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Tanya Fooks

Tanya Fooks, MD

GlaucomaComprehensive Ophthalmology

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Highlights

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian

Gender

Female

About

VMG Provider

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Bio

What are some of the specific conditions you treat?

  • Comprehensive eye exams for adults
  • Age-related cataracts
  • Traumatic cataracts
  • Cataracts associated with medications or systemic conditions
  • Dense, mature, or hypermature cataracts
  • Cataracts in eyes with prior surgeries (LASIK, vitrectomy, glaucoma surgery)
  • Cataracts in patients with glaucoma-related disorders
  • Primary open-angle glaucoma
  • Angle-closure glaucoma
  • Normal-tension glaucoma
  • Secondary glaucoma (steroid-induced, pigmentary, pseudoexfoliation, traumatic, neovascular, etc.)
  • Ocular hypertension (high eye pressure without glaucoma damage)
  • Narrow angles
  • Uveitic glaucoma or glaucoma related to inflammation
  • Dry eye disease
  • Blepharitis
  • Styes and chalazia
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Uveitis 
  • Herpetic eye infections
  • Contact lens related complications
  • Diabetes and diabetic retinopathy
  • Thyroid eye disease

What techniques or procedures do you use in your practice?

  • Glaucoma Care:
    • Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
    • Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI)
    • Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
    • Traditional glaucoma surgeries (trabeculectomy, tube shunts)
    • Medication management and long-term monitoring
  • Cataract Surgery:
    • Modern small-incision cataract surgery
    • Laser-assisted cataract surgery
    • Advanced lens options (standard and premium lens options)
    • Cataract surgery combined with minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
  • Diagnostic Testing:
    • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
    • Visual field testing
    • Biometry for cataract surgery planning
    • Gonioscopy and corneal measurements
    • Laser & Office Procedures
    • YAG capsulotomy for "secondary cataract"
    • Foreign body removal

What would you like patients to know about your approach to care?

My approach to care is focused on early disease detection, personalized treatment, and long-term partnership. I believe it is essential to understand each patient's unique risks, needs, and concerns to choose the most effective treatment plan together. I want my patients to feel comfortable, informed, and confident in the care they receive. 

Above all, I am committed to evidence-based care, delivering the most advanced tools, technologies, and techniques available to protect and preserve vision. 

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Locations

  1. VMG Ophthalmology - Ridgewood
    • 1200 East Ridgewood Avenue, Suite 213, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: New York Eye And Ear Infirmary, Clinical Glaucoma, 2015
  • Residency: University Of Maryland, Ophthalmology, 2014
  • Residency: Univ Of Rochester Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine, 2011
  • Doctor of Medicine: Stony Brook University, Medical Doctor, 2010
  • Bachelor of Arts: New York University, BA, 2005

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

460 ratings, 91 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/22/2026

    I had questions and she answered the never giving the impression she was rushing me out. I told her it was a great visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/22/2026

    Excellent experience, she is a great professional and fantastic human being. I love Dr Tanya Fooks.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/22/2026

    Dr. Fooks is wonderful! She is very knowledgeable and friendly, and answers all of my questions and concerns.The nurse assistant, Shaneesha, is also very professional and friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/21/2026

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Dr. Fooks is a very kind caring person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Dr. Fooks is caring and informative. Best [...] specialist in NJ!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2026

    Excellent experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Dr Fooks is the best in every way!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2026

    I feel very comfortable with and confident in the level of care provided by Dr. Fooks and her staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Dr Fooks is phenomenal doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr Fooks takes the time to explain everything, doesn't rush you out, she's very calming..I highly recommend her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr Fooks is the best- I would not go anywhere else

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Tanya Fookes is incredible and listens very intently

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2026

    First time here with this Dr and Dr Fooks is now my new eye dr.! She was very nice with great bedside manner and very professional and informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Dr. Fooks is wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Excellent overall experience and very informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    All the care providers through each step were well trained caring and patient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Dr. Fooks is great - very knowledgeable, caring and I trust her to offer the best care available anywhere.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/30/2025

    Dr.Fooks Is totally professional in her Treatment while also being empathetic and caring, and concerned for my welfare.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/27/2025

    Dr. Tanya is an excellent doctor, she always care about me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Dr Tanya Fooks and her team are excellent health care providers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Dr. Fooks is very smart, professional and listens well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Dr Fooks is excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    All around very professional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Dr. Fooks is an excellent doctor!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/25/2025

    Amazing! Thank you!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Dr Fooks is one of my favorite Doctors.She is extremely knowledgeable and caring for her patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Everything went perfectly. I cannot praise Dr. Fooks enough. She was professional, courteous, and kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Good discussion and provided plan that was agreeable

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    [...] Dr. Fooks is great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr. Fooks is simply the best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    This medical office has been friendly and helpful. From the front desk to the technician And the Doctors. The experience is always good. The entire staff is very knowledgeable, In their position

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr. Fooks is the BEST.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    I appreciate the time and attention Dr. Fooks gives me. She does not rush the appointment and answers my questions. I have referred family to Dr Fooks. I like her very much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Good

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Dr. Fooks is first rate [...]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    Doctor Tanya Fooks is an awesome Optometrist and a true asset to her profession. I trust her word and direction; both are very important to me concerning my vision. In my opinion, there is nothing she needs to do to improve or change anything. She's doing a fantastic job!! Her office staff and assistants emulate her need for perfection.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Dr.Fooks is an amazing and exceptional doctor- person. She is so easy to talk with.God blessings to you , family, and your practice Dr.Tanya Fooks.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/23/2025

    I have been going to various Dr's since my accident and I must say that Dr. Fooks and her team are the VERY best team that I have interacted with so far.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Dr. Fooks is the best! She's the reason I stayed with this clinic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Dr. Fooks is a super star. [...]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Doctor and staff are great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Very friendly. Looked me in the eyes when talking to me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Very good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Dr. Fooks is terrific!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    The utmost confidence, the Doctor is knowledgeable, thorough, professional, kind and understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/8/2025

    Dr Fooks is a very caring physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/6/2025

    Dr. Fooks is a very Wonderful and Talented Physician. I would not go anywhere else. She performed my surgeries with true SUCCESS and no complications. She is thorough in her examinations and has well-managed my eye care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Dr Fooks is an excellent doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2025

    All good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    Very competent physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/15/2025

    I have already recommended Dr Fooks to my coworkers and friends.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    Dr. Fooks is a very caring and observerant doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/10/2025

    The people in this office from Dr. Fooks through all the technicians were professional, friendly, and attentive.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2025

    Myself my husband & my son all see Dr Fooks!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Good. Experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr Fooks excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    Excellent experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    He's the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Tanya Fooks is an EXCELLENT doctor who is very friendly and communicates very well. I have complete confidence in her and would enthusiastically recommend her to others.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/2/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    Excellent care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Nothing but the highest praise for my physician and her entire team. All were personable and inspired confidence and comfort.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/4/2025

    Very attentive to instructions and suggestions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    It was good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Dr, Fooks is GREAT

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Excellent in treatment and support during service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/22/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    [...] and Dr. Fooks are OUTSTANDING.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/13/2025

    Dr Fooks is AMAZING

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    I like Doctor Fooks enough that I referred my wife and only daughter to her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Dr. Fooks is the best and her care and professionalism is top notch. [...]

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    You are fourtunate to have Dr. Fooks on your team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    Dr Fooks is a wonderful doctor. Knowledgeable, compassionate and takes time with patients

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/31/2025

    I could run out of superlatives in the process in describing Dr. Fooks! Amazing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    Everything was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    [...] Doctor is excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    Dr. Fooks is the best! She is extremely knowledgeable in her field, is always caring and ensures we are both in agreement for any potential future treatment options.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Dr Fooks's exam, analysis, care and interest in me as a person and patient we're excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Dr Fooks is excellent. Personable. Listened.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Dr. Fooks is excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    I have always received very good information from Dr Fooks. She is one of the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    Dr Fooks always goes out of her way to answer questions and listen

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Dr. Fooks is that wonderful combination of competence and sweetness. I highly recommend her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Always have positive feelings from Dr Fooks And her medical support staff