BronxCare Health System

2026-2027 Optometry Residents

Russell Chin, O.D.

Russell Chin, O.D.

Ocular Disease/Primary Care Optometry Resident

Dr. Chin was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He then earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry. During his time at SUNY, Dr. Chin trained under Dr. Anupam Laul in the Glaucoma Microcredential Program. He received the Dr. William M. Eisenberg Memorial Award for Excellence in Ocular Disease. Dr. Chin also completed his clinical training at SUNY Optometry’s Advanced Care Clinic, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, NYU Langone Faculty Practice, and SUNY Optometry University Eye Center. In his free time, Dr. Chin enjoys spending time with his two cats, exploring the New York Botanical Garden, and traveling. 

Isabella He, O.D.

Isabella He, O.D.

Ocular Disease/Primary Care Optometry Resident

Dr. He was born and raised in Queens, New York. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Stony Brook University and earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry. During her time in optometry school, she gained valuable clinical experience at Stony Brook Ophthalmology on Long Island and at the Oculist on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Dr. He also completed her clinical training at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue; NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, East New York; the NYU Faculty Group Practice; and the SUNY College of Optometry University Eye Center. In her free time, she enjoys discovering new restaurants, running, and traveling.

Maylynn Lee, O.D.

Maylynn Lee, O.D.

Ocular Disease/Primary Care Optometry Resident

Dr. Lee was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Cell Biology with a minor in Psychology from the University of California, Davis. She then earned a Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry. Dr. Lee also completed her clinical training at the SUNY University Eye Center, Ezra Medical Center, Downtown EyeCare, and NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue. In her free time, she enjoys reading, taking Pilates classes, and trying new restaurants.

Lara Kerwin, O.D.

Lara Kerwin, O.D.

Pediatric Optometry/Ocular Disease Optometry Resident

Dr. Kerwin was born and raised in San Jose, California. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics with a focus in Optics from the University of California, Davis. She then earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Western University of Health Sciences. While at Western University, Dr. Kerwin served as President of the Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society and received awards for maintaining the highest academic grades within her cohort and for her research. In her free time, she helped tutor her classmates and participated in optometry outreach programs, including Special Olympics Southern California. Her clinical training was also completed at Buena Vista Eye Care, Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Bishop Indian Health Services, and the Fresno VA. Within optometry, Dr. Kerwin has an interest in myopia management, inherited retinal diseases, and learning-related vision problems. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, writing, baking, and spending time with her cat.