Michael Cooney
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions
110 Lafayette St, Suite 502, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Dr. Cooney is a practicing vitreoretinal surgeon who was previously an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University and later became the director of the Medical Retina Service, the Duke Center for Macular Degeneration, and the medical retina fellowship program from 2001 to 2005. He received a MBA degree from Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Dr. Cooney serves as a consultant and advisory board member for several pharmaceutical companies. In 1998, Dr. Cooney helped to establish InnoRx, an ophthalmic drug delivery and pharmaceutical company acquired by SurModics and served as a consultant from 2000 to 2002.

Dr. Cooney’s clinical practice focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal diseases, particularly age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. He is actively involved in the clinical development of new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for vitreoretinal disease and the training of residents and fellows.,

Dr. Cooney helped establish InnoRx, an ophthalmic drug delivery and pharmaceutical company acquired by SurModics.

Dr. Cooney is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Usher Syndrome, and Usher Syndrome Type 2A.

Residency

Ophthalmology Residency: Johns Hopkins University

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Specialist in NY

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Capital District Physicians Health
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Humana
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Locations

Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York(Downtown)
110 Lafayette St, Suite 502, New York, NY 10013
Sunday:Closed
Monday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
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Is Dr. Michael Cooney a top-rated expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Cooney is classified as an Advanced expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, 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. Michael Cooney specialize in?

While Dr. Michael Cooney is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Usher Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

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Dr. Michael Cooney accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-234-3367 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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