Dr. William M. Schiff, MD | New York, NY | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. William Schiff is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care with a focus on retinal conditions. He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital. With 38 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Schiff has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex eye disorders. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Schiff practices at Lenox Hill Hospital and sees patients at Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology in New York, NY. His clinical focus includes treating serious retinal conditions such as retinal detachment and age-related macular degeneration. He also manages posterior vitreous detachment, a common condition that can affect vision. Dr. Schiff performs advanced diagnostic procedures including retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to provide detailed assessments of eye health. Patients rate him 4.6 stars on average for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.5

44 Ratings
38 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital
9 written reviews
2 specialties
16 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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He is extremely thorough and his office is incredibly efficient with a tremendous support staff

April 30th, 2019

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The perfect example of how a good Dr. should be towards his patient!

March 14th, 2019

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Dr. Schiff is one of the best if not the best Eye Specialist in his field. He is meticulous with his work and very effective with his treatment. He saved both of my retinas from detaching.

November 30th, 2017

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He has tremendous talent and integrity. Cannot do better.

August 15th, 2017

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Excellent eye doctor/surgeon all the way around! I'm most grateful that he was recommended to me by his colleague who had not but high praises for him. Thank you ever so much, my eyesight is as perfect as it can be.

June 7th, 2017

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Dr. Schiff was an excellent excellent retina specialist who perfectly repaired my detached retina which was a rather difficult surgery. He came highly recommended by a retina specialist in CT and has lived up to that reputation. Thank you Dr. Schiff!

September 23rd, 2015

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My regular opthamologist asked Dr Schiff if he would see me that same week as an emergency. Dr Schiff told him to send me right over. He took so much time with me to figure out what was going on. He's also a really very nice fellow - very caring and compassionate.

September 18th, 2015

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I was referred to Dr. Schiff by my ophthalmologist because a retinal issue had been discovered during a routine examination. I found Dr. Schiff to be warm and reassuring during my 2 visits. He takes time to explain my vision problem in lay language and answers all my questions.After my first visit I left his office relieved that my disorder is manageable and being told that he would be available anytime I detected any change in my vision.

December 8th, 2011

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Dr. Schiff is one of the most kind and caring doctor's I have ever known. He saved my eye sight as well as a close friend of my family. I highly recommend him.

April 5th, 2011

Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology at MEETH

210 E 64th StNew York, NY 10065

Tel: (212) 702-7400


Dr. William Merril Schiff, MD	Dr. George Tung, MD	Dr. Sing Your Li, MD	Dr. Saikumar Gandapodi
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (44 Ratings)	3.9 (26 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
38 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English
New York , NY	Bellmore , NY	Bellmore , NY	South Plainfield , NJ
Med School: New York University School Of Medicine	Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College	Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital

Medical School

New York University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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