Gary Lelli

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Gary Lelli
Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology Office

(646) 962-2020

1305 York Avenue 12th Floor New York, NY 10021
About

Gary Lelli

Dr. Lelli is Vice Chair of Ophthalmology, a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in oculoplastic surgery - a specialty requiring two years of additional training after ophthalmology residency focused solely on plastic and reconstructive surgery of eyelids, orbit and lacrimal system. During this training, accredited by the prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), Dr. Lelli gained broad clinical and surgical experience while treating patients at Columbia University Medical Center, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, New York University Hospital, Bellevue Medical Center and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.Dr. Lelli graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He proceeded to the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he was selected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and graduated with the highest academic standing in his class. After completing a transitional internship at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center in Manhattan, he returned to Ann Arbor for his ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan Medical Center, W.K. Kellogg Eye Center. During his final year, he served as Chief Resident and received the Ambulatory Care Excellence in Service Award for demonstration of integrity, professionalism and exceptional patient care.Dr. Lelli is a dedicated educator. While at the University of Michigan, he was twice awarded the Walker R. Parker Resident Teaching Award. He has written numerous papers and textbook chapters and routinely presents at national meetings. Dr. Lelli is an active participant in global mission work and education. Most recently, he has volunteered in East Africa, teaching and performing surgeries, and annually travels to Eastern Europe for an educational mission sponsored by the Open Medical Institute and the American Austrian Foundation. Dr. Lelli has also recently diversified his work experience by joining the staff of the New York Rangers as the team's Ophthalmologist. Dr. Lelli is an approachable and caring physician and teacher. He remains grounded in his focus to provide thoughtful and compassionate individualized care, focusing on effective and understandable communication, sound decision-making skills and operative excellence.See Dr. Lelli's profile on RealSelf.
Primary Specialty

Optometrist

Practice Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology
Gender Male
Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted AETNA, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Oxford Health Plans, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), United Healthcare, GHI, CIGNA, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus, Aetna - NYP, VNSNY CHOICE, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Degrees Medical Doctor
Office Name Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology
Languages English
Services Gary Lelli practices in New York, NY. Optometrists offer services which typically include the examination and treatment of common vision disorders as well as the fitting and prescription of corrective eye glasses.

If you experience a change in vision, such as eye pain, blurred vision, persistent eye strain or redness, you should consult an Optometrist.

To determine if Gary Lelli can help you, please call the New York, NY office at (646) 962-2020 for more information.
Additional Services Ophthalmologist, Doctor
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