Paul Krawitz
Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
conditions
755 Park Avenue, Suite 100, 
Huntington, NY 

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 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Uveitis, and Cataract Removal.

Dr. Krawitz is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Krawitz is currently accepting new patients.

Residency

Mt Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY - Ophthalmology Residency

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology

Hospital Affiliations

North Shore University Hospital Syosset
Huntington Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

755 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Huntington, NY 11743

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.

Cataract Removal
Glaucoma
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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

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