Dr. Robert Ritch

Medical degree, DO, B.A. cum laude, BA in cell biology, M.D., Residency in Ophthalmology, Fellowship in Glaucoma

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon

Ophthalmologist(Unverified)

54 years experience overall

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services

Headache
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Strabismus Treatment
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
electroretinography
iridotomy
Nearsightedness
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ultrasound, Eye
Tear Duct Disorders
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Why do patients visit Dr. Robert Ritch?
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Patients frequently visit Dr. Robert Ritch for Headache, Pigment Dispersion Syndrome, Strabismus Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
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What is Dr. Robert Ritch's education qualification?
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Dr. Robert Ritch has the following qualifications - Medical degree, DO, B.A. cum laude, BA in cell biology, M.D., Residency in Ophthalmology, Fellowship in Glaucoma, Medical School, Fellowship, Medical School, Internship, Residency, Medical School.
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What does Dr. Robert Ritch specialises in ?
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Dr. Robert Ritch specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon, Ophthalmologist.
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How many years of experience does Dr. Robert Ritch have?
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Dr. Robert Ritch has an overall experience of 54 years. View where has Dr. Robert Ritch practiced in the past.
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Who is Dr. Robert Ritch?
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Dr. Robert Ritch is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon and Ophthalmologist and has an experience of 54 years in these fields. He completed Medical School from Harvard College Ba, Harvard University Ma in 1967,Fellowship from Mt Sinai Medical Center in 1978 and Medical School from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1972. He is a member of Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis,American academy of ophthalmology,AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS,Royal College of Ophthalmology,Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology,New York Academy of Medicine,Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology,Albion O. Bernstein, MD Award of the Medical Society of the State of New York,Ronald F. Lowe Gold Medal of the Australia-New Zealand Ophthalmology Society,Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society International Achievement Award,World Glaucoma Association Recognition Award,Guest of Honor of the American Glaucoma Society (2013),Guest of Honor of the Italian Ophthalmological Society (2017),President of the Ophthalmic Laser Surgical Society,President of the New York Glaucoma Society,President of the New York Society for Clinical Ophthalmology,Elected to the American Ophthalmological Society and Elected to the Glaucoma Research Society. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Headache,Pigment Dispersion Syndrome,Strabismus Treatment,Degenerative Disorders of Globe and electroretinography etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Other Information

Specializations

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
Ophthalmologist

Education

Medical degree, DO - The Albert Einstein College Of Medicine, 1972
B.A. cum laude - Harvard College, 1964
BA in cell biology - Harvard University / MIT, 1967
M.D. - The Albert Einstein College Of Medicine, 1971
Residency in Ophthalmology - Mount Sinai School Of Medicine, 1976
Fellowship in Glaucoma - Mount Sinai School Of Medicine, 1977
Medical School - Harvard College Ba, Harvard University Ma, 1967
Fellowship - Mt Sinai Medical Center, 1978
Medical School - Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1972
Internship - St Vincents Medical Center, 1973
Residency - Mount Sinai Medical Center
Medical School - Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, 1972

Awards and Recognitions

Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Ophthalmologist of the Year (1996)
Gold Medal of Merit and Honor (Greece)
Ophthalmology Times Achievement in Ophthalmology Award (1998)
Louis Rudin Award for research in ophthalmology (1999)
Jesse H. Neal Award for Editorial Achievement (2000)
Albion O. Bernstein, MD Award of the Medical Society of the State of New York
American Academy of Ophthalmology Lifetime Achievement Honor Award
Leadership in Education in Ophthalmology (LEO) Award
Dean’s Distinguished Research Award from the New York Medical College
The Glaucoma Foundation Award for Innovation and Excellence in Glaucoma
TKC Liu Memorial Award for Leadership in Ophthalmology
Ronald F. Lowe Gold Medal of the Australia-New Zealand Ophthalmology Society
Domenick Purpura Distinguished Alumnus Annual Award from Albert Einstein College of Medicine
ARVO Distinguished Service Award
ARVO Gold Fellowship
HRH Prince Abdulaziz Al-Saud Prevention of Blindness Award
Ahti Tarkkanen Medal (Finland)
Jose Rizal International Medal
El-Maghraby International Achievement Award
Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society International Achievement Award
World Glaucoma Association Recognition Award
Moacyr Alvaro Gold Medal (Brazil)
Joanne G. Angle ARVO Service Award (2017)
SOI Honorary Award in Ophthalmology (2017)
Guest of Honor of the American Glaucoma Society (2013)
Guest of Honor of the Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Congress (2014)
Guest of Honor of the Italian Ophthalmological Society (2017)
Presidential Award, Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (2017)
Lifetime Achievement Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (2007)

Memberships

Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis
American academy of ophthalmology
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
Royal College of Ophthalmology
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
New York Academy of Medicine
Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology
Albion O. Bernstein, MD Award of the Medical Society of the State of New York
Ronald F. Lowe Gold Medal of the Australia-New Zealand Ophthalmology Society
Asia-Pacific Glaucoma Society International Achievement Award
World Glaucoma Association Recognition Award
Guest of Honor of the American Glaucoma Society (2013)
Guest of Honor of the Italian Ophthalmological Society (2017)
President of the Ophthalmic Laser Surgical Society
President of the New York Glaucoma Society
President of the New York Society for Clinical Ophthalmology
Elected to the American Ophthalmological Society
Elected to the Glaucoma Research Society

Registrations

116599 New York State Board for Medicine, 0
1821078874 National Provider Identifier (NPI)