Dr. Susan Gelman

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
New York, NY
(212) 604-9800
Accepts Medicare

Location

20 W 13Th St
New York, NY 10011
Elite Training

Areas of Expertise

Retinal Tears
Retinal Vein Occlusions
Hereditary Retinal Dystrophies
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About Me

Dr. Susan K. Gelman is a board-certified ophthalmologist with specialized fellowship training in vitreoretinal diseases. She utilizes the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques to manage a range of retinal conditions, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, vein occlusions, and hereditary dystrophies. Her approach prioritizes patient comfort and clear communication.

Dr. Gelman's extensive training includes a medical degree and master's in public health from Columbia University, followed by residency at New York University and a fellowship at UCLA's Jules Stein Eye Institute. She is currently a clinical instructor at NYU and holds staff positions at major New York eye hospitals. She is an active member of several professional societies and contributes to the field through research, publications, and clinical trials.

She has joined Ramapo Ophthalmology Associates, bringing experience from practices in Los Angeles and Manhattan. In her free time, Dr. Gelman enjoys outdoor activities with her family, which reflects her balanced approach to life and medicine.

Training

  • Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California, Los Angeles

    medical retina and ophthalmic genetics

    UCLA

    Fellowship
  • New York University and Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital

    ophthalmology

    NYU

    Residency
  • Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

    medical degree

    Columbia University

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Alfred Steiner Award for Best Medical Student Research

    Columbia University

  • Edith and Denton McKane Graduation Award for excellence in ophthalmology research

    Columbia University

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
CA, NY
License Numbers
A121165, 254243