Dr. William M. Schiff
Overview
"William M. Schiff, MD is a board certified Ophthalmologist, specializing in the medical and surgical management of vitreous and retinal diseases. He is the Director of Ophthalmic Surgery at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital (MEETH) and serves an educational role as the Co-Director of the Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program. Dr. Schiff's practice encompasses the management of medical and surgical diseases of the vitreous, retina, and macula including macular degeneration, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment. Dr. Schiff was previously Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He has lectured widely, has authored or coauthored more than 50 publications, and is an active member of numerous professional societies and organizations including The American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Retina Society, The American Society of Retinal Specialists and the New York Ophthalmologic Society. Dr. Schiff has earned the Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Honor's Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists. He has been named in ""New York Magazine's Best Doctors.
Dr. Schiff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
210 East 64th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10065
Additional Areas of Focus
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Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Schiff isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Schiff isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Schiff isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- VitrectomyDr. Schiff isDistinguished. Learn about Vitrectomy.
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- NeuroretinitisDr. Schiff isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Schiff isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Schiff isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Experienced
- BlepharitisDr. Schiff isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Schiff isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Schiff isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Schiff isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Schiff isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Schiff isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.