

Ophthalmology
Matthew Gewirtz, M.D.
Chief Resident of the training program where he received its most prestigious award for academic and prof
Dr. Gewirtz was born and raised in New Jersey. He joined The Eye Center in 2006. As an undergraduate, he attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick. He then attended medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where he graduated at the top of his class. Subsequently, Dr. Gewirtz did a one-year internship in internal medicine at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. From there, he returned to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey f
24+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology
Education & Training
- Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (formerly UMDNJ)
- Internship: St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York City (Internal Medicine)
- Residency: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Ophthalmology, Chief Resident)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ahs Hospital Corp
- Saint Peter's University Hospital
- St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc
- JFK University Medical Center
- Bayshore Community Hospital
Experience
24+ years in practice