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Tongalp Tezel, MD, Ophthalmology, New York, NY

TongalpTezelMD

Ophthalmology New York, NY

Retinal Disease, Uveitis

Professor and Director of the Retina Service, Harkness Eye Ins, Columbia University

Overview of Dr. Tezel

Tongalp Tezel, MD, is an Ophthalmologist based in New York, NY, with subspecialties in Retinal Disease and Uveitis. His education includes an internship in Internal Medicine at SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis (1998-1999), a residency in Ophthalmology at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium (1999-2002), and graduation from Hacettepe University FOM in 1984. Dr. Tezel has substantial experience in fields like macular edema, optical coherence tomography, glaucoma and related disorders, retina surgery, and vitreoretinal disease. His research in these areas is well-published and cited in respected journals like Translational Vision Science & Technology and Plos One. Dr. Tezel is a distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Retina Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Ophthalmology, 1999 - 2002
  • SSM St Mary's Hospital-St Louis
    SSM St Mary's Hospital-St LouisInternship, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 1999
  • Hacettepe University FOM
    Hacettepe University FOMClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2011 - 2015
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2003 - 2014
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow of American Society of Retina Specialists
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Phase 2 Clinical Trial Is Now Open at Columbia to Test Gene Therapy for Dry Macular Degeneration
    Phase 2 Clinical Trial Is Now Open at Columbia to Test Gene Therapy for Dry Macular DegenerationMarch 9th, 2021
  • ILM Peeling with Retinal Staining Aids Macular Hole Closure
    ILM Peeling with Retinal Staining Aids Macular Hole ClosureApril 10th, 2017

Grant Support

  • Proteomic Analysis Of Age-Related Macular DegenerationNational Eye Institute2005–2007

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German, French, Turkish

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
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