Dr. James Maisel, MD, Hicksville, NY

About Dr. James Maisel

Dr. Maisel, founder of the Retina Group of New York, is a Board Certified ophthalmologist who completed the Dyson fellowship in Vitreous and Retinal surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. He has received a Special Congressional Award for his work in diabetic retinopathy and the Banko Gift of Sight Award. He also was named the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Humanitarian of the year. He has served as a Corporate Advisory Board member for the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Medical Advisory Board. He was also a member of the AAO Instrument and Device and Low Vision Committees and has received research grants from the U.S. Public Health Service and the National Institute of Health. Dr. Maisel represented the National Society to Prevent Blindness at the ANSI Z-80 committee where he helped establish many ophthalmic industry standards. He served as an editor of EyeCare Technology Magazine and co-editor of Diabetes Technology Magazine. He also authored numerous professional journal articles, and lectures nationally on retina, medical informatics and practice management topics. In addition, he has been a clinical investigator, consultant, educator, and advisory board member for Pfizer, Novartis, Genentech, Alimera, Regeneron and Allergan, educating retinal specialists across the US.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Cataract

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Surgical retina and vitreous procedures

Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)

Age-related macular degeneration

Retinal detachment

Cataract

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Surgical retina and vitreous procedures

Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)

Office location

Retina Group of New York

400 S Oyster Bay Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801

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Education and background

Practice names

Retina Group of New York

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - New York Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, Fellowship in Vitreous Retina
Nassau University Medical Center, Residency in Ophthalmology
Kenyon College, Bachelor's

Professional memberships

American Society of Retina Specialists

Awards and publications

Special Congressional Recognition Award
Banko Gift of Sight Award
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Humanitarian of the year

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1720009525

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What practice does Dr. James Maisel work with?

Dr. James Maisel works with Retina Group of New York.

Where is Dr. James Maisel's office located?

Dr. James Maisel's office is located at 400 S Oyster Bay Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801.

Which board certifications does Dr. James Maisel have?

Dr. James Maisel is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. James Maisel?

Dr. James Maisel frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. James Maisel on their profile.