Dr. Jimmy Hu

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
New York, NY
(212) 931-5110
Accepts Medicare

Location

437 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Closed · Opens 9:00 AM TueEDT

Areas of Expertise

Refractive Surgery (LASIK/PRK)
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Dry Eye Management
Fuchs’ Dystrophy
Pterygium Surgery
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About Me

Dr. Jimmy Y. Hu is a cataract, corneal, and refractive specialist renowned for his expertise in complex cataract surgery, corneal transplant surgery, and advanced refractive procedures such as LASIK and EVO ICL. He also focuses on ocular surface reconstruction and the management of dry eye, ocular surface diseases, and complicated corneal conditions. Patients and colleagues alike praise his surgical skills, gentle bedside manner, and dedication to delivering superior results. Athletes, airline pilots, law-enforcement officers, and fellow surgeons have entrusted their eye care to Dr. Hu.

Dr. Hu completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating magna cum laude in the honors program. He earned his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine with Special Distinction in Ophthalmology for his research. His post-graduate training included a medical internship at Brown University, residency at the Henkind Eye Institute at Montefiore Medical Center, and a prestigious fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Surgery at the Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Hu is a clinical assistant professor of Ophthalmology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. He has authored peer-reviewed publications, presented at national and international conferences, and received funding from the National Institutes of Health. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Cornea Society, and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Training

  • Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital

    in Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Surgery

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fellowship
  • Henkind Eye Institute at Montefiore Medical Center

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    Residency
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    MD with Special Distinction in Ophthalmology

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    Medical School
  • University of Pennsylvania

    Bachelor's degree, magna cum laude, honors program

    University of Pennsylvania

    Undergraduate

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
MD, NY
License Numbers
D85226, 300337