Dr. Muhamad Akram Festok, MD

Dr. Muhamad Festok is an ophthalmologist who specializes in surgical eye care, bringing seven years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University and focuses on complex eye conditions that often require specialized treatment. His expertise centers on serious retinal conditions including optic neuritis, posterior vitreous detachment, and retinal detachment.

Dr. Festok practices at multiple NewYork-Presbyterian locations, including Weill Cornell Medical Center and Lower Manhattan Hospital, with additional practice sites in New York and Philadelphia. He performs advanced retinal imaging to diagnose eye problems and conducts specialized autoimmune disease tests when eye symptoms may be related to broader health conditions. His work includes immunology and serology testing to help identify underlying causes of eye inflammation and other complex eye disorders.