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Edwin Schottenstein, MD, Ophthalmology, New York, NY

Edwin M Schottenstein MD

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related, Retinal Disease


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  • 140 W 71st StNew York, NY 10023

  • Phone+1 212-874-2300

  • Fax+1 212-362-4316

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Summary

  • Dr. Edwin Schottenstein is an ophthalmologist based in New York, NY, with subspecialties in cataract-related, glaucoma-related, and retinal diseases. He completed his medical education at The University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1978, followed by internships and residencies in internal medicine, ophthalmology, and a transitional year at various esteemed institutions, including Stony Brook Medicine and Drexel University College of Medicine. His experience includes management of diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, related disorders, pediatric glaucoma, and performing minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. Dr. Schottenstein is recognized as a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has received CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 and Stage 2 Certifications multiple times.

Education & Training

  • Caritas Health Care (Brooklyn-Queens)
    Caritas Health Care (Brooklyn-Queens)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1982 - 1984
  • Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital
    Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1980 - 1982
  • Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital
    Stony Brook Medicine/University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1980
  • OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist Hospital
    OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1978 - 1979
  • The University of Toledo College of Medicine
    The University of Toledo College of MedicineClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1983 - 2027
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1981 - 1994
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1982 - 1993
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification IO Practiceware, IO Practiceware, Inc., 2012, 2014, 2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification IO Practiceware, IO Practiceware, Inc., 2012, 2014, 2017
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Press Mentions

  • Edwin M. Schottenstein, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.O., an Ophthalmologist in Private Practice
    Edwin M. Schottenstein, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.O., an Ophthalmologist in Private PracticeFebruary 25th, 2021

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