Dr. Bahram Alyeshmerni, M.D.

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Bahram Alyeshmerni, who serves patients in New York, New York.

Dr. Alyeshmerni is a reputable ophthalmologist working with the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in New York City, New York. Dr.Alyeshmerni takes great pride in being an integral part of such a wonderful and extremely talented team of doctors and staff. 

“Founded in 1820 and now one of the world’s leading facilities for treating diseases of the eyes, ears, nose, and throat, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) combines a rich history of specialty care with award-winning clinical excellence in order to serve our community, as well as patients from the Tri-State area, across the nation, and internationally”, states the website of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE).

Raised in his native country, Iran, Dr. Alyeshmerni attended Shiraz University School of Medicine (the former Pahlavi University School of Medicine) and graduated with his medical degree in 1976. Upon relocating to the United States, he completed his internship in internal medicine at the New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens (1979-1980) and his residency in ophthalmology at Interfaith Medical Center in brooklyn, NY (1980-1983). Dr. Alyeshmerni then undertook a cornea fellowship at the NY Eye and Ear Infirmary (1983-1984).

Following his training, he attained board certification in ophthalmology through the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The American Board of Ophthalmology is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America. Founded in 1916, the ABO was the first American Board established to certify medical specialists.

In addition to his work at NYEE, Dr. Alyeshmerni maintains hospital privileges at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream in Valley Stream, New York. he is also a practicing ophthalmologist at Park Health Center in South Ozone Park, New York.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye. An ophthalmologist is a physician who specializes in ophthalmology. The credentials include a degree in medicine, followed by additional four to five years of residency training in ophthalmology. Park Health Center was started by Doctor Jamil Abraham in 1967. The clinic features specialists in every field of medicine including cardiology, internal medicine, pediatrics, dermatology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, neurology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain management, urology, wound care, and much more.

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