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Sarah Van Tassel, M.D.

Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma,

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Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology

36 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013
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iconAbout Sarah Van Tassel, M.D.

Sarah H. Van Tassel, M.D. is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and Director of the Glaucoma Service and Glaucoma Fellowship at Weill Cornell Medicine Ophthalmology.  Dr. Van Tassel specializes in glaucoma evaluation and treatment, including medical management, laser, and surgical procedures. She also performs cataract surgery and is up-to-date on the latest advances in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).

A native of Missouri, Dr. Van Tassel graduated summa cum laude from Duke University.  She attended Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, where she also completed her residency in ophthalmology. Dr. Van Tassel then returned to Duke for a fellowship in glaucom...

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology

iconExpertise

  • Cataract
  • Childhood Glaucoma
  • Clinical Research
  • Comprehensive Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Surgery
  • Glaucoma Suspect
  • Laser Iridotomy

iconEducation

  • Degrees: Duke University
  • Degrees: Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

iconLanguages

  • English

iconTitles & Positions

  • Associate Attending Ophthalmologist
  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

iconHospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital