Donald D'Amico
Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology
Office
(646) 962-2020
36 Worth Street New York, NY 10013
About
Donald D'Amico
Donald J. D'Amico, MD, Professor and Chair of the Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, is an internationally recognized leader in the field of vitreoretinal surgery. He assumed the Chair at Weill Cornell in 2006 after his longstanding positions at Harvard Medical School as Professor of Ophthalmology, and as Associate Chief of Ophthalmology and Director of the Diabetic Unit at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois College of Medicine, he completed his residency at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He completed his fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, followed by selection as Chief Resident in Ophthalmology at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary prior to joining the Harvard faculty.Dr. D'Amico has published over 175 articles on vitreoretinal diseases and has co-edited two books covering comprehensive retinal themes. He has participated as a principal investigator or co-investigator in many clinical trials and laboratory investigations. His major interests include: vitreoretinal surgery; diabetic retinopathy; macular degeneration; experimental lasers and other technologies for the surgical treatment of vitreoretinal disorders such as retinal detachment, macular holes and epiretinal membranes; and endophthalmitis and intravitreal drug therapy. As attending physician specializing in the care of patients with vitreoretinal disorders at the Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. D'Amico also provides direct instruction of medical students, ophthalmology residents, and retina fellows. In this role he has twice received the Teacher of the Year Award given by the residents of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.Dr. D'Amico is a distinguished national and international lecturer and is the recipient of many honors, including the Honor Award and the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He serves on the board of four major journals, and is highly active in professional societies. He is a past President of the Retina Society, and is the immediate past President of the prestigious international retinal organization Club Jules Gonin. Donald J. D'Amico, M.D., Professor and Chair of the Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, discusses diabetic retinopathy, a retina disorder caused by complications of diabetes.
Primary Specialty
Ophthalmologist
Practice
Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology
Gender
Male
Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted
VNSNY CHOICE, Aetna - NYP, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), GHI, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus, AETNA, MVP Health Care, Emblem/Hip
Degrees
Medical Doctor
Office Name
Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology
Languages
English
Services
Donald D'Amico practices in New York, NY. Ophthalmologists examine and treat common vision disorders, eye injuries and eye diseases. Ophthalmologists such as Donald D'Amico are licensed medical doctors and can prescribe medication as well as perform eye surgery.
To determine if Donald D'Amico can help you, please call the New York, NY office at (646) 962-2020 for more information.
To determine if Donald D'Amico can help you, please call the New York, NY office at (646) 962-2020 for more information.
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