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Monica Dweck, MD, Ophthalmology, New York, NY

MonicaM.DweckMD

Ophthalmology New York, NY

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, Department of Ophthalmology Department of Medical Education Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai OCULOPLASTIC SURGEON, OPHTHALMOLOGY

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  • Office

    One Gustave Levy Place
    Department of Medical Education, ANN 13-30
    New York, NY 10029

Summary

  • Dr. Dweck, a native New Yorker and Princeton University graduate, has practiced in New York City since 1997. She is currently an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and the Department of Medical Education at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In 2019, she was appointed Director of Career Planning Services for Mount Sinai medical students and has also served as a Faculty Advisor since 2017. Dr. Dweck has been selected as an Innovation Leader for the Mount Sinai venture, the Diversity Innovation Hub.

    Prior to joining Mount Sinai, Dr. Dweck served as Director of Oculoplastic Surgery, Vice Chair and Residency Program Director in the Department of Ophthalmology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She is affiliated with New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Her particular areas of interest include eyelid, orbital and tearing problems and surgery in both children and adults.

    Dr. Dweck is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, National Medical Association and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Dweck is a board member of the New York State Board of Medicine.

    Among numerous honors and awards, US News and World Report has listed her annually since its “Top Doctor” inaugural listing in 2011. She has been named yearly in Castle Connolly “New York Metro Best Doctors” issues since 2000. The New York Times Magazine has included her on an annual basis in their "New York Super Doctors" since 2009. In 2019 and 2020, she was
    received the "Exceptional Women in Medicine" award from Castle Connolly Medical.

Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic
    Cleveland Clinic1991
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount SinaiResidency, Ophthalmology, 1986 - 1990
  • Hartford Hospital
    Hartford Hospital1986 - 1987
  • State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
    State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineClass of 1986
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityAB, Premed, 1972 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1987 - 2026
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctors Published annually in The New York Times Sunday Magazine, 2009-2012, 2014-2016, 2022-2024
  • Exceptional Women in Medicine Castle Connolly, 2019-2023
  • Vision Leader, Vision Service Award VISIONS, 2010, 2022
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • How to Treat (And Prevent) Dry Eyes, According to Eye Experts
    How to Treat (And Prevent) Dry Eyes, According to Eye ExpertsMarch 19th, 2021
  • Blepharitis Cases on the Rise: Here's Why Your Eyelids May Be Swollen Right Now
    Blepharitis Cases on the Rise: Here's Why Your Eyelids May Be Swollen Right NowDecember 4th, 2020
  • How to Test Your Vision (And Order Lenses) at Home, According to Doctors
    How to Test Your Vision (And Order Lenses) at Home, According to DoctorsMay 4th, 2020

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