1092 Results forOphthalmologists near Brooklyn, NY
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An optometrist is a healthcare provider who specializes in routine and preventive eye and vision care. Optometrists diagnose vision abnormalities and prescribe eyeglasses and contacts. They detect and treat cataracts, glaucoma, and eye infections. Optometrists also screen for conditions that affect the eyes and vision, including high blood pressure and diabetes.
An optometrist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical and vision history
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Educates the patient about eye and vision disease prevention and health
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Performs a comprehensive eye and vision exam and evaluates blood pressure
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Performs and interprets specialized eye tests
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Diagnoses and often treats acute and chronic eye diseases and conditions that affect vision, including eye injuries, vision problems, cataracts, and glaucoma
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Screens for conditions that increase the risk of eye and vision conditions including diabetes and high blood pressure
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Prescribes eye glasses, contacts, and certain medications
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Refers patients to an ophthalmologist for serious eye problems and most eye surgeries
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Performs laser or glaucoma surgeries in some cases
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Provides eye and vision care before and after eye surgery
An optometrist may also be known by the following names: eye doctor, vision care specialist, and Doctor of Optometry (OD).
There are 1092 specialists practicing Ophthalmology in Brooklyn, NY with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 203 hospitals near Brooklyn, NY with affiliated Ophthalmology specialists, including Lenox Hill Hospital, NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan and Mount Sinai Hospital.
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- 36 Worth StNew York, NY 100131.9 miles away
Biography: Dr. Noelle Sun, OD is an Optometrist. She is 37 years old. Dr. Noelle Sun, OD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.
- 36 Worth StNew York, NY 100131.9 miles away
Biography: Dr. Shi is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Shi is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and skilled in general ophthalmology. She specializes in glaucoma evaluation and treatment, including medical management, laser, and glaucoma surgery. She performs cataract surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.Dr. Shi completed her undergraduate studies at Harvard University and her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her residency in Ophthalmology at the prestigious UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute in Los Angeles, CA, one of the highest-ranked programs in the nation. She remained there to continue her fellowship in Glaucoma. She is involved in clinical research and authored several peer-reviewed journal articles.Dr. Shi is currently accepting new patients. Appointments can be made by calling 646-962-2020.
- 1305 York Ave # 12New York, NY 100215.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Biography: Dr. Ana Alzaga Fernandez is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine. She is a board-certified ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive eye care and specializes in Cornea, Refractive and Cataract Surgery. Dr. Alzaga Fernandez graduated from the medical school of the Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas in Tampico, Mexico. She received the "Dr. Rodolfo Maya Gonzalez" award given to the most outstanding student from her class. She then completed a research fellowship at the Retinal Vascular Center at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston, TX. After completion of an internal medicine preliminary internship year at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX, she pursued her ophthalmology training at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. She was selected to be chief resident with her main focus in research development amongst her peers. After residency, she completed a one year fellowship program in Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine Ophthalmology. Dr. Alzaga Fernandez has participated in several book chapters and publications, and has been involved in multiple research protocols. She is highly committed to medical student and resident education. Dr. Alzaga Fernandez focuses on providing excellence in patient care and her ability to speak fluent Spanish, Italian and French bridges language gaps to ensure the best patient experience. Her main clinical interests are corneal and anterior segment diseases in both adult and pediatric populations, ocular surface disorders, dry eye, corneal transplantation, cataract surgery and laser vision correction.
Dr. Julie Nam, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology141 Reade StNew York, NY 100131.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Edward Marcus, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology114 E 27Th StNew York, NY 100163.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Ophthalmology94 Bowery Frnt 2New York, NY 100131.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Marc Lustig, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology141 Reade StNew York, NY 100131.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Anton Orlin, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology36 Worth StNew York, NY 100131.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.
On staff atWeill Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Anthony Panarelli, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology30 E 40th St Rm 405New York, NY 100164.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Mark Steele, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology141 Reade StNew York, NY 100131.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
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Dr. Thierry Hufnagel, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology185 Madison Ave Fl 2New York, NY 100163.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Lisabeth Hall, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology141 Reade StNew York, NY 100131.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Gaurav Chandra, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology114 E 27Th StNew York, NY 100163.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Robert Ritch, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology310 E 14th StNew York, NY 100032.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Edward Rubinchik, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology142 Joralemon St Ste 10BBrooklyn, NY 112010.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Beatrice Whitaker, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology902 49Th StBrooklyn, NY 112193.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Kyle Godfrey, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology36 Worth StNew York, NY 100131.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Care Philosophy: It is a privilege to care for New Yorkers, and patients from around the world, at Weill Cornell. As your doctor, I promise to listen, communicate, and provide exceptional, personalized care. I will work with you to create a customized treatment plan combining the most up-to-date, safe, and effective treatment options tailored to meet your individual priorities and goals. If surgery is necessary, I use minimally invasive or endoscopic approaches to reduce, or eliminate, scarring and recovery time.
On staff atWeill Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Benjamin Whigham, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology114 E 27Th StNew York, NY 100163.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jonathan Kruh, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology33 5th Ave Apt 1ANew York, NY 100032.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Alexander Barash, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology310 E 14th StNew York, NY 100032.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Emil Chynn, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology102 E 25th StNew York, NY 100103.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Marc Dinkin, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1305 York Ave # 12New York, NY 100215.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Care Philosophy: It is my goal to give patients with neurological visual disorders the finest and most compassionate care possible. Whether they suffer from loss of vision, double vision, unstable eye movements or problems with the lids and pupils, I recognize that my patients' whole lives may be affected. They deserve a careful diagnosis, state of the art treatment and caring and clear communication about their visual health. Together, we can do our best to improve our patients' vision and lives.
On staff atWeill Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Paul Petrakos, DO
Specialty: Ophthalmology36 Worth StNew York, NY 100131.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: Dr. Paul Petrakos is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist, specializing in the evaluation and treatment glaucoma, including medical management, laser, and surgical procedures. He also performs cataract surgery and is up-to-date on the latest advances in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).A native New Yorker, Dr. Petrakos graduated from Stony Brook University before attending the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. Here he served as an Academic Medicine Scholar and received a masters degree in Neuromusculoskeletal Sciences.Dr. Petrakos completed his residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College. He then continued his training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, completing his glaucoma fellowship and receiving specialized training in trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage device implantation, laser trabeculoplasty and iridotomy, complex cataract extraction, laser-assisted cataract extraction, implantation of astigmatic (toric) and multi-focal intraocular lenses, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.Dr. Petrakos is committed to providing personalized glaucoma and cataract care supplemented by the newest technologies, instruments, and techniques. He is an author and co-author of a number of journal articles and book chapters. His areas of clinical and research interest include ocular imaging, medical and surgical treatments of glaucoma. Dr. Petrakos is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Avnish Deobhakta, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology310 E 14th StNew York, NY 100032.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. David Berman, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology185 Montague StBrooklyn, NY 112010.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Leonard Bley, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology160 E 56th St Ste 900New York, NY 100224.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Gennady Landa, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology77 WORTH STNew York, NY 100131.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Leila Rafla-Demetrious, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology156 William St Fl 12New York, NY 100381.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: Dr. Rafla-Demetrious is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Weill Cornell Medicine. She received a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and received her M.D. from SUNY Downstate, graduating with the distinct honor of Summa Cum Laude.Dr. Rafla-Demetrious did her medical internship at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in N.Y.C, New York. Thereafter, she began her Ophthalmology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City in 1994. She then remained there to continue her Fellowship in Glaucoma. Upon completion, she joined the Department of Ophthalmology at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology in 2000.Dr. Rafla-Demetrious’s clinical practice specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma and anterior segment diseases.Dr. Rafla Demetrious received honors from the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) in 1991.
On staff atWeill Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Benjamin Chang, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology185 Madison Ave Fl 2New York, NY 100163.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Sarah Van Tassel, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology36 Worth StNew York, NY 100131.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Care Philosophy: Welcome! During your visit to the Department of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell, our team is dedicated to providing you with outstanding eye care. Many of my patients have glaucoma or are at risk for glaucoma. In addition, I care for patients with general eye conditions such as cataracts. My greatest goal is to preserve and restore vision while providing personalized and compassionate eye care. I look forward to meeting with you.
On staff atWeill Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Erica Oltra, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1305 York Ave Fl WeillNew York, NY 100215.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Norman Saffra, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology902 49Th StBrooklyn, NY 112193.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. James Deutsch, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology185 Montague St Fl 7Brooklyn, NY 112010.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Lisa Law, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology196 Canal St Fl 2New York, NY 100131.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Golnaz Moazami, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology880 3rd AveNew York, NY 100224.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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On staff atNewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.Dr. Kira Segal, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology36 Worth StNew York, NY 100131.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Valerie Elmalem, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology185 Montague St Fl 7Brooklyn, NY 112010.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Scott Walsman, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology355 Grand StJersey City, NJ 073023.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jonathan Feistmann, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology20 E 9th StNew York, NY 100032.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Kira Manusis, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology218 2nd AveNew York, NY 100032.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Brian Campolattaro, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology30 E 40th St Rm 405New York, NY 100164.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Ashley Brissette, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1305 York Ave # 12New York, NY 100215.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: Dr Brissette is one of New York Citys leading ophthalmologists and cataract surgery experts. She has been voted by her patients and peers as a New York City Super Doctor many years in a row. She is also the ophthalmologist for the New York Rangers (NHL) hockey team. Dr. Brissette is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has been featured by many media outlets for her expert opinion. She is an active and accomplished researcher and is frequently invited to lecture both nationally and internationally about cataract surgery and laser vision correction. Dr. Brissette is double board certified by both the American Board of Ophthalmology and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (her home country but is a proud New Yorker and member of the Weill Cornell Ophthalmology team).
On staff atWeill Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Neil Nichols, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology114 E 27Th StNew York, NY 100163.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Sarju Patel, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1305 York Ave # 33New York, NY 100215.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Jonathan Ellant, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology114 E 27Th StNew York, NY 100163.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Keith Chang, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology217 Grand St Ste 302New York, NY 100131.8 miles awayDr. Vincent Deramo, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology9131 Queens BlvdElmhurst, NY 113736.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Christopher Coad, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology157 W 19th StNew York, NY 100113.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Dan Landmann, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology310 E 14th StNew York, NY 100032.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Na Ma, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology755 61st St # 759Brooklyn, NY 112204.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. John Khadem, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology20 W 13th StNew York, NY 100113.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Ronald Gentile, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology218 2nd Ave Ste 402New York, NY 100032.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Meenakashi Gupta, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology310 E 14th StNew York, NY 100032.8 miles awayDr. Jacqueline Dauhajre, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology140 E 80th StNew York, NY 100756.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Lee Angioletti, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology2201 Bergenline Ave Ste 3Union City, NJ 070875.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Larisa Kayserman, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology600 Pavonia Ave Ste 66Jersey City, NJ 073064.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Stuart Carter, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology1305 York Ave Fl 11New York, NY 100215.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Alan Dayan, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology310 E 14th St Ste 419New York, NY 100032.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Kimberly Sippel, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology36 Worth StNew York, NY 100131.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: Dr. Kimberly Sippel attended Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, graduating with honors in Biochemical Sciences. She received her medical degree with the Alpha Omega Alpha honor distinction from the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in New York City. Following two years of training in general surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Sippel completed ophthalmology residency training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. She then completed the fellowship program in Cornea and External Disease at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and is a recipient of both a Heed Foundation fellowship, as well as the American Ophthalmological Society Knapp Foundation fellowship award. Dr. Sippel also pursued several years of vision-related laboratory investigation as a Research Fellow at both the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and the Schepens Eye Research Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sippel is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sippel is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Weill Cornell Medicine and the NewYork Presbyterian Hospital. Prior to joining the Weill Cornell faculty, Dr. Sippel was with Cornea Consultants of Boston/ Laser Eye Consultants of Boston and had an active teaching role at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary. Her interests include laser vision correction surgery, corneal transplantation and cataract surgery, corneal disease and dry eye, and conjunctival tumors.Kimberly C. Sippel, M.D. discusses the specifics of the cornea.
On staff atWeill Cornell Medical Center.Dr. David Perlmutter, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology107 Queens BlvdForest Hills, NY 113758.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Michael Politi, DO
Specialty: Ophthalmology586 President St Ste BBrooklyn, NY 112151.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Steven Agemy, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology310 E 14th St # 419New York, NY 100032.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Milan Ranka, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology141 Reade StNew York, NY 100131.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Grace Liu, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology141 Reade StNew York, NY 100131.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Wisly Augustin, MD
Specialty: Ophthalmology100 Livingston St Ste 3LBrooklyn, NY 112010.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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