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Dr. William M Schiff M.D.
Ophthalmologist
635 W 165th St Box 92 New York NY, 10032About
Dr. William Schiff is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Schiff specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Schiff 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. Schiff 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
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Awards
- New York Super Doctors 2008-2012
- 2008-2012 New York Super Doctors
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Member North Shore-LIJ Medical Group
- Member of North Shore-LIJ Medical Group
Fellowships
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
- New York Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center
- St Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center - Roosevelt Div
Dr. William M Schiff M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 635 W 165th St Box 92
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