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Dr. Sumayya Ahmad, MD

Dr. Sumayya Ahmad, MD

Ophthalmologist
618.2 mi · 234 E 85th St, 1st Fl, New York, NY 10028

At a glance

5.00 stars (30 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 16 insurances
Aetna, Affinity Health Plan, Cigna, Emblem Health, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 15+ years of experience
Graduated from Yale University, Doctor of Medicine
Works at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
3 office locations · View practice profile

Office locations

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New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
618.2 mi · 234 E 85th St, 1st Fl, New York, NY, 10028
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(212) 731-3355
(212) 731-3355
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New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
620.1 mi · 2520 30th Ave, Astoria, NY, 11102
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(718) 808-7777
(718) 808-7777

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Aetna
Cigna
Emblem Health
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Emblem Health
UnitedHealthcare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Cataract
Glaucoma
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Cataract
Glaucoma
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant

More about Dr. Sumayya Ahmad, MD

Sumayya Ahmad, MD, is Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She received her medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine and completed a residency in ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins /The Wilmer Eye Institute. She went on to complete a fellowship in cornea and external disease at the The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, consistently ranked the #1 eye hospital in the U.S for a decade. Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery, full thickness and partial thickness corneal transplantation including DSAEK and DALK, laser vision correction, dry eye, corneal ulcers, and ocular surface disease. Her research interests include evaluating outcomes in keratoprosthesis, ocular surface disease and dry eye disease. Dr. Ahmad has authored several peer-reviewed scientific articles and has given a number of presentations on ocular conditions including keratitis, dry eye, and the outcomes of the Boston Type 1 Keratoprostheses. Throughout her training, Dr. Ahmad was the recipient of several competitive awards. During medical school, she received several NIH Student Research Fellowships and a Down’s Fellowship for international research in public health. She also received the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health Travel Grant which funded her work at the Aravind Eye Hospital in Tamil Nadu, India. There she evaluated patients and provided manual small incision (SICS) cataract surgery to underserved patients, many of whom had advanced cataracts. In 2016, she was a recipient of the Heed Ophthalmic Fellowship for her achievements in eye research. Dr. Ahmad is a member of the Cornea Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Yale University, Doctor of Medicine
Mount Sinai St. Luke's, Internship in Internal Medicine
Johns Hopkins University, Wilmer Eye Institute, Residency in Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Fellowship in Cornea and External Disease

Practice

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai

Affiliation

The Mount Sinai Hospital
The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
The Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens

Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Professional memberships

Cornea Society
American Academy of Ophthalmology

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish
Urdu
Punjabi

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1760777064

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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Sumayya Ahmad affiliated with?

Dr. Sumayya Ahmad is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, and The Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens.

What practice does Dr. Sumayya Ahmad work with?

Dr. Sumayya Ahmad works with New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

Where is Dr. Sumayya Ahmad's office located?

Dr. Sumayya Ahmad has 3 office locations, including in New York and Astoria, view full addresses on Dr. Ahmad's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Sumayya Ahmad have?

Dr. Sumayya Ahmad is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sumayya Ahmad?

Dr. Sumayya Ahmad frequently sees patients for Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Retina Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sumayya Ahmad on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Sumayya Ahmad speak?

Dr. Sumayya Ahmad speaks English, Spanish, Urdu, and Punjabi.

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