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Douglas Lazzaro

Ophthalmology

Douglas Lazzaro, M.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

New York, NY

I always had my eye on a career in medicine. There are doctors in the previous four generations of my family and my dad was a very dedicated ophthalmologist. From a young age, I was inspired by my family members, and I took a liking to ophthalmology. At NYU Langone, I treat people who have a variety of eye conditions, including glaucoma, eye infections, cataracts, diabetic eye complications, eye trauma, and macular degeneration. I also manage many complex corneal cases in patients and perform co

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35+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology, 1996

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
  • NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2012-2026 (15 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Cornea & External Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Corneal DiseaseRetinal DiseasesDiabetic RetinopathyMacular DegenerationCataract SurgeryCorneal TransplantationDry Eye DiseaseRetinopathy of Prematurity

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn

Experience

35+ years in practice