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Alberto Distefano, MD, Ophthalmology, New York, NY

AlbertoGiuseppeDistefanoMD

Ophthalmology • New York, NY

Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Assistant Professor, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Director of Oculoplastics, Mount Sinai Hospital Neuro-ophthalmology

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  • Office

    17 E 102nd St
    8th Floor West
    New York, NY 10029
    Phone+1 212-241-0939

Education & Training

  • Yale-New Haven Hospital
    Yale-New Haven HospitalFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2016 - 2018
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 2015 - 2016
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 2012 - 2015
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
  • New York Medical College
    New York Medical CollegeClass of 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Hard Truth: You May Want to Think Twice About Napping in Your Contacts
    Hard Truth: You May Want to Think Twice About Napping in Your ContactsMarch 23rd, 2018
  • My Contacts Gave Me a Corneal Ulcer—Here's How to Avoid It
    My Contacts Gave Me a Corneal Ulcer—Here's How to Avoid ItFebruary 8th, 2018
  • AI and the Future of Healthcare: An Interview with Dr. Alberto Distefano
    AI and the Future of Healthcare: An Interview with Dr. Alberto DistefanoOctober 26th, 2017
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Professional Memberships

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