Dr. William M. Schiff
Overview
"William M. Schiff, MD is a board certified Ophthalmologist, specializing in the medical and surgical management of vitreous and retinal diseases. He is the Director of Ophthalmic Surgery at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital (MEETH) and serves an educational role as the Co-Director of the Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program. Dr. Schiff's practice encompasses the management of medical and surgical diseases of the vitreous, retina, and macula including macular degeneration, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment. Dr. Schiff was previously Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He has lectured widely, has authored or coauthored more than 50 publications, and is an active member of numerous professional societies and organizations including The American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Retina Society, The American Society of Retinal Specialists and the New York Ophthalmologic Society. Dr. Schiff has earned the Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Honor's Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists. He has been named in ""New York Magazine's Best Doctors,"" Castle Connolly's ""America's Top Doctors"" and Castle Connolly's ""Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area.""".
Dr. Schiff is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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210 East 64th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10065
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Dr. Schiff 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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William M. Schiff
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William M. Schiff?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William M. Schiff by calling their office at 212-702-7400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William M. Schiff a top-rated expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William M. Schiff is classified as an Distinguished 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. William M. Schiff specialize in?
While Dr. William M. Schiff is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Retinal Detachment. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. William M. Schiff participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William M. Schiff has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. You can view a list of Dr. William M. Schiff's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William M. Schiff accept my insurance?
Dr. William M. Schiff accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-702-7400 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.
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- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Schiff isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Schiff isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Schiff isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
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- NeuroretinitisDr. Schiff isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Schiff isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Schiff isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- VitrectomyDr. Schiff isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Experienced
- BlepharitisDr. Schiff isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Schiff isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Schiff isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Schiff isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Schiff isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Schiff isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.