Jeffrey S. Schultz, MD
Ophthalmology (Glaucoma), Ophthalmology (Comprehensive)
Director, GlaucomaVice Chairman, Clinical Affairs
Languages
EnglishGender
MalePrimary Location
Henkind Eye Institute
3400 Bainbridge Ave
1st Floor
Bronx, New York 10467-2404
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(718) 920-2020
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About
Dr. Schultz earned his medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and served as the Harold G Scheie fellow in glaucoma at the University of Pennsylvania. He is an associate examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology and received an honorary award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is presently Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus. He is currently investigating the effect of Flomax on the iris dilator muscle to help improve surgical outcomes in patients undergoing cataract surgery. In addition, he is involved in advancing the surgical uses for the Trabectome®, a new surgical procedure for the treatment of glaucoma developed in part by a physician at Montefiore.
Credentials
Education & Training
- Medical Education
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai
- Residency
- Henry Ford Hospital
- Fellowship
- Scheic Eye Institute
Titles & Positions
- Director, Glaucoma
- Vice Chairman, Clinical Affairs
- Associate Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Expertise
Focus
- Clinical Focus
Medical, laser and surgical treatment of glaucoma.
Complex Cataract Surgery.
- Research Focus
Use of “Big Data” and AI for Ophthalmology.
New Medical and Surgical Treatments for Glaucoma.
Effects of work flow changes on efficiency in ophthalmic practice.
Specialties
- Ophthalmology (Glaucoma)
- Ophthalmology (Comprehensive)
Accepted Insurance
Before any scheduled appointment, please verify with your insurer whether your provider participates in your health plan to avoid any confusion about your coverage.
1199SEIU Benefit Funds
Aetna
Affinity by Molina Healthcare
Amidacare
Anthem BCBS
Anthem BCBS Healthplus
ArchCare
CDPHP
Locations
- Primary LocationHenkind Eye Institute3400 Bainbridge Ave1st FloorBronx, NY 10467-2404
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences2532 Grand ConcourseBronx, NY 10458
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences - 4th Floor3199 Bainbridge Avenue4th FloorBronx, NY 10467
- Hartsdale Ophthalmology141 S. Central Park AveSuite 305Hartsdale, NY 10530
- Hutch II Tower Ophthalmology1250 Waters Place- Tower II10th FloorBronx, NY 10461
- INTERIM OR AMBULATORY SURGERY CHARGE ENTRY3 Executive PlazaYonkers, NY 10701
- Montefiore Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences4141 Carpenter Ave3rd FloorBronx, NY 10466