Dr. Leeber Cohen is a compassionate, comforting ophthalmologist treating patients in New York City. His approach is centered on being sensitive to his patient’s fears and concerns. He holds certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is also multilingual, speaking English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Yiddish. To pursue his medical degree, Dr. Cohen attended the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. He continued his medical education at the Kings County Hospital, where he completed his residency. Dr. Cohen further refines his education through annual meetings and conferences through the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Patients visiting Dr. Cohen can receive a full range of eye care. He performs cataract surgery, glaucoma laser surgery, and filler treatments. General Eye consultations and consultations for allergies is also available. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Cohen enjoys Tai Chi. He is also working on translations for an 8th Century Aramaic manuscript.
Language
English
Position
NON-FACULTY MEDICAL STAFF | Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
About Me
Dr. Leeber Cohen is a compassionate, comforting ophthalmologist treating patients in New York City. His approach is centered on being sensitive to his patient’s fears and concerns. He holds certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is also multilingual, speaking English, Spanish, Hebrew, and Yiddish. To pursue his medical degree, Dr. Cohen attended the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. He continued his medical education at the Kings County Hospital, where he completed his residency. Dr. Cohen further refines his education through annual meetings and conferences through the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Patients visiting Dr. Cohen can receive a full range of eye care. He performs cataract surgery, glaucoma laser surgery, and filler treatments. General Eye consultations and consultations for allergies is also available. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Cohen enjoys Tai Chi. He is also working on translations for an 8th Century Aramaic manuscript.
Language
English
Position
NON-FACULTY MEDICAL STAFF | Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Education
MD, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - College of Medicine
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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. COHEN has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.
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