Summary

Dr. Kiss’s training began in New York City where he received his undergraduate degree with honors from Columbia College and medical school training at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. He then moved to Boston to complete his ophthalmology residency and surgical vitreoretinal fellowship, both at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary. At Harvard, Dr. Kiss was select by the faculty to serve as the Chief Retina Fellow.  Dr. Kiss was then recruited back to New York City to join the vitreoretinal faculty at Weill Cornell Medical College and assume the role of Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Ophthalmology.Dr. Kiss's clinical interests include complex vitreoretinal surgery and treatment of agerelated macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. His clinical and translational research focuses on four broad areas: retinal imaging, ocular gene therapy, novel therapeutic targets for ocular neovascularization, and genetic markers for retinal diseases. Dr. Kiss has participated as a principal investigator in over two-dozen prospective clinical trials and laboratory investigations. He has authored over 200 scientific publications, given over 100 invited lectureships worldwide, and serves on the Editorial Board and as a Scientific Reviewer to a number of major journals. Dr. Kiss has won numerous academic and scientific awards including the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship, the Ronald G. Michels Foundation Fellowship, the Paul Kayser International Fellowship, and the Research to Prevent Blindness Physician-Scientists Award. Dr. Kiss has been named to several regional and national Top Doctors lists, including The Ophthalmologist worldwide Top 40 Under 40, Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors in America, and New York Super Doctors Rising Stars.
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Office Location

Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology

1305 York Ave # 11New York, NY 10021

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 24 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Szilard Kiss

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - NYP
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus
  • GHI
  • Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE

Medical Specialties

Dr. Szilard Kiss has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Szilard Kiss has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Clinical Research
  • Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Uveitis
  • Vasculitis
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Columbia University College Of Physicians & SurgeonsGraduated in 2002

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

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Dr. Szilard Kiss's office is located at 1305 York Ave # 11, New York, NY, 10021.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Szilard Kiss affiliated with?
Dr. Szilard Kiss is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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