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James Lin, M.D.

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Dr. Lin graduated from the seven-year accelerated BS/MD program at The College of New Jersey and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. During medical school, he was the recipient of the prestigious Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Columbia University/New York Presbyterian Hospital as chief resident. He then completed his retina fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami, which is consistently ranked as the #1 eye hospital in the world. Previously, Dr. Lin was Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center where he was a vitreoretinal specialist. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals including research on retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and healthcare economics in the field of retina. He is a board-certified ophthalmologist and is a fellow of the American Society of Retina Specialists (FASRS). Dr. Lin is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Vit-Buckle Society. Dr. Lin is excited and committed to bringing excellent care to the community.

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
  • Residency: Columbia University/New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

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  • David Y. Rhee, MD
  • Jonathan Jonisch, MD
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  • Jessica G. Lee, MD
  • Albert S. Li, MD
  • James Lin, MD
  • Charles W. Mango, MD
  • Pamela A. Weber, MD
  • Jeffrey C. Paccione, MD
  • Nilesh K. Raval, MD
  • Kunal K. Dansingani, MD

Important Information for Manhattan Patients

Our Manhattan location closed on August 5th. We invite current patients to visit our Scarsdale location for a seamless transition of care with our top retina specialists.

For Scarsdale clinic information, click here.
To contact the Manhattan team, please call: (718) 793-6430

Important Information for Manhattan Patients

Our Manhattan location closed on August 5th. We invite current patients to visit our Scarsdale location for a seamless transition of care with our top retina specialists.

For Scarsdale clinic information, click here.

To contact the Manhattan team, please call:

(718) 793-6430
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  • David M. Fastenberg, MD
  • Jeffrey L. Shakin, MD
  • Eric P. Shakin, MD
  • Philip J. Ferrone, MD
  • Vincent A. Deramo, MD
  • Kenneth B. Graham, MD
  • Brett J. Rosenblatt, MD
  • Juan M. Romero, MD
  • David Y. Rhee, MD
  • Jonathan Jonisch, MD
  • David Y. Poon, MD
  • Jessica G. Lee, MD
  • Albert S. Li, MD
  • James Lin, MD
  • Charles W. Mango, MD
  • Pamela A. Weber, MD
  • Jeffrey C. Paccione, MD
  • Nilesh K. Raval, MD
  • Kunal K. Dansingani, MD
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The Clear Choice for Retina and Macula Care in New York

Vitreoretinal Consultants of NY is one of the largest retina practices in New York. With retina centers in Elmhurst, NY, Flushing, NY, Great Neck, NY, Hauppauge, NY, New City, NY, Scarsdale, NY, Riverhead, NY, Rockville Centre, NY, Shirley, NY, and Westbury, NY, we’re easily accessible to patients throughout Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, the Hudson Valley, and all of New York. Our retina specialists and surgeons have trained at some of the most renowned institutions in the United States. We have a long history of participating in groundbreaking retina research and clinical trials, which provide patients with access to cutting-edge treatments such as retinal gene therapy and retinal implant surgery.

Using the most advanced equipment and techniques, we provide a full spectrum of diagnostic testing and treatment for all retinal, macular, and vitreous conditions, including dry and wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal tear and detachment, macular hole, macular pucker (epiretinal membrane), uveitis, lattice degeneration, and more. We also specialize in treating pediatric retinal conditions, such as retinopathy of prematurity, juvenile retinoschisis, and retinitis pigmentosa.

We are the preferred retina practice for the Northwell Health hospital network. We’re also a proud member of Retina Consultants of America, a network of the leading retina practices across the country.

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