Ophthalmology
George Cioffi, MD
Edward S. Harkness Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Dr. George A. (Jack) Cioffi is an internationally recognized glaucoma scientist and clinician and is the Edward S. Harkness Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons since 2012. He also holds the Jean and Richard Deems Endowed Professorship and is the Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. From 2014 to 2023, Dr. Cioffi served as the President of ColumbiaDoc
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of South Carolina
- Residency: University of Maryland (Ophthalmology, Chief Resident)
- Fellowship: Devers Eye Institute (Glaucoma)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Edward S. Harkness Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Columbia University
- Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Academic Ophthalmology
- Chair, Scientific Advisory Committee, Glaucoma Research Foundation
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- New York-presbyterian Hospital
Experience
35+ years in practice