

Ophthalmology
Evan Held, MD
Clinical Instructor
New York, NY
About Me As an ophthalmologist at NYU Langone Huntington Medical Group , I am dedicated to enhancing my patients’ vision and eye health, and overall wellbeing. Growing up on Long Island, I was inspired by my father, one of the pioneering cataract and corneal surgeons in Suffolk County. This early exposure to the field instilled in me a passion for both the medical and surgical aspects of ophthalmology, driving me to follow in his footsteps. With nearly 25 years of experience, I specialize in dia
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology, 2001
Education & Training
- Medical School: Emory University (1995)
- Residency: Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat (1999)
- Fellowship: Wills Eye Hospital (Cornea-External Disease, 2000)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Cornea & External Disease
Conditions & Treatments
Corneal DiseaseCataract Surgery
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
Experience
30+ years in practice