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Dr. William Schiff, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 62
Dr. William Schiff, MD
4.6 (28 Ratings)
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Dr. William Schiff, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY.
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Dr. William Schiff, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 62
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
Dr. William Schiff, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Schiff graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine and completed a residency at Mount Sinai St Lukes. Dr. William Schiff, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY. Dr. Schiff currently practices at Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology at MEETH and are affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Schiff has experience treating conditions like Chorioretinal Scars, Macular Hole and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Schiff received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Schiff's office accepts new patients. Dr. Schiff is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chorioretinal Scars
Macular Hole
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Chorioretinal Scars
Macular Hole
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Chorioretinal Scars
Macular Hole
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Pinguecula
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cornea Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Northwell Health Physician Partners Ophthalmology at MEETH
    210 E 64th St Fl 7, New York, NY 10065
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4.6
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (25)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Nov 12, 2020
Dr. Schiff is the most competent and compassionate doctor. He spends time with you, answers all questions and is very thorough. He was so patient with me, as I am squeamish about my eyes. The epitome of a fantastic doctor. His staff is competent and efficient.
Nancy Hafter — Nov 12, 2020
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mount Sinai St Lukes
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New York Eye And Ear Infirmary
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Schiff, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Schiff's profile.

Dr. Schiff frequently treats the following conditions: Chorioretinal Scars, Macular Hole and Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. William Schiff, MD is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital.

Yes, Dr. William Schiff, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St, New York, NY