Donald J. D'Amico, M.D.
Locations and Appointments
Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology
Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology
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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.
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
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
Languages
- English
Titles & Positions
Chair of Ophthalmology
John Milton McLean Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologist-in-Chief
Professor of Ophthalmology
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