Medical Expertise

Medical and Surgical Diseases of the Retina, Vitreous and Macula.

Hospital Affiliation

University Hospital, Newark
Hackensack University Medical Center
Clara Maass Medical Center

INSURANCE PARTICIPATION

Insurance Participation: with Provider Number (where applicable)
The information below is subject to change and should not be relied upon until after it is verified with the insurance company. In addition, psychiatric providers should be contacted directly for information on their participation with managed care and insurance companies.

AmeriGroup

America's Choice Provider Network (ACPN)

Amerivantage Dual Coordination

Clover Health Plans

Devon Health Services/ULLICO

Horizon NJ Health

Horizon NJ Total Care(HNJH)

Medicaid

Medicare

MultiPlan

Prime Health Services, Inc.

Three Rivers Provider Network

United Healthcare Community Plan (formerly AmeriChoice of NJ, Inc.)

WellCare Health Plans

Overview

Marco A. Zarbin, MD, PhD, FACS has served as the Chair of the Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at Rutgers- New Jersey Medical School for over 25 years. Dr. Zarbin's extensive educational background includes an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire and a his MD, PhD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Maryland. Dr. Zarbin is considered an expert in his field, specializing in vitreoretinal surgery and research. In addition to his duties and responsibilities as Chair, Dr. Zarbin also takes call 24/7 for ophthalmic truama services at University Hospital in Newark, NJ and the VA Hospital in East Orange, NJ. Dr. Zarbin is considered an leading expert in his field globally, having refereed over 100 peer-reviewed publications and published nearly 120 books and chapters. As an expert and scholar he is often invited to hold lectures both nationally and abroad. Dr. Zarbin has secured extensive funding for the IOVS through grants and endowments. He has been included in the NJ Top Doctor's magizine for 5 consecutive years, earned the Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) and recognized in the Retina Times in July 2019 and is set to be awarded the LuEsther Mertz Retinal Research Lectureship Award in April of 2020. Dr. Zarbin continues to educate and lead by example to his faculty, students, and staff.

Education

MD, 1984, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
PHD, 1984, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
BA, 1978, Dartmouth College

Licensure & Certification

Medical Licensure
New Jersey

Relevant Publications

Zarbin MA, Issa R, Xia T, Bhagat N. Silicone Oil Removal: post-operative complications. Eye. In press, Aug 12, 2019.

Zarbin MA, Xia T, Bhagat N. Retained Perfluoron Bubble after Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment Secondary to Penetrating Open Globe Injury. Acta Scientific Ophthalmology. June 2019.

Zarbin MA, Kalbag N, Xia T, Parikh H, Bhagat N. Visual outcomes of diabetic traction retinal detachments repaired with silicone oil tamponade. EC Ophthalmology. 10.5(2019):411-418

Zarbin MA, Budoff G, Xia T, Bhagat N. Idiopathic Retinal Vasculitis, Aneurysm, and Neuroretinitis: A Case of Extensive Macular Edema. Acta Scientific Ophthalmology. 2019;2 (1):23-26

Zarbin MA, Singh MS, Casaroli-Marano RP. Cell-Based Therapy for Degenerative Retinal Diseases. DOI 10.1007/978-3-030-05222-5. Humana Press, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2019

Zarbin MA, Bhagat N, Soni NG, Bauza AM, Son JH, Langer PD. Tratamiento quirurgico de los ojos con no percepcion luminosa posttrauma con globo abierto. TRAUMATOLOGIA OCULAR. 94 Ponencia Oficial de la Sociedad Espa?ola de Oftalmologia. 109-116 Eds: Garcia Arumi J, Fernandez-Vega Sanz. ISBN: 978-84-89085-68-8. INDUSTRIA GRAFICA MAE, S.L. 2018

Zarbin MA, Bhagat N. Drainage of Choroidal Detachments. (Chapter 54) In: Basic Techniques in Ophthalmic Surgery, Volume II: Atlas of Surgical Procedures. 3rd Edition. Hausheer JR, editor. San Francisco, California, American Academy of Ophthalmology Publications; 2019. Pages 367-370.

Zarbin MA, Bhagat. N Pars Plana Lensectomy. (Chapter 52) In: Basic Techniques in Ophthalmic Surgery, Volume II: Atlas of Surgical Procedures. 3rd Edition. Hausheer JR, editor. San Francisco, California, American Academy of Ophthalmology Publications; 2019. Pages 355-360.

Zarbin MA, Bhagat N. Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Specialized Techniques. (Chapter 51) In: Basic Techniques in Ophthalmic Surgery, Volume II: Atlas of Surgical Procedures. 3rd Edition. Hausheer JR, editor. San Francisco, California, American Academy of Ophthalmology Publications; 2019. Pages 337-354.

Zarbin MA, Bhagat N. Repair of Retinal Detachment with a Scleral Buckle. (Chapter 50) In: Basic Techniques in Ophthalmic Surgery, Volume II: Atlas of Surgical Procedures. 3rd Edition. Langer PD, Dunn JP, editors. Hausheer JR, editor. San Francisco, California, American Academy of Ophthalmology Publications; 2019. Pages 329-336.

Retinal cell transplantation; growth factors