Overview
Robert Ritch is an Ophthalmologist in New York, New York. Dr. Ritch 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 260 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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310 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003
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.
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Dr. Spaide specializes in diseases of the retina and vitreous. His particular interests include retinal surgery, Macular Degeneration, Macular Holes, Macular Pucker, Diabetic Retinopathy, and intraocular inflammation. He has published more than 300 articles and 50 book chapters and 9 books about the diagnosis and treatment of Retinal Diseases. He has given lectures around the world.He has a remarkable number of “firsts” in retinal diseases including the development of autofluorescence imaging using a fundus camera and the first practical method to image deeper structures in the eye with optical coherence tomography. These imaging methods now are used around the world. He has described many new findings and diseases of the eye and helped develop many novel treatments. He has developed numerous surgical instruments that were named after him and holds patents for ophthalmic inventions.He is the recipient of the Richard and Hilda Rosenthal Foundation Award in the Visual Sciences, the Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retinal Surgeons, and the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Opthalmology and the Prix Soubrane de la Recherche en Ophthalmologie, Award of Merit from the Retina Society, the Henkind Award, Coscas Award, Nataraja Pillai Award, W. Richard Green MD Award, George Theodossiadis Award, Founders Award, American Society of Retinal Surgeons, Life Achievement Honor Award, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Spaide is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert Ritch
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Ritch?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Ritch by calling their office at 212-477-7540. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Ritch a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Ritch 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. Robert Ritch specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Ritch 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. Robert Ritch participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert Ritch has published 258 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Ritch's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert Ritch accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Ritch accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-477-7540 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
- Elite
- GlaucomaDr. Ritch isElite. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Ritch isElite. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome
- Distinguished
- TrabeculectomyDr. Ritch isDistinguished. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- Advanced
- IridectomyDr. Ritch isAdvanced. Learn about Iridectomy.
- NearsightednessDr. Ritch isAdvanced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Ritch isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Experienced
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Ritch isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- CataractDr. Ritch isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Ritch isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Chandler's SyndromeDr. Ritch isExperienced. Learn about Chandler's Syndrome.
- Cogan-Reese SyndromeDr. Ritch isExperienced. Learn about Cogan-Reese Syndrome.
- Ectodermal DysplasiasDr. Ritch isExperienced. Learn about Ectodermal Dysplasias.
