Ophthalmology

Michael Nissen, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Michael Nissen, M.D., is an ophthalmologist in New York, NY, with a subspecialty focus on retinal diseases and retina disorders. He provides comprehensive eye and vision care, diagnosing, monitoring, and treating ocular and visual disorders affecting the retina, eye structures, eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways, including surgical interventions and prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses. Dr. Nissen serves adult patients at his practice located at 1317 Third Avenue, New York, NY, and is a

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)

Education & Training

Medical School: Albany Medical College (MD, 1990)
Internship: North Shore University Hospital (Transitional Year, 1991)
Residency: NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Ophthalmology, 1997)
Fellowship: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (Retinal Diseases, Unknown)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Retina & Vitreous

Conditions & Treatments

PsoriasisLupus

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Nissen treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Nissen accept Aetna insurance?

Michael Nissen's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Capital District Physicians Health Plan (CDPHP) plus 13 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Nissen practice?

Michael Nissen practices in New York, NY with hospital affiliations including NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center.

What does Dr. Nissen specialize in?

Michael Nissen is a board-certified ophthalmology specialist with focus areas in Retina & Vitreous.

How long has Dr. Nissen been practicing?

Michael Nissen has 36+ years of clinical experience in ophthalmology.

What is Dr. Nissen's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Albany Medical College (MD, 1990); Internship: North Shore University Hospital (Transitional Year, 1991); Residency: NYU Grossman School of Medicine (Ophthalmology, 1997).