Dr. Allison Gunzburg is a board certified comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in cornea and refractive surgery. Dr. Gunzburg attended the University of Illinois where she majored in Accountancy. After being licensed as a Certified Public Accountant, she worked in public accounting before returning to medical school to pursue a lifelong interest in medicine.

Dr. Gunzburg attended Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago where she was attracted to the field of ophthalmology because of the detail and precision of ophthalmic surgery. After graduating from medical school, she completed a medical internship at Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago. She completed her residency program in ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery at the University of Chicago where she received the Excellence in Patient Care Award.

Dr. Gunzburg moved to St. Louis to train in Cornea and Refractive Surgery with one of the top cornea specialists in the Midwest. She received extensive experience in cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery. After finishing her fellowship training, Dr. Gunzburg practiced ophthalmology in St. Louis and Southern Illinois where she was listed in St. Louis Magazine’s 2007 Top Doctor Issue.

Special Interests

Dr. Gunzburg has a special interest in dry eye disease. She believes in educating patients on the many causes of dry eye in order to better understand the different modalities of treatment. She approaches this potentially frustrating condition with a great deal of patience and understanding.

Personal Background

Originally from Chicago, Dr. Gunzburg recently relocated to New Jersey with her husband and daughter. Her husband is a pilot for Continental Airlines based in Newark. Her hobbies include yoga, bicycling, travel, and reading. She is enjoying exploring the northeast with her family as well as discovering the numerous activities for children in the New Jersey area.