
Rene S Rodriguez-Sains MD FACS
Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery, Ocular Oncology
Voluntary Faculty NYU School of Medicine
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24 Purcell StreetStaten Island, NY 10310
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Summary
- BRIEF CURRICULUM VITAE
NYU School of Medicine: M.D. 1977
NYU-Bellevue-Manhattan VA: Intern 77-78
Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH): Ophthalmology Resident 78-81,
Chief Resident 80-81
MEETH-NYH-Cornell MC: Heed Fellow
Ocular Oncology, Ophthalmic Plastic &
Reconstructive Surgery 81-82
DIPLOMATE:
American Board of Ophthalmology
FELLOW:
American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
American Academy of Facial Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery
American College of Surgeons
American Academy of Ophthalmology
ACADEMIC & CLINICAL AFFILIATIONS:
(Prior to 12/01/2015 Appointment as Chief
of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery at Marshall
University in West Virginia)
New York University School of Medicine:
Clinical Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology (1983-2015)
Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Dermatology(1983-2005)
Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital:
Attending Surgeon (1983-2015)
Chief Ocular Tumor and Orbital Clinic
(1989-2005)
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary:
Assistant Attending Surgeon (1983-2015)
Bellevue Hospital Center:
Attending Surgeon (1983-2015)
RENE S. RODRIGUEZ-SAINS, MD, FACS, P.C., President
Private Practice
799 Park Avenue, NYC
January 1, 1983 - November15, 2015
Author of over 75 articles, chapters and books dealing with Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ophthalmic Oncology diagnosis, treatment, surgery and reconstruction of neoplastic and non neoplastic topics, including cosmetic, association of ocular and cutaneous melanomas in the Atypical Mole Syndrome, role of UV in causation of cancers and facial aging, among others.
Over 180 national and international lectures. Member of the Medical Advisory Board and Consultant to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Scientific Advisory Committee of MDSolar Sciences, a company devoted to skin cancer prevention and sun protection.
EDITORIAL BOARDS/JOURNAL REVIEWS
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Ophthalmology
British J Ophthal
Education & Training
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell/Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1978 - 1982
NYU Grossman School of MedicineInternship, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1978
New York University School of MedicineClass of 1977
Queens College, City University of New YorkBA, Cum Laude, 1969 - 1973
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1978 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2020 - 2023
NJ State Medical License 1999 - 2023
TX State Medical License 2018 - 2020
WV State Medical License 2015 - 2019
CT State Medical License 2005 - 2008
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors Texas 2019
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle-Connolly Guides
- Super Doctors New York Times Magazine, 2006-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsABCDEF guide.Rene Rodriguez-Sains
Ophthalmology. 2013-11-01 - 4 citationsPigmented conjunctival neoplasms.René S. Rodríguez-Sains
Orbit. 2002-09-01 - Regarding invasion of the lacrimal system by basal cell carcinoma.Rene S. Rodriguez-Sains
Dermatologic Surgery. 2000-02-01
Journal Articles
- Regarding Invasion of Lacrimal Systems by Basal Cell CarcinomaRodriguez-Sains, R.S, Derm. Surg., 1/1/2000
- Melanoma of the EyelidRodriguez-Sains, R.S, Plast. Reconstr. Surg, 1/1/1999
- Coexistent Primary Ocular and Cutaneous MelanomaRodriguez-Sains, R.S, Arch. Dermatol, 1/1/1994
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- The Sun, the Eyelids and the EyeRodriguez-Sains, R.S, The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal, 1/1/2005
- The Eyelids and Cancer: looking at the sun - a danger to the eyesRodriguez-Sains, R.S, Primary Care & Cancer, 1/1/2001
- Looking at the Sun: A Danger to the EyesRodriguez-Sains, R.S, The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal, 1/1/2000
Press Mentions
Dr. Joseph Shapiro Recognized as One of Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors®February 21st, 2018
Protect Your Eyes: Everyday Steps to Sun SafetyAugust 13th, 2012
Research History
- Summer Research Fellow, Oncology Section, Department of Dermatology, New York University Medical CenterCutaneous malignant melanoma clinical and laboratory research project, under the supervision of Alfred W. Kopf, MD, Head of Dermatologic Oncology Division, culmination of which led to publication of a major review article and an authoritative textbook, influencing me to a life of melanoma study.1974 - 1979
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish, French
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