
Overview
Dr. Jeffrey M. Liebmann is a Professor of Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Service Director, and Vice-Chair for the Department of Ophthalmology at Columbia University Medical Center.Dr. Jeffrey M. Liebmann graduated from Boston University School of Medicine, completed his ophthalmology residency at the State University of New York/Downstate Medical Center, and his glaucoma fellowship at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Liebmann serves as Shirlee and Bernard Brown Professor, Vice-Chair, and Director of the Glaucoma Division of the Department Ophthalmology at Columbia University Medical Center. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology and American College of Surgeons. Dr. Liebmann is currently Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Glaucoma, a member of the Board of Governors of the World Glaucoma Association and Board of Directors of The Glaucoma Foundation and Secretary-Treasurer of the New York Glaucoma Society. Dr. Liebmann is a past-President of the World Glaucoma Association, American Glaucoma Society, and the New York Society for Clinical Ophthalmology and was co-founder of the New York Glaucoma Research Institute, the American Glaucoma Society Foundation and ASCRS Glaucoma Day.In addition to maintaining a busy tertiary-care referral practice in New York City, Dr. Liebmann is Principal Investigator for the NIH African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study (ADAGES) and Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS III) at Columbia University and is the author and/or co-author of more than 1000 medical and scientific papers, book chapters, and abstracts. He has lectured widely in the United States and abroad on glaucoma diagnosis and management. His current main areas of research interest include the causes of glaucoma, glaucoma progression, glaucoma surgery, ocular imaging, and neuroprotection.
Dr. Liebmann is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 306 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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880 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Liebmann has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Brian Marr, MD heads the Ophthalmic Oncology Service at the Harkness Eye Institute. He has comprehensive experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of ocular tumors including intraocular tumor resection, laser, radiation, and chemotherapy procedures. He has helped devise thousands of complex treatments for tumors of the eye, eyelid, orbit, and conjunctiva for his adult, children, and infant patients. Currently, Dr. Marr is a collaborator on a Columbia University clinical trial for a first-of-its-kind, new class of drug treatment for uveal melanoma.Dr. Marr is a board-certified ophthalmologist whose work has centered around ophthalmic oncology since 2000. One of the very few ocular oncologists trained in all aspects of eye cancer, Dr. Marr's clinical experience in treating these diseases is among the most extensive in the United States. His interest and experience in ophthalmic oncology began during an eight-year tenure in the Ocular Oncology Service at the Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. There, he gained extensive experience treating intraocular tumors, and tumors of the eyelid, orbit, and conjunctiva in children and adults. It was there that Dr. Marr developed and improved many surgical procedures used to cure cancers of the eye, successfully treated thousands of patients, and helped their families though their battle with eye cancer. Next, Dr. Marr moved on to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he remain for nine years, starting in 2008.Dr. Marr has some of the greatest experience with intra-arterial chemotherapy for treating retinoblastoma in the country, if not the world, as well as all other forms of retinoblastoma treatment. He has been a key member of many multidisciplinary surgical teams, treating advanced skull base tumors and complex facial skin lesions. He has developed a strong belief and treatment philosophy that the best research be used to help his patients, rather than his best patients be used to help his research. The field of ophthalmic oncology encompasses many rare conditions and his experience helps his patients get the best care and results as quickly as possible. Dr. Marr lectures and consults across the US and abroad, and has authored numerous research articles in the field of ocular oncology. He is the principal investigator in a first-in-class drug study for treating primary uveal melanoma, in an international, multi-center trial. He also volunteers his medical expertise in underserviced parts of the world, such as Nigeria and Indonesia, and has helped train physicians in more than 20 countries. Dr. Marr’s efforts as a contributor to ongoing education in ocular oncology have been recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, where he now serves as chief editor of the Academy’s Oncology and Pathology’s One network. Dr. Marr is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retinoblastoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, and Vitrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jeffrey M. Liebmann
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey M. Liebmann?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey M. Liebmann by calling their office at 212-305-9535. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jeffrey M. Liebmann a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jeffrey M. Liebmann is classified as an Elite expert for Glaucoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Jeffrey M. Liebmann specialize in?
While Dr. Jeffrey M. Liebmann is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Jeffrey M. Liebmann participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jeffrey M. Liebmann has published 306 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Jeffrey M. Liebmann's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jeffrey M. Liebmann accept my insurance?
Dr. Jeffrey M. Liebmann accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-9535 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- GlaucomaDr. Liebmann isElite. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Liebmann isElite. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Liebmann isElite. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Distinguished
- TrabeculectomyDr. Liebmann isDistinguished. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
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- CataractDr. Liebmann isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- IridectomyDr. Liebmann isAdvanced. Learn about Iridectomy.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Liebmann isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Liebmann isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- BlepharitisDr. Liebmann isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Liebmann isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Liebmann isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Corneal TransplantDr. Liebmann isExperienced. Learn about Corneal Transplant.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Liebmann isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.

