Ophthalmology
Edward Lai, M.D.
Edward C. Lai, M.D. is a board certified ophthalmologist and an accomplished ocular surgeon. He is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College and serves as the Director of the Comprehensive Service and of Clinical Operations. He is also an integral member of the Cornea service and has been named on New York Magazine's and Castle Connolly's Top Doctors Lists since 2017. He has also been recently listed as one of America's Top Eye Doctors by Newsweek Magazine. Dr. Lai
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Credentials
Years in Practice
23+ years
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
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