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Richard Gibralter, MD, Ophthalmology, Bronx, NY

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[Pronunciation: The Rick]

Ophthalmology • Bronx, NY

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

Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, NYU School of Medicine Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Director of Medical Student Education-Albert Einstein College of Medicine for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

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  • Office

    3332 Rochambeau Ave.
    3rd Floor Dept. Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
    Bronx, NY 10467
    Phone+1 718-920-4609
    Fax+1 718-881-5439

Summary

  • Dr. Richard Gibralter is an experienced Ophthalmologist based in Bronx, NY specializing in anterior segment related, cataract related, cornea & external disease, and refractive surgery. He is an alum of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (1976) and completed his residency and fellowship at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Gibralter is the Founding Director of Cataract & Corneal Associates, where he worked from 1982-2019. He has also worked extensively with corneal transplantation. He has been recognized as one of America's Top Doctors by Castle Connolly from 2011 to 2025. Dr. Gibralter has several notable publications under his name in high-profile medical journals.

Education & Training

  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1980 - 1981
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Ophthalmology, 1977 - 1980
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill Hospital
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Lenox Hill HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1977
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1977 - 2026
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2007 - 2015
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2024
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2011-2020
  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2007, 2010-2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

  • Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital-150 Years of Visionary History 
    Page 1 - 237Dr. Paul N. Orloff and Dr. Richard P GibralterManhattan Eye Foundation, New York, N.Y.Edition 1st,

Authored Content

  • Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital-150 years of Visionary HistoryOctober 2019

Committees

  • Ombudsman for Department of Ophthalmology, Forest Fires 2023 - Present
  • Committee Member for Analysis, Quality Assurance and Risk Management 2023 - Present

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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