NEW YORK, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Edwin M.
Schottenstein, MD, FACS, is being recognized by Continental Who's
Who for a Top Ophthalmologist and his exemplary contributions in
the medical field.
Having led an outstanding medical career for over 40 years, Dr.
Edwin M. Schottenstein is renowned
as one of New York City's top
board-certified ophthalmologists. He has garnered a
commendable reputation for providing compassionate and thorough
care for his patients. His attention to detail and willingness to
spend the extra time with patients to resolve their needs is the
guiding principle of his entire staff, and truly sets his practice
apart from other New York City
ophthalmologists.
Backed by many years of rigorous training, Dr. Schottenstein
offers a vast repertoire of expertise in specialized eye surgery
and vision preservation and restoration. He specializes in the
treatment of Comprehensive Ophthalmological Conditions such as
Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Refractive Cataract and Implant
Surgery, Femtosecond Laser Assisted Phacoemulsification, Refractive
Intraocular Lens Implantation, Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery,
Durysta Glaucoma Implantation, Lipiflow Dry Eye Treatment, and
Ophthalmic Manifestations of Diabetes. He has offered high-quality
visual care from his office in Manhattan's Upper West Side for over 36 years.
His office provides a variety of services for your ophthalmologic
needs, including cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, and helping
patients with dry eye syndrome and ophthalmic manifestations of
diabetes.
Dr. Schottenstein was influenced by his father, Harold Schottenstein, who graduated from
Ohio State University at the age of 19
with a degree in pharmacy. Since at the time, the state of
Ohio required that one be 21 to be
a licensed pharmacist, Harold
Schottenstein enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was a medic,
storming the beaches of Normandy on D Day, under the leadership of
General George Patton and more
directly under Colonel Dr. Robert Milton
Zollinger, discoverer of a refractory ulcer disease called
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Staying up to date with the latest advancements in the field, he
has participated in thousands of hours of continuing education
courses. He has completed extensive training and has experience in
providing comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages from
infants to seniors. Lecturing in ophthalmology to physicians in the
medical community throughout his extensive career, Dr.
Schottenstein has dedicated many years of his professional life to
the continued education of both students and his fellow colleagues
in ophthalmology. He not only stays current with the latest
ophthalmologic advancement of knowledge and ophthalmic procedures,
but he is also a mentor and a teacher to those who have followed
him. Dr. Schottenstein has played an integral part in the training
and development of over 400 ophthalmic surgeons, including the
current Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of The New York Eye and
Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai and
current Chairperson of The Manhattan Eye Ear and Nose Hospital. In
addition, he has written numerous articles for medical journals and
chapters for textbooks about comprehensive ophthalmology and
glaucoma care, and in 2002 he was a consultant to the team of
computer scientist who wrote the very first electronic medical
record software for the specialty of ophthalmology, still in use
today called IO Practiceware.
Among his academic achievements, he completed his undergraduate
studies at Stanford University and went
on to attend the Medical College of
Ohio (now University of Toledo).
He received residency training in ophthalmology at Hahnemann
University (now Drexel University) and
also studied as a glaucoma subspecialist by completing a fellowship
at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (now The New York
Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount
Sinai). Currently, Dr. Schottenstein is a Clinical Assistant
Professor and Attending Ophthalmologist at New
York University's School of Medicine. In addition to his
teaching role, he is an Attending Surgeon at The New York Ear and
Eye Infirmary of Mount Sinai,
where he participates in their highly respected glaucoma and trauma
services.
Committed to improving eyesight and ensuring optimal visual
health, Dr. Schottenstein is board-certified in ophthalmology by
the American Board of Ophthalmology. His status as board-certified
means that he has completed years of rigorous training in
specialized surgery, vision preservation, and restoration. A
diplomat of the prestigious American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr.
Schottenstein has also been inducted into the Fellow American
College of Surgeons (FACS), a designation given to accomplished
surgeons. He continues to stay up to date with the latest
technologies and advancements in ophthalmology by maintaining
memberships with several professional organizations, including the
American Glaucoma Society, the New York Glaucoma Society,
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the
New York State Ophthalmological
Society, the New York State
Medical Society, and the New York County Medical Society.
Furthermore, he has written numerous articles for medical journals
and chapters for textbooks about comprehensive ophthalmology and
glaucoma care.
In his spare time, Dr. Schottenstein enjoys traveling, reading,
hiking, designing houses, acting, and playing tennis. He remains
affiliated with the United Jewish Appeal and the Team U.S.A. Maccabi Master Division in
Tennis.
Dr. Schottenstein's philosophy is to provide a careful,
conservative, and thorough approach to delivering high quality eye
care. He firmly believes that for many, there are alternative
treatment methods available to preserve and restore optimum vision.
Surgery is only considered if absolutely necessary. He seeks to
provide each patient with the compassionate and personalized eye
care they come to expect and deserve. He takes the time necessary
to answer any questions you may have to ensure that you have the
necessary information to make an informed decision about your
treatment. He will create a customized treatment plan to meet your
individual needs and desires. He makes every effort to provide open
communication. He promises to speak candidly with you about
symptoms, your diagnosis, alternative treatments that may exist,
and his recommendations. He wants to ensure you are thoroughly
informed so you can make an educated decision about your treatment.
Working together with his patients, he strives to achieve a true
partnership, with one common goal – keeping your eyes healthy and
your vision as clear and sharp as possible. His motto is "If
anyone can help you, he can." His advice to young people
starting out in the profession is "if you have a calling to help
others, then stick with it and make it work."
Dr. Schottenstein dedicates this honorable recognition to his
wife, Diane, thanking her for her love and support, and in loving
memory of his father, Harold
Schottenstein.
A proud mentee, Dr. Schottenstein also dedicates this honorable
recognition to his mentors, Dr. Donald
Kennedy, Professor and Chairman of his Major at
Stanford, Human Biology, who subsequently went on to become
President of Stanford University and
editor of the Journal Science and Dr. Robert Ritch with whom Dr. Schottenstein
collaborated in writing two editions of a three-volume textbook
entitled The Glaucomas, Mosby.
To learn more, please visit
https://www.eyedoctornycnow.com/.
Contact: Katherine Green,
516-825-5634, pr@continentalwhoswho.com
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