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Dr. Scott S Weissman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
340 E 49th St New York NY, 10017About
Dr. Scott Weissman is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Weissman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Weissman can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Weissman can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1983
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Acanthamoeba keratitis: clinical signs and analysis of outcome.
- Effects of topical timolol (0.5%) and betaxolol (0.5%) on corneal sensitivity.
- Role of peptidergic neurons in ocular herpes simplex infection in mice.
- An experimental model of carotid artery occlusive disease.
- Experimental carotid occlusion: funduscopic and fluorescein angiographic findings.
- Ciliary body enlargement and cyst formation in uveitis.
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
Dr. Scott S Weissman M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 340 E 49th St
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Nearest Hospitals
NYU HOSPITALS CENTERl
550 FIRST AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10016