Michael T. Goldstein, MD, JD, an Ophthalmologist in Private Practice
Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Michael T. Goldstein, who serves patients in New York, New York.
Dr. Goldstein leads a dual career as a practicing physician specializing in ophthalmology and as a health law attorney aiding physicians in managing their legal issues.
Since July of 1980, he has been seeing patients at his private practice in New York, New York. His areas of specialization include cataracts, corneal transplants, refractive surgery, laser surgery, as well as botox and dermal fillers.
At the same time, he is an Of Counsel at Kern Augustine Conroy & Schoppmann, P.C., involved in all areas of physician representation since September of 2012.
Licensed to practice medicine in New York, California and Connecticut, Dr. Goldstein is affiliated with New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Lenox Hill Hospital, NYU Langone Medical Center, and Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center.
A Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO), he currently holds the position of President of the SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Alumni Association, where he succeeded Dr. Suzanne S. Mira in 2018. Furthermore, he is a Delegate to the House of Delegates at the Medical Society of the State of New York, President of the New York County Medical Society, a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and a member of the Board of Managers of the SUNY Downstate Alumni Association.
Regarding his educational background, Dr. Goldstein started his acclaimed career in medicine by earning his medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in 1974. He went on to complete his internship in internal medicine at UCLA Medical Center – Los Angeles County Harbor, followed by his residency in ophthalmology at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in 1979. Finally, he completed his cornea fellowship at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in 1980, and his Doctor of Law degree from Pace University School of Law in 2007.
With more than 40 years of experience in his field, the doctor is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The ABO is an independent, nonprofit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons) in the United States.
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 may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.
A Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2011, Dr. Goldstein has also been awarded Top Doctor in the New York Metro Area from 2016 through 2021.
On a more personal note, he speaks English and Spanish.
Learn More about Dr. Michael T. Goldstein:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2536009-Michael-Goldstein-Ophthalmologist or through his private practice, https://michaeltgoldsteinmdjd.com/about-us
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