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Jimmy Y. Hu, MD
Ophthalmology (Eye)
About Me
Dr. Jimmy Y. Hu is a cataract, corneal and refractive specialist; he performs complex cataract surgery, corneal transplant surgery (including DMEK and DSEK), and refractive surgery (including LASIK, PRK, and ICLs). Dr. Hu also performs ocular surface reconstruction surgery, and attends patients with dry eyes, ocular surface disease, and complicated and corneal conditions. He is praised by his patients and colleagues for his surgical skills, gentle bedside manner, and expertise in the treatment of complex ophthalmic conditions. Athletes, law-enforcement officers, firemen, military service personnel, and fellow surgeons have trusted Dr. Hu with their eyes and praised his dedication to delivering superior results.
Dr. Hu graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, and earned his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine with Special Distinction in Ophthalmology for his research. His post-graduate training consisted of a medical internship at Brown University and residency at the Henkind Eye Institute at Montefiore Medical Center. Upon completion of residency, Dr. Hu obtained subspecialty fellowship training in Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Surgery at the prestigious Wilmer Eye Institute at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Dr. Hu has authored peer-reviewed scientific publications, presented research at national and international academic conferences and has received funding from the National Instituteof Health. He serves as voluntary faculty in Ophthalmology at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, and has won awards for both his research and teaching. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Cornea Society, and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Language
English
Position
NON-FACULTY MEDICAL STAFF | Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Clinical Focus
- Allergic Eye Problems
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Cataract
- Cataract Removal
- Cataract Surgery
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
- Corneal Abrasion
- Corneal Infection
- Corneal Opacity
- Corneal Transplant
- DSAEK
- Dry Eye Disease
- Fuchs' Dystrophy
- Keratitis
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- LASIK
- Laser Vision Correction
- Nearsightedness And Farsightedness
- Pterygium
- Rosacea
- Shingles
- Short-sightedness / Myopia
- Sjogren's Syndrome
Education
MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Internship, Internal Medicine
Brown University Medical School
Residency, Ophthalmology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Yeshiva University
Fellowship, Corneal and External Diseases
Wilmer Eye Institute-Johns Hopkins University
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
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Industry Relationships
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Dr. HU has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
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