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Paul A Sidoti, MD
Ophthalmology (Eye), Glaucoma
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai212-979-4590
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Dr. Sidoti graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University with an A.B. in Biology. He holds a medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. His postgraduate training includes an ophthalmology residency at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and a clinical/research fellowship in glaucoma at the Doheny Eye Institute/University of Southern California School of Medicine. Currently, Dr. Sidoti is Professor and Deputy Chair for Clinical Affairs for the Department of Ophthalmology at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Health System. Board certified, Dr. Sidoti is active in many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American College of Surgeons, the American Glaucoma Society, and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He is a recipient of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award and the author of numerous journal articles and several textbook chapters. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Lavelle Fund for the Blind. His research interests are focused on the treatment of and surgical intervention for glaucoma, including glaucoma implant surgery. As a leading expert in the medical and surgical management of adult and pediatric glaucoma, he lectures both nationally and internationally.
Language
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Chinese (Cantonese), Italian, Spanish, Tagalog (Philippines)
Position
PROFESSOR | Ophthalmology, SITE CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
Hospital Affiliations
Mount Sinai Morningside
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Mount Sinai Brooklyn
Mount Sinai Queens
The Mount Sinai Hospital
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai West
About Me
Dr. Sidoti graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University with an A.B. in Biology. He holds a medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. His postgraduate training includes an ophthalmology residency at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and a clinical/research fellowship in glaucoma at the Doheny Eye Institute/University of Southern California School of Medicine. Currently, Dr. Sidoti is Professor and Deputy Chair for Clinical Affairs for the Department of Ophthalmology at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Health System. Board certified, Dr. Sidoti is active in many professional organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American College of Surgeons, the American Glaucoma Society, and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He is a recipient of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award and the author of numerous journal articles and several textbook chapters. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Lavelle Fund for the Blind. His research interests are focused on the treatment of and surgical intervention for glaucoma, including glaucoma implant surgery. As a leading expert in the medical and surgical management of adult and pediatric glaucoma, he lectures both nationally and internationally.
Language
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Chinese (Cantonese), Italian, Spanish, Tagalog (Philippines)
Position
PROFESSOR | Ophthalmology, SITE CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
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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.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Sidoti during 2024 and/or 2025. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Board Service
Lavelle Fund for the Blind, Inc.
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.
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.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Sidoti during 2024 and/or 2025. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Board Service
Lavelle Fund for the Blind, Inc.
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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