Ophthalmology
Paul Lama, M.D.
Medical Director, Glaucoma Institute of Northern New Jersey
Dr. Paul J. Lama, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma management, serving as founder and medical director of the Glaucoma Institute of Northern New Jersey in Rochelle Park, NJ. He focuses primarily on glaucoma-related conditions, treating patients with elevated intraocular pressure, including severe cases where pressures reached the 50s, using a comprehensive approach encompassing medications, laser treatments, and surgical interventions such as iridectomy and iri
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Education & Training
- New York University Grossman School of Medicine — M.D., 1989
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (New York Eye and Ear Infirmary) — Fellowship, Glaucoma, 1995-1996
- Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Residency, Ophthalmology, 1992-1995
- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1989-1992
Peer Recognition
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctor
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024-2026 (3 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Medical Director, Glaucoma Institute of Northern New Jersey
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Clara Maass Medical Center
- RWJBarnabas Health
Languages
English, Spanish
Experience
35+ years in practice