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Avnish Deobhakta, MD, Ophthalmology, New York, NY, Mount Sinai Beth Israel

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Ophthalmology • New York, NY

Retinal Disease

Assistant Professor, Vitreoretinal Surgery and Diseases, Department of Ophthalmology

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Summary

  • Avnish Deobhakta, MD, completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University and his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College. He subsequently completed his Ophthalmology residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami and then finished a 2-year surgical retina fellowship at Columbia University. Some of his research interests include experimental treatment modalities for Age Related Macular Degeneration, novel surgical techniques for Retinal Detachment and other surgical retinal diseases, and unique imaging techniques for retinal disease. Dr. Avnish Deobhakta is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists and The American Academy of Ophthalmology.

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    Eclipse Related Eye Study

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    Eclipse Eye Damage Study

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia and Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2012 - 2014
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 2009 - 2012
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 2008
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityBA, Economics, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Weill Cornell Medical College, 2008

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Gender-Specific Trends in Ophthalmologist Medicare CollectionsJanuary 2020

Press Mentions

  • Heavy Drinking Can Damage Every Part of the Eye
    Heavy Drinking Can Damage Every Part of the EyeJune 24th, 2022
  • High Levels of Exhaust Pollutants May Raise Risk for Degenerative Eye Disease
    High Levels of Exhaust Pollutants May Raise Risk for Degenerative Eye DiseaseAugust 21st, 2019
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    When It Comes to Treating Obesity, Is Fitness More Important Than Fatness?January 16th, 2018
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Avnish Deobhakta, Dr. Avnish Deobhakta, MD, Dr. A Deobhakta, Dr. Avnish Arvind Deobhakta