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Rene Rodriguez-Sains, MD, Ophthalmology, Staten Island, NY

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Ophthalmology Staten Island, NY

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery, Ocular Oncology

Voluntary Faculty NYU School of Medicine

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  • Office

    24 Purcell Street
    Staten Island, NY 10310
    Phone+1 917-733-3303

Summary

  • BRIEF CURRICULUM VITAE

    NYU School of Medicine: M.D. 1977

    NYU-Bellevue-Manhattan VA: Intern 77-78

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH): Ophthalmology Resident 78-81,
    Chief Resident 80-81

    MEETH-NYH-Cornell MC: Heed Fellow
    Ocular Oncology, Ophthalmic Plastic &
    Reconstructive Surgery 81-82

    DIPLOMATE:
    American Board of Ophthalmology

    FELLOW:
    American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    American Academy of Facial Plastic and
    Reconstructive Surgery
    American College of Surgeons
    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    ACADEMIC & CLINICAL AFFILIATIONS:
    (Prior to 12/01/2015 Appointment as Chief
    of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery at Marshall
    University in West Virginia)

    New York University School of Medicine:
    Clinical Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology (1983-2015)
    Adjunct Assistant Professor,
    Dermatology(1983-2005)

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital:
    Attending Surgeon (1983-2015)
    Chief Ocular Tumor and Orbital Clinic
    (1989-2005)
    New York Eye & Ear Infirmary:
    Assistant Attending Surgeon (1983-2015)
    Bellevue Hospital Center:
    Attending Surgeon (1983-2015)

    RENE S. RODRIGUEZ-SAINS, MD, FACS, P.C., President
    Private Practice
    799 Park Avenue, NYC
    January 1, 1983 - November15, 2015

    Author of over 75 articles, chapters and books dealing with Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmic Oncology diagnosis, treatment, surgery and reconstruction of neoplastic and non neoplastic topics, including cosmetic, association of ocular and cutaneous melanomas in the Atypical Mole Syndrome, role of UV in causation of cancers and facial aging, among others.

    Over 180 national and international lectures. Member of the Medical Advisory Board and Consultant to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Scientific Advisory Committee of MDSolar Sciences, a company devoted to skin cancer prevention and sun protection.

    EDITORIAL BOARDS/JOURNAL REVIEWS

    Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
    Ophthalmology
    British J Ophthal

Education & Training

  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Ophthalmology, 1978 - 1982
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1978
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 1977
  • Queens College, City University of New York
    Queens College, City University of New YorkBA, Cum Laude, 1969 - 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1978 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - 2023
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1999 - 2023
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2018 - 2020
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2015 - 2019
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2005 - 2008
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors Texas 2019
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle-Connolly Guides
  • Super Doctors New York Times Magazine, 2006-2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Regarding Invasion of Lacrimal Systems by Basal Cell Carcinoma  
    Rodriguez-Sains, R.S, Derm. Surg., 1/1/2000
  • Melanoma of the Eyelid  
    Rodriguez-Sains, R.S, Plast. Reconstr. Surg, 1/1/1999
  • Coexistent Primary Ocular and Cutaneous Melanoma  
    Rodriguez-Sains, R.S, Arch. Dermatol, 1/1/1994
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • The Sun, the Eyelids and the Eye
    Rodriguez-Sains, R.S, The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal, 1/1/2005
  • The Eyelids and Cancer: looking at the sun - a danger to the eyes
    Rodriguez-Sains, R.S, Primary Care & Cancer, 1/1/2001
  • Looking at the Sun: A Danger to the Eyes
    Rodriguez-Sains, R.S, The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal, 1/1/2000
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Lectures

  • Eyelid Cancers: Diagnosis and Management 
    New York, NY - 3/20/2014
  • Eyelid and Eye Surface Tumors: Benign or Malignant? 
    New York, NY - 3/21/2013
  • Cutaneous and Ocular Nevi and Melanomas: The Atypical Mole Syndrome 
    New York, NY - 3/22/2012
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Press Mentions

  • Dr. Joseph Shapiro Recognized as One of Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors®
    Dr. Joseph Shapiro Recognized as One of Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors®February 21st, 2018
  • Protect Your Eyes: Everyday Steps to Sun Safety
    Protect Your Eyes: Everyday Steps to Sun SafetyAugust 13th, 2012

Research History

  • Summer Research Fellow, Oncology Section, Department of Dermatology, New York University Medical CenterCutaneous malignant melanoma clinical and laboratory research project, under the supervision of Alfred W. Kopf, MD, Head of Dermatologic Oncology Division, culmination of which led to publication of a major review article and an authoritative textbook, influencing me to a life of melanoma study.1974 - 1979

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, French