Dr. Yannuzzi is founder of VRMNY as well as vice-chairman and director of the LuEsther T. Mertz Retinal Research Center of the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital. He is also founder and president of The Macula Foundation, Inc., which has distributed several million dollars to eye research across the country.
Dr. Yannuzzi has made numerous innovative and lasting contributions in imaging, drug development, and therapeutic modalities. He was the first to use oral non-steroid anti-inflammatory medication for the treatment of cystoid macular edema and developed an eye drop to treat this condition. He has described new diseases as well as new associations and manifestations of established entities and photosensitization.
He has published over 400 scientific papers and 13 books, which have earned him respect and admiration in the ophthalmic-retinal community. He is well recognized as a devoted and excellent educator, a superb clinical diagnostician, and a prolific organizer of retinal meetings worldwide.
Dr. Yannuzzi is the recipient of numerous awards, including an honorary doctorate by the University of Ancona, the Michelson Award for Retinal Vascular Disease, a Distinguished Alumnus Award by Boston University, the Henkind, Gass, and Patz Medals by The Macula Society, the Alcon Research Award, the Herman Wacker Award of the Club Jules Gonin, the Arthur J. Bedelle Award, the Retinal Research Award and the Gass Medal of the Retina Society, the Bietti Medal, the Pisart Award from the Lighthouse International, and the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York
950 3rd Ave 3rd floor,
New York, NY 10022
Office Tel # (212) 861-9797
Fax: (212) 628–0698
Web Address:
https://www.vrmny.com/
https://www.vrmny.com/locations/manhattan/
Our location on the map:
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https://plus.codes/87G8Q26J+3R New York
Nearby Locations:
Manhattan, NY
Lenox Hill | Upper East Side | Midtown East | Upper West Side
10021 | 10022 | 10023
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8am–5pm
Payment: cash, check, credit cards.
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- Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New YorkThe ophthalmologists and retina specialists at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York are internationally known leaders in diagnosing and treating retinal diseases. VRMNY retina doctors have trained and taught at some of the world's finest and most respected academic institutions. The physicians who comprise the best retina specialists in New York are experts in vitrectomy procedure and hold academic appointments at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York University, and the New York Eye and Ear
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OphthalmologyVitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York
950 3rd Ave 3rd floor, New York, NY 10022, USAFull Time
The ophthalmologists and retina specialists at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York are internationally known leaders in diagnosing and treating retinal diseases.
VRMNY retina doctors have trained and taught at some of the world's finest and most respected academic institutions. The physicians who comprise the best retina specialists in New York are experts in vitrectomy surgery and hold academic appointments at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York University, and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Our ophthalmologists in New York City specialize in treating all medical and surgical retinal conditions, emphasizing macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, the two leading causes of retinal vision loss.
With state-of-the-art New York ophthalmology centers in Manhattan, VRMNY is the largest retina vitreous center in the New York Metropolitan area.
Our New York ophthalmologists and eye doctors publish more in the foremost peer-reviewed journals than any other private or academic group in the United States. The practice devotes its time and resources to research and developing new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Many current concepts in retinal disease and treatment recognized worldwide were invented at VRMNY.
The attention, empathetic concern, and careful approach of the eye care specialists and their support team of retina surgeons explain the success of VRMNY. The over 60 member staff provides a full range of educational, medical, and surgical services. With an emphasis on patient education, the staff delivers compassionate and empowering care.
For more information about the Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York, our doctors, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Lawrence A. Yannuzzi, MD, please contact our ophthalmology practice by number: (212) 861-9797.
Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York
950 3rd Ave 3rd floor,
New York, NY 10022
Office Tel # (212) 861-9797
Fax: (212) 628–0698
Web Address:
https://www.vrmny.com/
https://www.vrmny.com/locations/manhattan/
Our location on the map:
https://goo.gl/maps/v9rE1BWBd6tsFgPaA
https://plus.codes/87G8Q26J+3R New York
Nearby Locations:
Manhattan, NY
Lenox Hill | Upper East Side | Midtown East | Upper West Side
10021 | 10022 | 10023
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8am–5pm
Payment: cash, check, credit cards.
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Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, New York, New YorkChief Resident in Ophthalmology
210 E 64th St, New York, NY 10065, USA
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Medical School: Boston University Medical School, Boston, MassachusettsHigh Honors, Alpha Omega Alpha Society - MD
Boston, MA 02215, USA
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