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Richard Braunstein, MD, Ophthalmology, New York, NY

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Ophthalmology • New York, NY

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Arlene and Arthur Levine Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

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  • Office

    210 East 64th Street
    7th Floor
    New York, NY 10065
    Phone+1 212-702-7300

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1993 - 1994
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1990 - 1993
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellInternship, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1990
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1995 - 1998
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1993 - 1994
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2014-2016
  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2013-2016
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2003-2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Top Earners at Lenox Hill Hospital and Maimonides Medical Center
    Top Earners at Lenox Hill Hospital and Maimonides Medical CenterMay 26th, 2020
  • Northwell Health Opens New Eye Institute in Bethpage
    Northwell Health Opens New Eye Institute in BethpageFebruary 10th, 2020
  • Ophthalmologists Push Against Insurer on Anesthesia Policy
    Ophthalmologists Push Against Insurer on Anesthesia PolicyMarch 30th, 2018

Professional Memberships

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