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Lawrence Buono, MD, Ophthalmology, Riverhead, NY

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Ophthalmology Riverhead, NY

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Neuro-Ophthalmology

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  • Office

    54 Commerce Drive
    Suite 6
    Riverhead, NY 11901
    Phone+1 631-265-8780
    Fax+1 631-765-0048

Education & Training

  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalFellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 2001 - 2002
  • New York Medical College at Westchester Medical Center
    New York Medical College at Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 1999 - 2001
  • Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital
    Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1998 - 1999
  • Presbyterian Medical Center of the University of Pennsylvania Health System
    Presbyterian Medical Center of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Transitional Year, 1997 - 1998
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1997
  • New York University
    New York UniversityBA, Philosophy, 1988 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1999 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2017 - 2021
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2017 - 2019
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2017 - 2019
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2018 - 2019
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2017 - 2019
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons, 2014
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Committees

  • Board Member, SightMD Board of Directors 2014 - Present
  • Member, Physicians Health Organization, Board of Directors, Member 2013 - Present
  • Chief of Ophthalmology, Eastern Long Island Hospital 2012 - Present
  • Vice President of Medical Staff, Medical Staff Eastern Long Island Hospital 2013 - 2015
  • Chairman of Surgery, Eastern Long Island Hospital 2012 - 2015
  • Chairman, Operating Room Renovation Committee 2012 - 2015
  • Member, American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2006 - 2007
  • Chairman, Duke University Eye Center, Quality Improvement Committee 2004 - 2006
  • Chairman, Duke University Eye Center, Credentialing Committee 2004 - 2006
  • Member, North American Neuro-ophthalmology Society (NANOS) 2004 - 2006
  • Chairman of Surgery, Medical Executive Committe

Professional Memberships