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Tongalp H. Tezel, MD

Ophthalmology
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Specialties
Ophthalmology, Medical Retina, Retinal & Vitreoretinal Surgery,

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iconAbout Tongalp H. Tezel, MD

Tongalp H. Tezel, MD is the Chang Family Endowed Professor of Ophthalmology and the Director of the Vitreoretinal Service and Fellowship Program at the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tezel is an internationally known clinician-scientist and a leader in the management of vitreoretinal diseases.

Dr. Tezel received his medical degree and initial ophthalmology training in Ankara, Turkey at Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, and completed his ophthalmology residency at Washington University School of Medicine. He later trained under Dr. Stanley Chang and received his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery here at Columbia University.

He is a fellow of the American Academy of...

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology

iconExpertise

  • Detached Retina Repair
  • Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Diabetic Retinal Exams
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Macular Hole
  • Macular Pucker

iconEducation

  • Fellowship: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • Internship: St Mary's Health Center
  • Residency: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

iconLanguages

  • French
  • German
  • Turkish

iconTitles & Positions

  • Chang Family Professor of Ophthalmology
  • Director, Retina Division
  • Director, Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program

iconHospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center