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Kathryn Colby, MD, Ophthalmology, New York, NY, NYU Langone Hospitals

KathrynA.ColbyMDPhD

Ophthalmology • New York, NY

Cornea & External Disease, Ocular Oncology

Elisabeth J Cohen Professor and Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, New York University Langone Health

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Overview of Dr. Colby

Dr. Kathryn Colby is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including NYU Langone Hospitals and NYC Health + Hospitals / Bellevue. She received her medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine and has been in practice 25 years. Dr. Colby accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. She is one of 192 doctors at NYU Langone Hospitals and one of 65 doctors at NYC Health + Hospitals / Bellevue who specialize in Ophthalmology. She has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1993 - 1996
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandInternship, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1993
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2015 - 2020
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Unintended Consequences of Hand Sanitizer Use in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic  
    Kathryn Colby, MD, JAMA Ophthalmology
  • Association of Metformin Use with Age-Related Macular Degeneration  
    Kathryn Colby, MD, JAMA Ophthalmology

Authored Content

  • Sex Diversity in Ophthalmology Leadership in 2020—A Call for ActionMarch 2020

Press Mentions

  • Case Reports Detail Vision Loss Linked to Recalled Artificial Tears
    Case Reports Detail Vision Loss Linked to Recalled Artificial TearsMarch 22nd, 2023
  • Renowned Eye Surgeon Named Vice Chair for Ophthalmology Education & Director of Cornea Service at NYU Langone Health
    Renowned Eye Surgeon Named Vice Chair for Ophthalmology Education & Director of Cornea Service at NYU Langone HealthAugust 9th, 2021
  • Children Are Consuming Hand Sanitizer. Here’s How to Keep Them Safe
    Children Are Consuming Hand Sanitizer. Here’s How to Keep Them SafeFebruary 25th, 2021
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Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS California PPO
    BCBS Massachusetts Blue Care Elect PPO
    Blue Shield California PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Harvard Pilgrim HMO
    Health Net California Large Group PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Medical Mutual of Ohio SuperMed Plus
    Medical Mutual of Ohio SuperMed POS
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    UniCare PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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