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Kathryn Colby, MD, Ophthalmology, New York, NY

KathrynA.ColbyMDPhD

Ophthalmology New York, NY

Cornea & External Disease, Ocular Oncology

Elisabeth J Cohen Professor and Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, New York University Langone Health

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  • Office

    222 E 41st St
    New York, NY 10017
    Phone+1 212-263-2574

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1993 - 1996
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandInternship, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1993
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2015 - 2020
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Unintended Consequences of Hand Sanitizer Use in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic  
    Kathryn Colby, MD, JAMA Ophthalmology
  • Association of Metformin Use with Age-Related Macular Degeneration  
    Kathryn Colby, MD, JAMA Ophthalmology

Authored Content

  • Sex Diversity in Ophthalmology Leadership in 2020—A Call for ActionMarch 2020

Press Mentions

  • NYU Langone Awarded $1.6 Million to Investigate Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Progression Through the Eye
    NYU Langone Awarded $1.6 Million to Investigate Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Progression Through the EyeOctober 2nd, 2024
  • Ophthalmology Innovator Joins NYU Langone Health as Chief of Oculoplastics
    Ophthalmology Innovator Joins NYU Langone Health as Chief of OculoplasticsSeptember 6th, 2024
  • Case Reports Detail Vision Loss Linked to Recalled Artificial Tears
    Case Reports Detail Vision Loss Linked to Recalled Artificial TearsMarch 22nd, 2023
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