Tongalp H. Tezel, MD
Ophthalmology
Tongalp H. Tezel, MD
Ophthalmology
(212) 305-9535
Location Info
880 Third Avenue
Floor 2, Suite F
New York, NY 10022
US
Additional Locations for Tongalp H. Tezel, MD
CUMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute
635 West 165th StreetNew York, NY 10032US(212) 305-9535
Insurances Accepted
Please contact the doctor's office directly to verify that your particular insurance is accepted.
HMO
PPO
POS
Student Health
EPO
Aetna Signature Administrators
NY Signature
NYP Employee Plan
Medicare Managed Care
Special Needs
Medicare Managed Care
Capital District Physician Health Plan
PPO
HMO
POS
EPO
Great West (National)
Medicare Managed Care
PPO
Medicare Managed Care
PPO
EPO
Medicare Managed Care
HMO
POS
PPO
EPO
ConnectiCare
Select Care (Exchange)
Essential Plan
Medicare Managed Care
Medicaid Managed Care
Vytra
Local 1199
MagnaCare
Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
Child/Family Health Plus
Essential Plan
HMO
Medicaid Managed Care
Freedom
Liberty
HMO
HMO
POS
PPO
Columbia Employee POS
Compass (Exchange)
Medicaid (Community Plan)
Medicare Managed Care
HMO
PPO
POS
Student Health
EPO
Aetna Signature Administrators
NY Signature
NYP Employee Plan
Medicare Managed Care
Special Needs
Medicare Managed Care
Capital District Physician Health Plan
PPO
HMO
POS
EPO
Great West (National)
Medicare Managed Care
PPO
Medicare Managed Care
PPO
EPO
Medicare Managed Care
HMO
POS
PPO
EPO
ConnectiCare
Select Care (Exchange)
Essential Plan
Medicare Managed Care
Medicaid Managed Care
Vytra
Local 1199
MagnaCare
Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
Child/Family Health Plus
Essential Plan
HMO
Medicaid Managed Care
Freedom
Liberty
HMO
HMO
POS
PPO
Columbia Employee POS
Compass (Exchange)
Medicaid (Community Plan)
Medicare Managed Care
Book an Appointment Today
CALL TO SCHEDULE TODAY
Please call to schedule an appointment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.
New & Existing Patient Phone
(212) 305-9535
CONNECT PATIENT PORTAL
For existing patients of this provider, login or sign-up to make an appointment, communicate with your provider, manage appointments, access test results, and more.
Login or Sign-upAbout Tongalp H. Tezel, MD
Tongalp H. Tezel, MD leads the retina service at the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tezel is an internationally known clinician-scientist and a leader in the management of vitreoretinal diseases. He was previously Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and the Kentucky Lions Endowed Chair in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Louisville. Dr. Tezel received his medical degree and initial ophthalmology training in Turkey and Denmark before completing his ophthalmology residency at Washington University School of Medicine. He later trained under Dr. Stanley Chang and received his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery here at Columbia University. Dr. Tezel'...
Tongalp H. Tezel, MD leads the retina service at the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tezel is an internationally known clinician-scientist and a leader in the management of vitreoretinal diseases. He was previously Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and the Kentucky Lions Endowed Chair in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Louisville. Dr. Tezel received his medical degree and initial ophthalmology training in Turkey and Denmark before completing his ophthalmology residency at Washington University School of Medicine. He later trained under Dr. Stanley Chang and received his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery here at Columbia University. Dr. Tezel's research laboratory focuses on investigating the molecular mechanisms of various retinal diseases. His main research interests include retinal cell transplantation, angiogenesis, pharmacologic vitreolysis, tissue engineering and drug development for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, and has developed several techniques used for tissue engineering and retinal cell replacement therapies.
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology
Languages Spoken
- French
- German
- Turkish
Expertise
- Detached Retina Repair
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Degeneration
- Macular Hole
- Retina and Vitreous Surgery
- Retinal Detachment
- 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
Titles & Positions
- Chang Family Professor of Ophthalmology
- Director, Retina Division
- Director, Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Awards & Honors
- 2000: Rosenbaum Research Award
- 2002: Ronald Michels Fellowship Award
- 2004: NEI Clinician-Scientist Development Award
- 2004: Patrick OConnor Award for Excellence in Teaching
- 2004: RPB Career Development Award
- 2005: The American Society of Retina Specialists Honor Award
- 2006: Patrick OConnor Award for Excellence in Teaching
- 2007- Present: Listed, Best Doctors in America
- 2011: Alpha Omega Alpha Faculty Membership
- 2012: American Academy of Ophthalmologys Achievement Award
Need Help Finding a Doctor?
Call 1-877-426-5637