Dr. Tongalp H. Tezel
Overview
Tongalp H. Tezel, MD is the Chang Family Endowed Professor of Ophthalmology and the Director of the Vitreoretinal Service and Fellowship Program at the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tezel is an internationally known clinician-scientist and a leader in the management of vitreoretinal diseases. Dr. Tezel received his medical degree and initial ophthalmology training in Ankara, Turkey at Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, and completed his ophthalmology residency at Washington University School of Medicine. He later trained under Dr. Stanley Chang and received his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery here at Columbia University.He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, the Macula Society, The Retina Society, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He has received numerous honors, including the Fellow of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (FARVO), American Academy of Ophthalmology's Achievement Award, Alpha Omega Alpha Faculty Membership; Honor Award of the American Society of Retina Specialist, and several Awards for Excellence in Teaching. He is listed on the Best Doctors of America and Castle Connolly's Top Doctor Directory.Dr. Tezel's research laboratory focuses on investigating the molecular mechanisms of various retinal diseases. His main research interests include gene therapy for age-related macular degeneration, inherited retinal diseases, retinal stem cell transplantation, angiogenesis, pharmacologic vitreolysis, and tissue engineering. He has developed several techniques used for tissue engineering and retinal cell replacement therapies, awarded numerous patents for his contributions. Recently, he has embarked on gene treatment and tissue engineering trials for macular degeneration.Dr. Tezel is an ad-hoc reviewer for several journals in his field and has been contributing to the development of the vitreoretinal field with several publications, presentations, and invited lectures.
Dr. Tezel is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Vitrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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622 W 168th Street, Vanderbilt Clinic Building, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10032
880 Third Avenue, Floor 2, Suite F, New York, NY 10022
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Dr. Tezel 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tongalp H. Tezel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tongalp H. Tezel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tongalp H. Tezel by calling their office at 212-305-9535. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tongalp H. Tezel a top-rated expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tongalp H. Tezel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), 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. Tongalp H. Tezel specialize in?
While Dr. Tongalp H. Tezel is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Detachment. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Tongalp H. Tezel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tongalp H. Tezel has published 35 articles and abstracts on conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). You can view a list of Dr. Tongalp H. Tezel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tongalp H. Tezel accept my insurance?
Dr. Tongalp H. Tezel 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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Tezel isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Tezel isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
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- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Tezel isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Tezel isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Hepatic HemangiomaDr. Tezel isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatic Hemangioma.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Tezel isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation
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- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Tezel isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Tezel isExperienced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- GlaucomaDr. Tezel isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Tezel isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- NearsightednessDr. Tezel isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Tezel isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).