Sophia Siu MD
Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery
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5318 7th AveBrooklyn, NY 11220
Phone+1 212-858-9828
Fax+1 212-858-9728
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Summary
- Dr. Sophia Siu is an ophthalmologist based in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY, and Flushing Queens, NY with subspecialties in cataract, cornea, and refractive surgery including ICL and SMILE. She completed her medical education at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, with residency from Temple University Hospital and fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital. Since 2019, she has been practicing at her own office, NY Partners in Ophthalmology. Dr. Siu has published several articles on topics including choroidal nevi which have been cited numerous times. She is involved in clinical trials comparing different types of laser trabeculoplasty for glaucoma.
Education & Training
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2016 - 2017
Temple University HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 2013 - 2016
Main Line Health System/Lankenau Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2012 - 2013- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2012
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2017 - 2028
PA State Medical License 2012 - 2018
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Clinical Trials
- 180 Degree vs. 360 Degree Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty as Initial Therapy for Glaucoma Start of enrollment: 2014 Sep 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- In mRNA drug and vaccine immunogenicity, expression patterns matter.Sophia Siu, Brian D Brown
Molecular Therapy. 2026-08-05 - 45 citationsHuman gut microbiota stimulate defined innate immune responses that vary from phylum to strain.Matthew P Spindler, Sophia Siu, Ilaria Mogno, Zhihua Li, Chao Yang
Cell Host & Microbe. 2022-10-12 - 4 citationsLimited intestinal inflammation despite diarrhea, fecal viral RNA and SARS-CoV-2-specific IgA in patients with acute COVID-19.Graham J. Britton, Alice Chen-Liaw, Francesca Cossarini, Alexandra E. Livanos, Matthew P. Spindler
Scientific Reports. 2021-06-25
Press Mentions
Hepatocyte Detargeting Improves mRNA Vaccine Immunity in Lymphoma ModelApril 30th, 2026- New Research Challenges Understanding of mRNA Vaccines and Establishes Innovative Way to Make Them More EffectiveApril 30th, 2026
Grant Support
- Hepatocytes and skeletal myocytes shape immunity to mRNA-LNP encoded proteinICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI2025–2029
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Other Languages
- Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish
External Links
- Practice Websitehttp://nypeye.com
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