Jerry Hsu
622 W 168th Street, Vanderbilt Clinic Building, 3rd Floor, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Jerry Hsu, MD, MS, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery. He serves as an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Columbia University Medical Center, where he specializes in the medical and surgical management of corneal and external diseases, as well as cataract and refractive surgery.Dr. Hsu completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating summa cum laude with a triple major in Neurobiology, Biochemistry, and Biophysics, through the Roy & Diana Vagelos Molecular Life Sciences Program.  He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and simultaneously earned a Master of Science in Chemistry during his time at Penn. He received his medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, where he served as chief resident. He then pursued fellowship training in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. Dr. Hsu’s clinical and research interests focus on infectious and inflammatory diseases of the cornea. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, including first author manuscripts on microbial keratitis and ocular toxicities related to systemic cancer therapies. His academic excellence has been recognized with multiple honors, including the Neysa Cristol Adams Prize in Biology and the John C. Makris Award in Biochemistry as an undergraduate, as well as the Chairman’s Award for Academic Honors and Distinction during all three consecutive years of residency. He also received the Louis J. Girard Award for outstanding resident research.

His top areas of expertise are Retinal Artery Occlusion, Presbyopia, Interstitial Keratitis, and Pterygium.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Northwestern University Medical School

Residency

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary/Mount Sinai

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in NY

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

Fellowships

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami

Hospital Affiliations

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute
622 W 168th Street, Vanderbilt Clinic Building, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10032
Other Locations
ColumbiaDoctors - Lincoln Center
37 W 65th Street, New York, NY 10023

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Hsu 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.

Cataract
Pterygium

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.


6 Total Publications

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Is Dr. Jerry Hsu a top-rated expert for Retinal Artery Occlusion?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jerry Hsu is classified as an Experienced expert for Retinal Artery Occlusion, 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. Jerry Hsu specialize in?

While Dr. Jerry Hsu is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Retinal Artery Occlusion, Presbyopia, and Interstitial Keratitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Jerry Hsu participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jerry Hsu has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Retinal Artery Occlusion. You can view a list of Dr. Jerry Hsu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Jerry Hsu 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.

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