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Richard Mackool, MD, Ophthalmology, Astoria, NY

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Ophthalmology • Astoria, NY

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, NYU School of Medicine

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  • Office

    3127 41st St
    Astoria, NY 11103
    Phone+1 718-728-3400
    Fax+1 718-721-7562

Summary

  • Dr Richard Mackool is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of cataract, implant, and refractive surgery who also specializes in glaucoma, vitreous and corneal microsurgery. He has published hundreds of articles on the above subjects.

Education & Training

  • 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, 1970 - 1973
  • University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1968 - 1969
  • Boston University School of Medicine
    Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1968

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1970 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2012 - 2017
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2005 - 2014
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2013 - 2013
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2011 - 2011
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in NY Castle Connolly, 1990-2017
  • Charles Kelman Innovator Award American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2013
  • Best Cataract Surgeons in US Ophthalmology Times, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Dr. Richard Mackool, Dr. Richard Mackool, MD, Dr. R Mackool, Dr. Richard James Mackool