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Edwin Schottenstein, MD, Ophthalmology, New York, NY, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

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Ophthalmology • New York, NY

Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related, Retinal Disease

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Summary

  • Dr. Edwin Schottenstein is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai and NYU Langone Hospitals. He received his medical degree from University of Toledo College of Medicine and has been in practice 39 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in cataract related, glaucoma related, and retinal disease and is experienced in glaucoma and related disorders, pediatric glaucoma, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery.

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 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1981 - 1994
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1982 - 1993
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

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

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

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