Jeffrey S. Schultz

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Jeffrey S. Schultz, MD

Ophthalmology



  • Associate Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
  • Vice Chairman, Clinical Affairs
  • Director of Glaucoma Service, Montefiore Medical Center

Montefiore Greene Medical Arts Pavilion
3400 Bainbridge Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467-2404
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About

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Dr. Schultz earned his medical degree at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and served as the Harold G Scheie fellow in glaucoma at the University of Pennsylvania. He is an associate examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology and received an honorary award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is presently Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Friends of the Congressional Glaucoma Caucus. He is currently investigating the effect of Flomax on the iris dilator muscle to help improve surgical outcomes in patients undergoing cataract surgery. In addition, he is involved in advancing the surgical uses for the Trabectome®, a new surgical procedure for the treatment of glaucoma developed in part by a physician at Montefiore.

Gender: Male

Credentials

Titles and Positions

  • Associate Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
  • Vice Chairman, Clinical Affairs
  • Director of Glaucoma Service, Montefiore Medical Center

Education and Training

  • Medical Education Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai
  • Fellowship Scheic Eye Institute
  • Residency Henry Ford Hospital

Areas of Expertise

Specialties

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical Focus

Medical, laser and surgical treatment of glaucoma.

Complex Cataract Surgery.

Research Focus

Use of “Big Data” and AI for Ophthalmology.

New Medical and Surgical Treatments for Glaucoma.

Effects of work flow changes on efficiency in ophthalmic practice.

Locations

Primary Location

Additional Locations

Montefiore At 141 South Central Avenue
141 South Central Avenue
Hartsdale, NY 10530-2319
718-920-2020

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

Montefiore Wellness Center
1180 Morris Park Avenue
Bronx, NY 10461-1925