Dr. Cooney is a practicing vitreoretinal surgeon who was previously an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University and later became the director of the Medical Retina Service, the Duke Center for Macular Degeneration, and the medical retina fellowship program from 2001 to 2005. He received a MBA degree from Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
About
Dr. Cooney serves as a consultant and advisory board member for several pharmaceutical companies. In 1998, Dr. Cooney helped to establish InnoRx, an ophthalmic drug delivery and pharmaceutical company acquired by SurModics and served as a consultant from 2000 to 2002.
Clinical Practice
Dr. Cooney’s clinical practice focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal diseases, particularly age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. He is actively involved in the clinical development of new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for vitreoretinal disease and the training of residents and fellows.
Education
Undergraduate: Siena College
Medical School: Columbia University
Ophthalmology Residency: Johns Hopkins University
Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University
MBA: University of North Carolina
Academic Appointments
Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology,
Innovations
Helped establish InnoRx, an ophthalmic drug delivery and pharmaceutical company acquired by SurModics
The VRMNY retina doctors in the Lower Manhattan are world-recognized retina experts in difficult-to-diagnose and rare conditions. They offer the latest treatments for retinal diseases, focusing on treating macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal tears and detachments. This exceptional and unique expertise, joined with their attentive, empathetic concern and careful approach means that even expert Manhattan ophthalmologists turn to Downtown Manhattan retina doctors first when they or their families need care.
Our ophthalmologists in Downtown 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 center in Downtown, Manhattan, VRMNY is the largest retina vitreous center in the New York Metropolitan area.
Our Downtown, 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 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. Richard F. Spaide, please contact our ophthalmology practice by number: (212) 234-3367.
Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York
110 Lafayette St, Suite 502
New York, NY 10013
Office Tel # (212) 234-3367
(212) 861-9797
Fax: (212) 628-0698
Web Address:
https://www.vrmny.com/
https://www.vrmny.com/locations/downtown-manhattan/
Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/QT1BMFr3djLXn6427
https://plus.codes/87G7PX9X+7J New York
Nearby Locations:
Lower Manhattan | Little Italy | Chinatown | Civic Center | Tribeca | SoHo
10013 | 10012 | 10007 | 10002
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8am–5pm
Payment: cash, check, credit cards.
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- VRMNY (DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN)The Downtown ophthalmologists and retina specialists at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York are internationally known leaders in diagnosing and treating retinal diseases. The VRMNY retina doctors in the Lower Manhattan are world-recognized retina experts in difficult-to-diagnose and rare conditions. They offer the latest treatments for retinal diseases, focusing on treating macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal tears and detachments. This exceptional and unique expe
Work history
OphthalmologyVRMNY (DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN)
110 Lafayette St Suite 502, New York, NY 10013, USAFull Time
The Downtown ophthalmologists and retina specialists at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York are internationally known leaders in diagnosing and treating retinal diseases. The VRMNY retina doctors in the Lower Manhattan are world-recognized retina experts in difficult-to-diagnose and rare conditions. They offer the latest treatments for retinal diseases, focusing on treating macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal tears and detachments. This exceptional and unique expertise, joined with their attentive, empathetic concern and careful approach means that even expert Manhattan ophthalmologists turn to Downtown Manhattan retina doctors first when they or their families need care.
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 Downtown 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 center in Downtown, Manhattan, VRMNY is the largest retina vitreous center in the New York Metropolitan area.
Our Downtown, 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. Richard F. Spaide, please contact our ophthalmology practice by number: (212) 234-3367.
Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/V69qfU2eHGCS8p337
https://plus.codes/87G7PX9X+7J New York
Nearby Service Locations:
Tribeca, New York, NY, USA
Gramercy Park, New York, NY, USA
Ukrainian Village, New York, NY, USA
Alphabet City, New York, NY 10009, USA
Lower East Side, New York, NY, USA
Chinatown, New York, NY, USA
Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY, USA
West Village, New York, NY, USA
Bowery, New York, NY, USA
Greenwich Village, New York, NY, USA
East Village, New York, NY, USA
NoHo, New York, NY, USA
Civic Center, New York, NY, USA
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
Union Square, New York, NY 10003, USA
SoHo, New York, NY, USA
Seaport, New York, NY 10038, USA
Nearby Service Zip Codes:
10012, 10002, 10013, 10278, 10007, 10282, 10279, 10271, 10038, 10005
Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York
110 Lafayette St, Suite 502
New York, NY 10013
Office Tel # (212) 234-3367
(212) 861-9797
Fax: (212) 628-0698
Web Address:
https://www.vrmny.com/
https://www.vrmny.com/locations/downtown-manhattan/
Working Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8am–5pm
Payment: cash, check, credit cards.
Skills
- Client Service