Kenneth Jay Wald MD
Retinal Disease
Director of Retinal Surgery and Retinal Diseases, Professor of Ophthalmogy NYU Langone Medical Center
Join to View Full Profile
222 East 41st StreetNYU Langone Medical CenterNew York, NY 10017
Phone+1 929-455-2795
Fax+1 212-263-2574
Dr. Wald is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Summary
- Dr. Kenneth Wald a Retinal surgeon in New York, NY and is currently Director of Retinal Diseases and Surgery at NYU Langone Medical center. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he was selected Alpha Omega Alpha. He did his Ophthalmology training at The Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, where he also served as chief resident. He finished his training in Retinal Disease and Surgery at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Education & Training
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 1991 - 1993
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1988 - 1991
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988
- Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
- NY State Medical License 1988 - 2026
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Teacher of Year NYU, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2024
- Best Doctor New York Magazine
- Most Compassionate Doctor American Registry
- Join now to see all
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Vitreous Cytokine Profile in an Eye with a Vasoproliferative Tumor.Lucy V Cobbs, Alexis Kaiser, Rusdeep Mundae, Carol L Shields, Kenneth J Wald
Retinal Cases & Brief Reports. 2024-12-09 - 7 citationsCurrent Concepts of the Uveitis-Glaucoma-Hyphema (UGH) Syndrome.Meera S Ramakrishnan, Kenneth J Wald
Current Eye Research. 2023-06-01 - Clinical Outcomes of Symptomatic Horseshoe Tears After Laser Retinopexy.Stephanie Choi, Lediana Goduni, Kenneth J Wald
Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases. 2023-05-16
Press Mentions
- Treating an ‘Inoperable’ Case of Total Retinal DetachmentFebruary 24th, 2025
Committees
- Member, Manhattan Ophthalmological Society 2005 - Present
- Board, Manhattan Eye Foundation 2013 - 2017
- Board, New York State Ophthalmological Scociety 2010 - 2016
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence:
