Dr. Matthew Karl

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
East Setauket, NY

About Me

Matthew Karl, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon with SightMD. He cares for patients with retinal conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, macular holes, and epiretinal membranes, and also performs cataract surgery when appropriate. He aims to explain findings in plain language, set expectations clearly, and recommend the least invasive option that can reliably restore or protect vision.

Dr. Karl graduated from Georgetown University, completed medical school and ophthalmology residency at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, and pursued a two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at The Ohio State University. He has been recognized with honors including election to Alpha Omega Alpha, a fellowship teaching award, and a departmental award for excellence in ophthalmology. Above all, he strives to deliver the same careful, state-of-the-art care he would want for his own family.

Training

  • Vitreo-Retinal Surgery

    The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Havener Eye Institute

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    University Hospital of Brooklyn, SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    Residency
  • MD

    SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Georgetown University

    BS

    Georgetown University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

  • Fellow’s Teaching Award

    The Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute

  • Department Award for Excellence in Ophthalmology

    SUNY Downstate

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
NY, OH
License Numbers
291790, 35135581

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