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Dr. Ilana B. Friedman PH. D.

Ophthalmologist

7238 Yellowstone Blvd Forest Hills NY, 11375

About

Ilana B. Friedman, MD, maintains Manhattan Ophthalmology located in New York, New York. With over a decade of experience practicing ophthalmology, Dr. Friedman specializes in pediatric ophthalmology, double vision, adult muscle, pediatric cataracts, and strabismus surgery. Dr. Friedman has extensive experience with both pediatric intraocular and muscle surgery. She currently holds a dual appointment in ophthalmology and pediatrics as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she also serves as fellowship director of the only accredited pediatric ophthamology fellowship program in the tri-state area. She was selected as the best surgery instructor by the ophthamology residents. Dr. Friedman is also an attending at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. Speaking regionally on her field, Dr. Friedman is a published author of a book chapter on pediatric cataracts and several articles on retinal disorders and Diabetes. Named Surgical Instructor of the Year, Dr. Friedman has been certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology as well.

Education and Training

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology- Ophthalmology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 24 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Adult MuscleDouble VisionPediatric CataractsPediatric OphthalmologyStrabismus Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local and Regional Public Speaking -
  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine -

Awards

  • Surgical Instructor of the Year   
  • Alumni Partner of the Year Award   

Internships

  • Staten Island University Hospital (Internal Medicine)

Fellowships

  • Manhattan Eye, Ear, & Throat Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, American Academy of Ophthalmology

Articles and Publications

  • Author, Book Chapter in Pediatric Cataracts
  • Articles Published on Retinal Disorders and Diabetes

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Her excellent mentors and the individualized patient; they are the center of all she does.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Family Time, Volunteer Work, Charities, Power Walking

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

Dr. Ilana B. Friedman PH. D.'s Practice location

69 East 71st Street -
New York, New York 10021
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Dr. Ilana Friedman

7238 Yellowstone Blvd -
Forest Hills, NY 11375
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