Ophthalmology
Valerie Elmalem, M.D.
Associate Professor | Ophthalmology
New York, NY
Valerie I. Elmalem, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist with dual fellowship training in neuro-ophthalmology and oculoplastic, orbital, and reconstructive surgery, practicing at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. She specializes in complex conditions affecting the optic nerve, brain, eyelids, eye socket, tear ducts, and face, including optic neuritis, double vision, vision loss from optic nerve or brain issues, orbital fractures, paralytic strabismus, Bell's palsy, ptosis, ble
18+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Education & Training
- Medical College of Wisconsin — Fellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 2012
- State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine — M.D., 2005
- Emory University Hospital — Internship, 2006
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Super Doctors — Super Doctor
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Conditions & Treatments
Optic NeuropathyNeuro-OphthalmologyOculoplastic Surgery
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Brooklyn
- Mount Sinai Queens
Languages
English
Experience
18+ years in practice