Joyce
Varkey, DO
Ophthalmologist
- Cataract Surgery
- Age Related Conditions
- General Ophthalmology
- Oculoplastic Surgery
Dr. Joyce Varkey is a board-certified ophthalmologist with over 14 years of diverse clinical and surgical experience. Her specialties include cataract surgery, eyelid procedures, and the management of glaucoma and retina conditions, allowing her to provide comprehensive treatment for a wide range of eye health needs.
Dr. Varkey is also fluent in Malayalam and Spanish, making her an accessible and trusted provider for our diverse patient community.
Professional Excellence
WITH Dedication to Education
Dr. Varkey's career is defined by a deep commitment to professional excellence and patient care. This dedication is underscored by her board certification in Ophthalmology and more than 14 years of hands-on experience across a range of complex surgical and medical areas. As an active member of both the American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, she remains engaged with the latest advancements in her field. Her affiliation with St. Joseph’s University Medical Center solidifies her role as a trusted and integral part of the North Jersey medical community.
Residency
Oklahoma State University
INTERNSHIP
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
medical school
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
undergraduate
University of Texas at Dallas
A Passion
for Service
A Life Devoted to Care
Dr. Varkey’s approach to patient care is deeply rooted in a personal mission of service and a passion for connecting with people from all walks of life. This dedication is evident in her mission work serving communities in need and her enthusiasm for learning new languages and cultures, including her fluency in Malayalam and Spanish. She believes that understanding a patient's background is key to providing truly compassionate care. Her commitment to professional excellence is also reflected in her active memberships with the American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Outside of her medical practice, she enjoys free time with family and friends, as well as doing mission work and serving the poor. She enjoys cultural dance and has performed for cultural and church events.
Whether I’m on a mission trip or seeing patients in our North Jersey Ophthalmology practice, my philosophy remains the same: every person deserves access to excellent, compassionate eye care. The need for clear vision is a universal human experience. It’s a privilege to use my skills to serve others, and I bring that same sense of purpose and dedication to every single patient I treat.
English
Spanish
Malayalam
Welcoming Patients In:
Paterson N.J
Dr. Joyce Varkey is so nice and compassionate and she explains thoroughly all my questions and attends me the best. Thank you Joyce. Have a blessed day.
Professional staff, knowledgeable and polite. Dr. Varkey is an exceptional physician! Quality eye exam, very efficient! Detail oriented. Minimal wait time. If there is a wait time, they are worth waiting for!
Dr. Joyce Varkey is outstanding! I totally trust her expertise. She is kind and thorough.
After visiting several eye doctors in other locations, Dr. Varkey took the time to hear me out, and come up with a plan. She was extremely detailed, and patient. I highly recommend Dr. Varkey, and her team.
Dr. Joyce Varkey is extraordinary. Don't mess around going to just anyone for your eye care because it truly does require a true expert to rightly assess all the complexities of your eye health and of course any vision correction you may require. Dr. Varkey will address. Vision is precious and worth the effort to preserve and protect.
Dr. Leifer and Dr. Varkey are very knowledgeable and are very helpful respectfully. The staff are also very helpful and super nice.
Very quick response, very quick check-in, good front-desk service. Inside staff very nice especially Danny who took care of me very well. Dr. Varkey is very humble, knowledgeable and nice. Got good advice and guidance. This is the place where you can get a perfect solution for your eye problems.
Excellent, thorough care! Delightful staff. Nava was patient while I read the eye charts. I have an eye condition that makes it difficult. She was empathetic, knowledgeable and kind.
I am very grateful to Dr. Joyce Varkey. She performed cataract surgery on me beautifully and with a lot of love for her neighbor. It's clear she loves her profession.
Dr. Joyce Varkey is so nice and compassionate and she explains thoroughly all my questions and attends me the best. Thank you Joyce. Have a blessed day.
Professional staff, knowledgeable and polite. Dr. Varkey is an exceptional physician! Quality eye exam, very efficient! Detail oriented. Minimal wait time. If there is a wait time, they are worth waiting for!
Dr. Joyce Varkey is outstanding! I totally trust her expertise. She is kind and thorough.
After visiting several eye doctors in other locations, Dr. Varkey took the time to hear me out, and come up with a plan. She was extremely detailed, and patient. I highly recommend Dr. Varkey, and her team.
Dr. Joyce Varkey is extraordinary. Don't mess around going to just anyone for your eye care because it truly does require a true expert to rightly assess all the complexities of your eye health and of course any vision correction you may require. Dr. Varkey will address. Vision is precious and worth the effort to preserve and protect.
Dr. Leifer and Dr. Varkey are very knowledgeable and are very helpful respectfully. The staff are also very helpful and super nice.
Very quick response, very quick check-in, good front-desk service. Inside staff very nice especially Danny who took care of me very well. Dr. Varkey is very humble, knowledgeable and nice. Got good advice and guidance. This is the place where you can get a perfect solution for your eye problems.
Excellent, thorough care! Delightful staff. Nava was patient while I read the eye charts. I have an eye condition that makes it difficult. She was empathetic, knowledgeable and kind.
I am very grateful to Dr. Joyce Varkey. She performed cataract surgery on me beautifully and with a lot of love for her neighbor. It's clear she loves her profession.
