Dr. Laurence Weissman, MD, Elmhurst, NY

About Dr. Laurence Weissman

Laurence R. Weissman, M.D., specializes in routine and complex cataract and glaucoma surgery. He has been in clinical practice since 1984, having completed his undergraduate work summa cum laude at NYU and his medical training at the NYU School of Medicine. Dr. Weissman is a native New Yorker, Brooklyn version, and like most Brooklynites he is passionate, especially when it comes to patient care and well-being. Dr. Weissman decided early in his studies to pursue ophthalmology and was ultimately offered a residency at SUNY/Downstate, where he was trained in all phases of ocular clinical diagnosis, pathology, and surgical technique. Having a special affinity for surgery, he has subsequently focused a great deal of his time and energy on developing innovative techniques that improve the patients’ experiences and outcomes. In addition to seeing patients at Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Dr. Weissman serves as Program Director for the Ophthalmology Residency Training Program, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, where his considerable surgical experience and diagnostic insight are invaluable to the residents he oversees. As much as he is passionate about ophthalmology, Dr. Weissman adheres to an unshakable belief in the strong mind/strong body correlative, and to that end he is an avid cyclist and gym rat. He welcomes new patients and takes an interest in all aspects of a patient’s experience in order to better serve his or her needs. “I feel fortunate to have the privilege of evaluating my patients,” he says, “and I can promise that I will give 100% of my attention and skill to each of them. Welcome!”

Areas of expertise

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

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Hypertensive retinopathy

Glaucoma

Cataract

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Hypertensive retinopathy

Office locations

Vision NYC (1 of 2)

33 5th Ave, Ste 1A, New York, NY 10003

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Vision NYC (2 of 2)

8305 Grand Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373

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Education and background

Practice names

Vision NYC

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - New York University, Doctor of Medicine
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Residency in Ophthalmology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1356373013

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What practice does Dr. Laurence Weissman work with?

Dr. Laurence Weissman works with Vision NYC.

Where is Dr. Laurence Weissman's office located?

Dr. Laurence Weissman has 2 office locations, including in Elmhurst and New York, view full addresses on Dr. Weissman's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Laurence Weissman have?

Dr. Laurence Weissman is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Laurence Weissman?

Dr. Laurence Weissman frequently sees patients for Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Laurence Weissman on their profile.