Expert Details
Ophthalmology, Optometry, Retina and Visual loss
ID: 740815
New York, USA
Expert led a private, group retina-focused ophthalmology practice for over 35 years and later joined a group retina practice in New York. He has held leadership roles in several medical institutions, including Director of Surgical Retina Services and committee positions at Montefiore Medical Center and SUNY Health Science Center. His clinical expertise includes age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, vitreomacular traction, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Expert has contributed to several publications and presentations and has participated in multiple clinical trials. His educational contributions include lectures, board review courses, and 3D retinal teaching materials. He is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Society of Retina Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Additionally, Expert has served as a consultant and expert witness in over 100 ophthalmology-related litigation matters, including standard of care, diagnosis, surgical complications, and visual outcomes.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1979 | Degree: MD | Subject: Medicine | Institution: Mount Sinai School of Medicine |
| Year: 1975 | Degree: MA | Subject: Microbiology | Institution: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons |
| Year: 1974 | Degree: BS | Subject: Biology | Institution: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1985 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Attending Ophthalmologist & Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology | Department: Ophthalmology |
Responsibilities:• Provided clinical instruction and supervision in ophthalmology.• Engaged in academic research and teaching on retinal diseases. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2023 to 2024 | Employer: Long Island Vitreo-Retinal Consultants, P.C. | Title: Retina specialist | Department: Group Retina Practice |
Responsibilities:• Practiced in a group retina specialty setting.• Diagnosed and treated vitreoretinal disorders. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1987 to 2023 | Employer: Retina Consultations | Title: Owner | Department: Private Group Retina Practice |
Responsibilities:• Operated a practice focused on vitreoretinal diseases.• Managed patient care, diagnostics, surgery, and treatment planning. |
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Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has participated in 100+ ophthalmology and vitreoretinal cases, representing plaintiffs, physicians, prosecutors and disciplinary boards. He provides consultation on standard of care, diagnosis, surgical complications, and visual outcomes, and has experience testifying and submitting expert reports in legal proceedings. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| • American Society of Retina Specialists (1989–Present) • The New York Ophthalmological Society (1987–Present) • The Aspen Retinal Detachment Society (1987–Present) • Westchester County Medical Society (1987–Present) • The Schepens International Society – Founding Member (1985–Present) • American Academy of Ophthalmology (1982–Present) • American Medical Association (1976–Present) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| • New York State Medical License (since 1980) • Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners (1980) • Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology (1985) |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Expert is the recipient of multiple teaching and research honors, including Phi Lambda Upsilon and NIH research grant. He has been honored with "Top Doctors: New York Metro Area" recognition (2015–2024), and is a repeated recipient of the Physician’s Recognition Award from the American Medical Association (1989–Present). |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| 11 publications and presentations on retinal disorders, photodynamic therapy, and ophthalmic diagnostics. He has also led educational film projects, including a 3D educational film on macular holes. |
Fields of Expertise
AMD, angioid streaks, asteroid hyalosis, Berlin’s edema, blind, choroid, choroidal, chorioretinitis, CHRPE, CME, cryopexy, commotio retinae, DME, drusen, endophthalmitis, epiretinal, flashes, floaters, fluorescein angiogram, fluorescein angiography, fundus, Hollenhorst plaque, indocyanine green angiography, intraocular, iridis, lattice degeneration, macroaneurysm, MacTel, macula, macular, maculopathy, metamorphopsia, microaneurysm, myelinated nerve fibers, myopia, neovasculaization elsewhere, NVE, OCT, ocular, ophthalmic, ONH, ophthalmological, ophthalmologist, laser ophthalmology, ophthalmoscopy, optic, optical, optometric, optometrical, optometrist, optometry, Optos, pars planitis, PDR, photopsia, pigment epithelium, pneumopexy, PPV, preretinal, PVD, retina, retinal disease, ophthalmology, RD, retinitis pigmentosa, retinitis, retinal, retinologist, retinopathy, retinopexy, retinoschisis, RPE, rubeosis, SB, sclera, scleral, Stargardt’s disease, subhyaloid, subretinal, TRD, uveitic, uveitis, vision, visual, vitrectomy, vitreoretinal, vitreous, vitritis