Tongalp H. Tezel, MD

Ophthalmology

Specialties

Ophthalmology, Medical Retina, Retinal & Vitreoretinal Surgery, more

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Locations and Appointments

New Patients

CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute

622 W 168th Street

Vanderbilt Clinic Building, 3rd Floor

New York, NY 10032

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Existing Patients

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Insurances Accepted

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POS
EPO
Great West (National)
Medicare Managed Care
PPO
HMO

PPO
Medicare Managed Care

Select Care (Exchange)
Vytra
EPO
Medicare Managed Care
HMO
PPO
POS
ConnectiCare
Essential Plan
Medicaid Managed Care

PPO
Medicare Managed Care
HMO
EPO

Essential Plan

Local 1199

MagnaCare

Traditional Medicare
Railroad

Multiplan

PPO
HMO
POS
Empire Plan
Compass (Exchange)
Oxford Liberty
Oxford Freedom
Oxford HMO
Medicare Managed Care

World Trade Center Health Plan

About Tongalp H. Tezel, MD

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

Languages Spoken

French
German
Turkish

Specialties & Expertise

Detached Retina Repair
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Retinal Exams
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Plaquenil Screening
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Disease
Retinal Disorders
Retinal Vascular Disorders
Retinitis pigmentosa

EDUCATION

Residency: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Fellowship: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Internship: St Mary's Health Center

LEADERSHIP, TITLES & POSITIONS

Chang Family Professor of Ophthalmology
Director, Retina Division
Director, Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center

AWARDS & HONORS

2012: American Academy of Ophthalmologys Achievement Award
2011: Alpha Omega Alpha Faculty Membership
2007- Present: Listed, Best Doctors in America
2006: Patrick OConnor Award for Excellence in Teaching
2005: The American Society of Retina Specialists Honor Award
2004: RPB Career Development Award
2004: Patrick OConnor Award for Excellence in Teaching
2004: NEI Clinician-Scientist Development Award
2002: Ronald Michels Fellowship Award
2000: Rosenbaum Research Award

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