Overview
Dr. Paul Krawitz operated as a highly recognized, board-certified ophthalmic surgeon specializing in the surgical management of complex glaucoma and laser-assisted cataract extractions. Throughout his career, he held the esteemed academic position of Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology in Manhattan, earning a widespread reputation for innovating highly successful microsurgical techniques for cataracts, progressive glaucoma, and specialized intraocular lens implementations.
He graduated with High Honors from The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his foundational internal medicine training at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in New York before pursuing residency training in ophthalmology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center, where he was chosen to serve as Chief Resident.
Dr. Krawitz pursued an additional year of specialized clinical fellowship validation in glaucoma at Mount Sinai under the direct guidance of Dr. Steven Podos and Dr. Carl Camras—both celebrated globally as pioneering giants in visual field preservation.
Nutritional Supplement Innovation
Parallel to his surgical career, Dr. Krawitz served as the President and C.E.O. of Vitamin Science, Inc. from November 2001 through January 2022. He developed and held several protective patents and structural trademarks for therapeutic ocular formulas designed to support macular degeneration and dry eye.
Dr. Krawitz is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Uveitis.
Dr. Krawitz is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.
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Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Krawitz 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.
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Eric Donnenfeld is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Donnenfeld is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Keratoconus, Blepharitis, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul Krawitz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Krawitz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul Krawitz by calling their office at 631-223-0400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Paul Krawitz a top-rated expert for Dry Eye Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul Krawitz is classified as an Advanced expert for Dry Eye Syndrome, 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. Paul Krawitz specialize in?
While Dr. Paul Krawitz is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Dry Eye Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Paul Krawitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul Krawitz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 631-223-0400 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- ChalazionDr. Krawitz isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Krawitz isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Krawitz isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Krawitz isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- MeibomianitisDr. Krawitz isAdvanced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Krawitz isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AstigmatismDr. Krawitz isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- BlepharitisDr. Krawitz isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Krawitz isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive DeafnessDr. Krawitz isExperienced. Learn about Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.
- EntropionDr. Krawitz isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.