

Ophthalmology
Tongalp Tezel, MD
Chang Family Endowed Professor of Ophthalmology and the Director of the Vitreoretinal Service a
Tongalp H. Tezel, MD is the Chang Family Endowed Professor of Ophthalmology and the Director of the Vitreoretinal Service and Fellowship Program at the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tezel is an internationally known clinician-scientist and a leader in the management of vitreoretinal diseases. Dr. Tezel received his medical degree and initial ophthalmology training in Ankara, Turkey at Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, and completed his ophthalmology residency at Washington University
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- Fellowship Program at the Department of Ophthalmology
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- New York-presbyterian Hospital
Experience
40+ years in practice