Matthew S. Wieder

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Matthew S. Wieder, MD

Ophthalmology



  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
  • Associate Program Director - Residency Training Program
  • Attending Physician - Vitreoretinal Surgery

Montefiore Medical Center
111 East 210th Street
Bronx, NY 10467-2401
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Montefiore Einstein

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Matthew S. Wieder, MD, is an attending physician, Retina Specialist, Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and Associate Director, Ophthalmology Residency Training Program at Montefiore Einstein. With subspecialty training in vitreoretinal surgery, Dr. Wieder specializes in the medical and surgical management of all disorders of the retina and vitreous.

After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in engineering from The Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art, Dr. Wieder went on to complete his medical education at Einstein . He completed his internship year in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel prior to returning to the Bronx for his ophthalmology residency at Montefiore and Einstein where he served as chief resident in his final year. He then continued his training in vitreoretinal surgery for an additional two years at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

Dr. Wieder’s research focuses on retinal detachment repair, diabetic retinopathy, sickle cell retinopathy and ophthalmology education. He has presented at many national conferences and published in top ophthalmology journals including JAMA Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Retina and the Journal of Academic Ophthalmology. Dr. Wieder has also served as a reviewer for the European Journal of Ophthalmology and was a contributor and reviewer for the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s board review question bank.

Dr. Wieder is board certified and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists and the New York State Ophthalmological Society.

Gender: Male

Credentials

Titles and Positions

  • Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
  • Associate Program Director - Residency Training Program
  • Attending Physician - Vitreoretinal Surgery

Education and Training

  • Fellowship New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
  • Residency Montefiore Medical Center-AECOM

Areas of Expertise

Specialties

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical Focus

Medical and surgical retina including diabetic retinopathy, hypertensive retinopathy, sickle cell retinopathy, retinal artery and vein occlusion, central serous chorioretinopathy, retinal dystrophies, macular degeneration, choroidal neovascularization, lens dislocation and intraocular lens complications, macular edema, macular pucker, macular hole, ocular trauma, retinal tears and retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy and tractional retinal detachment.

Research Focus

Retinal Detachment Repair, Diabetic Retinopathy, Sickle Cell Retinopathy, Ophthalmology Education.

Locations

Primary Location

Additional Locations

Montefiore at 1250 Waters Place
1250 Waters place
Bronx, NY 10461-2720
718-920-2020

Henkind Eye Institute
3400 Bainbridge Avenue, Ground Floor
Bronx, NY 10467-2404
718-920-2020