Dr. Paul N. Orloff MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Paul N. Orloff MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(24)
178 East 71st St New York NY, 10021
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Paul Orloff is an ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Orloff specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Orloff 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. Orloff 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

Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1977

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1977

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish 40 years of experience
Dr. Paul N. Orloff MD
Dr. Paul N. Orloff MD's Expert Contributions
  • How long is the recovery from a cataract surgery?

    The answer, unfortunately, is quite variable. For younger people, with healthy corneas, sight can be dramatically improved in one day. If the surgery was complicated the corneas can be cloudy for several weeks and require additional drops. In addition, the intraocular lens power must be accurate to see well. If she is not improving in a week and you do not have a satisfactory explanation, a second opinion is in order. READ MORE

Expert Publications

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Faculty Titles & Positions

  • ASSOCIATE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN MANHATTAN EYE EAR AND THROAT HOSPITAL/NORTHWELL 1982 - 2018

Awards

  • HOBIE AWARD 2011 NYS OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 
  • SECRETARIAT AWARD 2001 AMERICAN ACADDEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 
  • NICHOLAS ROMAYNE AWARD 2018 NEW YORK COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY 
  • STATE AFFAIRS HALL OF FAME AWARD 2015 AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Migraine
  • Conjunctivitis

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology  
  • New York State Ophthalmological Society  
  • Medical Society of the State of New York  
  • New York County Medical Society  
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Society  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • PRESIDENT, MANHATTAN EYE FOUNDATION

Internships

  • Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • Ny State Ophthalmological Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, New York County Medical Society, Manhattan Eye Foundation Inc

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Commitment to making his profession better and having the prowess to do that.

Favorite professional publications

  • American Journal of Ophthalmology

Dr. Paul N. Orloff MD's Practice location

Dr. Paul Orloff, MD

178 East 71st St -
New York, NY 10021
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New patients: 212-737-2124
Fax: 212-737-2012

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