Dean Polistina, MD
About Me
Dean Polistina is an eye surgeon practicing general Ophthalmology as well as Cataract surgery. Dr. Polistina has always been scientifically curious, and earned a Ph.D in Neuroanatomy, in addition to his MD degree. Dr. Polistina spent many years developing a large, comprehensive private Ophthalmology practice on the Upper West Side. In recent years, he made a decision to join the faculty practice at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, to participate more regularly in its teaching program. Dr. Polistina has a comprehensive view of general eye care- while having tremendous depth of knowledge in cataract care, he also believes that healthy eye care begins well before a problem exists. Dr. Polistina encourages patients to come see him for routine visits, not just when there is a problem. His vast experience in the full range of eye care includes teaching patients how to better take care of their eyes for their entire lives, regardless of one’s age.
Language
English
Position
NON-FACULTY MEDICAL STAFF | Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. POLISTINA has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
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