Dr. Maryam Ige

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Jackson Heights, NY

Areas of Expertise

IOLs
Dry eye testing
Glaucoma eye drops
Glaucoma laser procedures
Macular degeneration (AMD)

About Me

Dr. Maryam Ige is an ophthalmologist with expertise in comprehensive eye care and a strong research background in retinal and glaucoma diseases. She is completing her ophthalmology residency at Northwestern University, where she serves as Chief Resident and has been actively involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Dr. Ige earned her medical degree from Yale School of Medicine and a Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering from Stony Brook University, graduating summa cum laude. Her research on diabetic eye care, macular degeneration, and glaucoma has been published in leading ophthalmology journals.

She has received numerous accolades, including the Northwestern Department of Ophthalmology Research Award and the Dr. John E. Franklin Commitment to Diversity Award. Passionate about patient care and advancing ophthalmic research, Dr. Ige is dedicated to improving outcomes in vision health.

Training

  • Northwestern University

    Ophthalmology

    Northwestern University

    Residency
  • Yale School of Medicine

    Medical Doctor (MD)

    Yale School of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Stony Brook University

    B.E., Biomedical Engineering (Summa Cum Laude)

    Stony Brook University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Northwestern Department of Ophthalmology Research Award

    2024

    Northwestern University

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Dr. John E Franklin Commitment to Diversity Award

    2024

    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

  • James G. Hirsch Endowed Medical Student Research Fellowship

    2020

    Yale School of Medicine

  • Yale School of Medicine Medical Student Research Fellowship

    2019

    Yale School of Medicine

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
IL
License Numbers
125.078957

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