
Edwin M Schottenstein MD
Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related, Retinal Disease
Physician
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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)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1982 - 1984
Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1980 - 1982
Stony Brook Medicine/University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1980
OhioHealth/Riverside Methodist HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1978 - 1979
The University of Toledo College of MedicineClass of 1978
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1983 - 2027
PA State Medical License 1981 - 1994
NJ State Medical License 1982 - 1993
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 PracticeFebruary 25th, 2021
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish
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