have an interest in the care of these patients.

Dr. Esther Yoo received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University where she studied Chemistry and Music. After working in the pharmaceutical industry as a medicinal chemist, she earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Yoo then completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and thereafter joined Weill Cornell Medicine. Her medical journey has been marked by community service and research projects and cases that have been presented at national conferences. Dr. Yoo has particular interests in preventative medicine, chronic disease management, and clinical quality improvement.