William M. Schiff, MD is a board certified Ophthalmologist, specializing in the medical and surgical management of vitreous and retinal diseases. He is the Director of Ophthalmic Surgery at Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital (MEETH) and serves an educational role as the Co-Director of the Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program. Dr. Schiff's practice encompasses the management of medical and surgical diseases of the vitreous, retina, and macula including macular degeneration, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, diabetic retinopathy and retinal detachment. Dr. Schiff was previously Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He has lectured widely, has authored or coauthored more than 50 publications, and is an active member of numerous professional societies and organizations including The American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Retina Society, The American Society of Retinal Specialists and the New York Ophthalmologic Society. Dr. Schiff has earned the Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Honor's Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists. He has been named in "New York Magazine's Best Doctors," Castle Connolly's "America's Top Doctors" and Castle Connolly's "Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area."
PracticeNorthwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology at MEETH
GenderMale
CertificationOphthalmology - American Board of Ophthalmology
Not Accepting New Patients
Insurances AcceptedCenterLight, Centers Plan for Healthy Living, EmblemHealth (GHI), Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Humana Military (Tricare), Longevity Health Plan, MagnaCare, Medicare, Northwell Direct, NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP), Oxford, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, US Family Health Plan, WTC (World Trade Center Program)
DegreesMedical Doctor
Admitting HospitalsLenox Hill Hospital
Office NameNorthwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology at MEETH
ServicesWilliam Schiff practices in New York, NY. Ophthalmologists examine and treat common vision disorders, eye injuries and eye diseases. Ophthalmologists such as William Schiff are licensed medical doctors and can prescribe medication as well as perform eye surgery.
To determine if William Schiff can help you, please call the New York, NY office at (212) 702-7400 for more information.