Deepika Malik, MD, FASRS, FAAO, Vitreoretina surgeon with Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island

Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Deepika Malik, who serves patients throughout the State of New York.

Dr. Malik is a highly trained ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon with extensive experience in the management of various macular disorders, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, retinal tears, detachment, macular pucker, macular hole, inflammatory intraocular disorders and retinal surgeries including micro-incision vitrectomy (MIVS), retinal lasers, autologous retinal transplant and scleral buckling. Her expertise in surgical retinal diseases makes her a sought-after surgeon by patients and peers alike.

Ophthalmic consultants of Long Island provides comprehensive eye care utilizing state of the art modalities and treatment options. Their physicians are board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists who have earned national reputations as top clinicians and educators. They offer treatments for cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, corneal disorders, retinal detachments, ocular muscle disorders, pediatric ophthalmology, uveitis and dry eye syndromes.

Originally from India, Dr. Malik graduated from DAV Public School in New Delhi, before completing her medical education and residency in ophthalmology at the B.J. Medical College / Mohan Eye Institute. She then went on to complete a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the C.H. Nagri Eye Institute, followed by an additional fellowship at the Shroff Eye Center. 

Upon relocating to the United States, she completed a surgical vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at the University of California, Irvine, which further honed her skills and provided her with invaluable training.

As a testament to her success, Dr. Malik is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology and is board-certified in ophthalmology. She is also a Fellow of both the American Society of Retina Specialists (FASRS) and American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO), prestigious recognitions that speak to her outstanding contributions to the field.

In addition to her clinical role, Dr. Malik is affiliated with the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, one of the most esteemed eye hospitals in the country. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Retina Specialists, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Medical Association, and the Vit-Buckle Society.

As an accomplished researcher, she has conducted extensive national clinical trials that evaluated the efficacy of drugs and devices in treating retinal disorders. Her research work has contributed significantly to the advancement of medical knowledge and patient care.

Among her most notable achievements, Dr. Malik has been honored as one of the Top Ophthalmologists in the Philadelphia region, a recognition that speaks to her excellent reputation among peers and patients. She has also been included in the 2021 Top Doctors List, a testament to her dedication and commitment to providing the highest quality of care to her patients.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, corneal and retinal surgery.

On a more personal note, she attributes her success to the emotional support she received from her parents. Her ability to speak English and Hindi makes her more accessible to patients from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Learn More about Dr. Deepika Malik:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1750181-Deepika-Malik-Ophthalmologist or through Ophthalmic consultants of Long Island; https://www.ocli.net/providers/deepika-malik-md/

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