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Dr. Pamela Sherwood-Karlan is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision health. She earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center through New York University School of Medicine in 1990. Dr. Sherwood-Karlan furthered her training with a fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell the same year. With 36 years of experience in ophthalmology, she provides care to patients in English.
Dr. Sherwood-Karlan practices in Stamford, Connecticut, where she focuses on treating serious eye conditions including cataracts and glaucoma. She has particular expertise in managing open-angle glaucoma, which is the most common form of this sight-threatening disease. Her practice includes performing comprehensive eye exams and specialized procedures such as dilated eye examinations and retinal imaging to help detect and monitor various eye conditions.
Dr. Sherwood-Karlan practices in Stamford, Connecticut, where she focuses on treating serious eye conditions including cataracts and glaucoma. She has particular expertise in managing open-angle glaucoma, which is the most common form of this sight-threatening disease. Her practice includes performing comprehensive eye exams and specialized procedures such as dilated eye examinations and retinal imaging to help detect and monitor various eye conditions.
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Quick Facts
- 36 years of experience
- 14 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 36 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Italian | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Stamford , CT | Hicksville , NY | Bellmore , NY | Bellmore , NY |
| Med School: Tufts University School of Medicine | Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College | Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Pamela Sherwood-Karlan
Medical Specialties
Pamela Sherwood-Karlan has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Pamela Sherwood-Karlan has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
36 Years Experience
Pamela Sherwood-Karlan holds an expired medical license in the states of Connecticut and New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell in 1990.
Residency
Completed their residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center New York University School of Medicine in 1990.
Medical School
Graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1990.
NPI Number
Pamela Sherwood-Karlan's NPI number is 1477085132.
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