Jessica Simon, OD, FAAO

Dr. Nikita J Patel, OD, received her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Psychology at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Patel then earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Ohio State University College of Optometry in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Patel received specialty training in myopia control contact lenses. Dr. Patel has experience in comprehensive eye care, managing glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, retinal vascular diseases, dry-eye, and red eyes. Dr. Patel is a member of the American Academy of Orthkokeratology & Myopia Control, American Optometric Assocation, and Ohio Optometric Association. Dr. Patel ‘s personal time is spent in a variety of pursuits including spending time with her husband and her son, cooking, baking, yoga, and traveling.

Dr. Jerry Sude, OD, is a therapeutically-licensed optometrist in Tallmadge, OH, at Novus Clinic. He was a member of the prestigious American Society of Eyecare Specialists. This group was comprised of the twelve most influential Optometrists in the U.S. Dr. Sude was co-founder of OD Excellence, one of the largest eye care alliances of eye doctors in the country. Additionally, Dr. Sude was co-founder of Charity Fundraisers, Inc. This organization made annual donations to chronically ill children at Akron Children’s Hospital.

Novus Clinic is a premier vision and skin care center and one of the first vision centers in Ohio to have both ophthalmology and optometry services under one roof. We offer eye exams, pediatric eye care, LASIK, advanced cataract and eye surgeries, BOTOX®, Juvederm, facial rejuvenation, full and partial facelifts, wrinkle and acne treatments, and more. Our Tallmadge office has been serving Summit, Portage, and Stark counties since 1992.