About the Department of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology Leadership
Ophthalmology Leadership
NYU Langone’s Department of Ophthalmology leaders are outstanding educators, researchers, and clinicians.
Our Leadership
Kathryn A. Colby, MD, PhD
Elisabeth J. Cohen, MD Professor and Chair
Elisabeth J. Cohen, MD
Vice Chair for Academic Affairs and Advisor to Three Year Pathway Students
Douglas R. Lazzaro, MD
Vice Chair for Operations
Christina R. Prescott, MD, PhD
Vice Chair for Education, Chief of Cornea, and Director, Ophthalmology Residency Program
Andrea Blitzer, MD
Associate Program Director, Ophthalmology Residency
Shukti Chakravarti, PhD
Director, Basic Science Research and Interim Vice Chair for Research
Vaidehi S. Dedania, MD
Director, Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship Program
Zachary Elkin, MD
Director, Medical Student Education
Himani Goyal, MD
Chief of Service, Bellevue Hospital
Ilyse Haberman, MD
Director, Alumni Relations and Surgical Scholar
Poonam Misra
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead
Joseph F. Panarelli, MD
Chief of Glaucoma Service
Andrew M. Prince, MD
Advocacy Ambassador
Cesar Michael A. Samson, MD
Chief of Uveitis Service
Manjool Shah, MD
Program Director, Glaucoma Fellowship
Kenneth Wald, MD
Chief of Retina Service
