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Delivering the highest quality care

The Northwell Health Eye Institute is a select group of Northwell physicians and private providers. Our comprehensive services include state-of-the-art screening, diagnosis and treatment, with a special focus on prevention and research through innovative clinical trials. We offer more than 120 providers across over 45 locations—including Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, an internationally recognized facility that has been a staple in the community for 150 years.

Our leadership

Richard Evan Braunstein, MD

Executive Director - Ophthalmology Northwell Health, Senior Vice President - Ophthalmology Northwell Health, Chair -, Department of Ophthalmology, Lenox Hill Hospital, Chairman of Ophthalmology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Chairman of Ophthalmology, North Shore University Hospital


Ophthalmology

Celso Tello, MD

Chairman Emeritus of Ophthalmology, Lenox Hill Hospital


Glaucoma, Ophthalmology

Ira Jeffrey Udell, MD

Chairman of Ophthalmology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Chairman Emeritus of Ophthalmology - Cornea, North Shore University Hospital


Ophthalmology

David Michael Fastenberg, MD

Chief of Division of Ophthalmology - Vitreoretinal Surgery, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Vice Chairman - Clinical Vice Chairman of Ophthalmology - Vitreoretinal Surgery, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Chief of Division of Ophthalmology - Vitreoretinal Surgery, North Shore University Hospital, Vice Chairman of Ophthalmology - Vitreoretinal Surgery, North Shore University Hospital


Medical Retina, Ophthalmology

Mark Stein, MD

Chief of Division of Ophthalmology, North Shore University Hospital


Ophthalmology

Our representatives are available to schedule your appointment Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.

For a Northwell ambulance, call
(833) 259-2367.