William M. Schiff
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions

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 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Detachment.

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

Specialties

Ophthalmology
General Surgery

Licenses

Ophthalmology in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology

Fellowships

New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai West

Hospital Affiliations

Lenox Hill Hospital
Lenox Hill Hospital
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Northwell Health Eye Institute

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology at MEETH
210 East 64th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10065

Additional Areas of Focus

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.

Retinal Vein Occlusion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Detachment
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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 Vein Occlusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

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