Richard F. Spaide, MD
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1966 3Rd Ave, 10029, New York, New York (Manhattan); Phone: +1 212-534-1020; view profileAbout Richard F. Spaide, MD
Dr. Spaide specializes in diseases of the retina and vitreous. His particular interests include retinal surgery, Macular Degeneration, Macular Holes, Macular Pucker, Diabetic Retinopathy, and intraocular inflammation. He has published more than 300 articles and 50 book chapters and 9 books about the diagnosis and treatment of Retinal Diseases. He has given lectures around the world.
About He has a remarkable number of “firsts” in retinal diseases including the development of autofluorescence imaging using a fundus camera and the first practical method to image deeper structures in the eye with optical coherence tomography. These imaging methods now are used around the world. He has described many new findings and diseases of the eye and helped develop many novel treatments. He has developed numerous surgical instruments that were named after him and holds patents for ophthalmic inventions.
Awards He is the recipient of the Richard and Hilda Rosenthal Foundation Award in the Visual Sciences, the Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retinal Surgeons, and the Senior Achievement Award from the American Academy of Opthalmology and the Prix Soubrane de la Recherche en Ophthalmologie, Award of Merit from the Retina Society, the Henkind Award, Coscas Award, Nataraja Pillai Award, W. Richard Green MD Award, George Theodossiadis Award, Founders Award, American Society of Retinal Surgeons, Life Achievement Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Simon Gratz Award, Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Spaide was chosen as the 2016 recipient of the Roger H. Johnson Macular Degeneration Award and the America's Best Eye Doctor 2022 Award. This is given every 2 years to an individual making a substantial contribution to the understanding, diagnosis, or treatment of macular degeneration, and is one of the most prestigious awards in macular degeneration research.
Author Dr. Spaide is the first author with the most articles in the top 100 list. According to the Web of Science search, the most cited article published from 2010 to 2020 was “Retinal Vascular Layers Imaged by Fluorescein Angiography,” published in Jama Ophthalmology, written by Dr. Spaide.
Medical Boards Dr. Spaide is on medical boards of a number of institutions and has been mentioned in multiple Who’s Who and Best Doctors lists. He is a past executive editor of the American Journal of Ophthalmology and is currently associate editor of the journal Retina. He is on the editorial board of numerous journals.
Education Undergraduate: Muhlenberg College Medical School: Jefferson Medical College Ophthalmology Residency: St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center of New York Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship: Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital
Academic Appointments Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, NYU Innovations Developed autofluorescence imaging using a fundus camera Created the first practical method to image deeper structures in the eye with optical coherence tomography Invented a system of instruments for vitrectomy surgery to improve surgical procedures and provide solutions for issues with prior components
Map & Location
| Identifier Type | Value |
|---|---|
| CBSA FIPS Code | 35620 |
| Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA |
| County FIPS Codes | 36061 |
| County Names | New York |
| Combined Statistical Area (CSA) | New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
Opening Hours
| Weekday | Time slot | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday: | Closed | |
| Monday - Friday: | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | |
| Saturday: | Closed |
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Wonderful experience! Everyone in the office was friendly and professional. The office was very clean, and comfortable. My doctor Richard F. Spaide was friendly , knowledgeable and took his time explaining his diagnosis. I’m a very pleased with the service I received and will be a client moving forward. The best retina specialist in New York!
