Dr. Irene Anna Barbazetto MD

Irene A. Barbazetto, M.D. is a vitreoretinal surgeon and macular disease specialist board certified in the United States and Europe. She is an internationally recognized expert in the Treatment Of Macular Degeneration, retinal vascular disease, Retinal Vein Occlusion, hereditary retinal disease, and diabetes.

About

Irene A. Barbazetto, M.D. is a vitreoretinal surgeon and macular disease specialist board certified in the United States and Europe. She is an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, retinal vein occlusion, hereditary retinal disease, and diabetes.

Author

The author of more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, she serves on the Editorial Board of the prestigious journal Graefe’s Archive of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. Dr. Barbazetto is the recipient of the 2009 Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Her patients voted her as one of the best retina doctors, America’s “Most Compassionate Physicians,” and she received the “Patient’s Choice Award” in 2010. Her academic affiliations include Columbia University, NYU, and Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital.

Education

A graduate of Hamburg University, Germany, Dr. Barbazetto’s doctoral thesis investigated a newly developed vision-screening test (H-Test) for pre-school children and was awarded cum laude. She completed her ophthalmology residency in Lübeck, Germany, where she participated in the development of photodynamic therapy for the treatment of macular degeneration.

Research Fellowship

In 2000, she came to New York for a research fellowship with Dr. Stanley Chang at Columbia University, focusing on the role of oxygen in the development of cataract after vitreoretinal surgery. She completed an internship in general surgery at the Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan and an ophthalmology residency at Columbia University. She was awarded a medical and surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and Columbia University.

Pioneer

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Barbazetto serves as an investigator on several national and international medical trials. She is a pioneer in the use of photodynamic therapy in the treatment of choroidal hemangioma and other ocular tumors and an active reviewer for several ophthalmologic publications. Dr. Barbazetto is a member of The American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), European Vision and Eye Research (EVER), New York State Ophthalmologic Society (NYOS), and The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).

Education

Undergraduate: Hamburg University
Medical School: Lübeck, Germany; Columbia University
Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship: Columbia University; Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital

Academic Appointments

Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology, Columbia University Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology, NYU

Curriculum Vitae

View Dr. Barbazetto’s full academic history, professional achievements, and research accomplishments.

Read more: https://www.vrmny.com/ophthalmologists-retina-specialists/irene-a-barbazetto-md/

About Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York:

The ophthalmologists and retina specialists at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York are internationally known leaders in diagnosing and treating retinal diseases.
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 New York City specialize in treating all medical and surgical retinal conditions, emphasizing macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease, the two leading causes of retinal vision loss.
With state-of-the-art New York ophthalmology centers in Manhattan, VRMNY is the largest retina vitreous center in the New York Metropolitan area.
Our 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. Irene A. Barbazetto, M.D, please contact our ophthalmology practice by number: (212) 861–9797.

Our services:
Macular Degeneration Treatment
Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
Macular Hole Surgery
Retinal Detachment Surgery
Vitrectomy Surgery

Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York
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New York, NY 10022
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