Donald J. D'Amico, M.D.
Donald J. D'Amico, M.D.
One of America's Top Doctors - Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Rated one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors

Donald J. D'Amico, M.D.

Ophthalmology
One of America's Top Doctors - Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Rated one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors
Specialties
Ophthalmology, Medical Retina, Plaquenil Screening, Ophthalmic Oncology, Uveitis, more

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Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology

1305 York Avenue
11th Floor
New York, NY 10021
US
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Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology

36 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013
US
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  • AETNA
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About Donald J. D'Amico, M.D.

Donald J. D'Amico, MD, Professor and Chair of the Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, is an internationally recognized leader in the field of vitreoretinal surgery. He assumed the Chair at Weill Cornell in 2006 after his longstanding positions at Harvard Medical School as Professor of Ophthalmology, and as Associate Chief of Ophthalmology and Director of the Diabetic Unit at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.


A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois College of Medicine, he completed his residency at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He completed his fellowship in vitreoretinal diseases at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, followed by selection as Chief Resident in Ophthalmology at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary prior to joining the Harvard faculty.


Dr. D'Amico has published over 175 articles on vitreoretinal diseases and has co-edited two books covering comprehensive retinal themes. He has participated as a principal investigator or co-investigator in many clinical trials and laboratory investigations. His major interests include: vitreoretinal surgery; diabetic retinopathy; macular degeneration; experimental lasers and other technologies for the surgical treatment of vitreoretinal disorders such as retinal detachment, macular holes and epiretinal membranes; and endophthalmitis and intravitreal drug therapy. As attending physician specializing in the care of patients with vitreoretinal disorders at the Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology, Dr. D'Amico also provides direct instruction of medical students, ophthalmology residents, and retina fellows. In this role he has twice received the Teacher of the Year Award given by the residents of the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.


Dr. D'Amico is a distinguished national and international lecturer and is the recipient of many honors, including the Honor Award and the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He serves on the board of four major journals, and is highly active in professional societies. He is a past President of the Retina Society, and is the immediate past President of the prestigious international retinal organization Club Jules Gonin.


Donald J. D'Amico, M.D., Professor and Chair of the Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, discusses diabetic retinopathy, a retina disorder caused by complications of diabetes.


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Expertise

  • Detached Retina Repair

  • Diabetes Eye Exam

  • Diabetic Eye Disease

  • Diabetic Retinal Exams

  • Diabetic Retinopathy

  • Macular Degeneration

  • Retina

  • Retina and Vitreous Surgery

  • Retina Degeneration

  • Retinal Detachment

  • Retinal Disease

  • Retinal Surgery

  • Vitreoretinal Disorder

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Education

  • Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

  • Internship: Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center

  • Medical School: University of Illinois School of Medicine

  • Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Harvard

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Languages

  • English
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Titles & Positions

  • Chair of Ophthalmology

  • John Milton McLean Professor of Ophthalmology

  • Ophthalmologist-in-Chief

  • Professor of Ophthalmology

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Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

Education

  • Fellowship: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
  • Residency: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Harvard
  • Internship: Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center
  • Medical School: University of Illinois School of Medicine

Titles & Positions

  • Chair of Ophthalmology
  • John Milton McLean Professor of Ophthalmology
  • Ophthalmologist-in-Chief
  • Professor of Ophthalmology

Languages Spoken

  • English