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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
Clinical Focus
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Surgery
- Open-Angle Glaucoma
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Education
MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Internship, Internal Medicine
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell
Residency, Ophthalmology
Icahn School of Medicine at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Fellowship, Glaucoma
USC/Doheny Eye Institute
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Awards
November 11, 2001
Achievement Award
American Academy of Ophthalmology
June 22, 1995
Residents Award for Outstanding Teaching and Dedicated Service
The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
June 19, 1997
Residents Award for Outstanding Teaching and Dedicated Service
The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
June 18, 1996
The John S. Hermann, M.D. Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching
The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
2015
Best Doctors
New York Magazine
2012
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
2009
New York Metro Area's Top Doctors
2001
New York Metro Area's Top Doctors
1984
Senior Book Prize in Biology
Princeton University
1984
Sigma Xi
Princeton University
1984
Phi Beta Kappa
Princeton University
The Doheny Society of Scholars, Doheny Eye Institute
Inducted: January 23, 2016
Medical Service Award, The Glaucoma Foundation
December 31, 1996
Research
Imaging, Vision, Wound Healing
Insurance Information
Accepted insurance may vary by the doctor’s office location. Please contact the office directly to obtain the most up-to-date insurance information. Patients with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (formerly known as Empire) please click here for more information. Patients with Molina insurance should click here for more information. Mount Sinai’s contracts with Anthem and Molina expired on December 31.
- 1199 SEIU
- AETNA - Commercial
- AETNA - Medicare
- Affinity Medicaid-Medicare-Essential Exchange
- Amidacare Medicaid
- CIGNA Healthcare
- Centivo
- Elderplan
- EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
- EmblemHealth - HIP
- EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
- EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial/Exchange
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
- Fidelis Health Care
- HealthFirst Medicaid
- HealthFirst Medicare
- Horizon NJ
- Magnacare-Health Care
- Medicare - NJ
- Medicare - NY
- Metroplus
- Multiplan PHCS
- NJ Medicaid
- NY Medicaid
- Oscar
- Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
- Senior Whole Health
- United Health Care - Commercial
- United Health Care - Empire Plan
- United Health Care - Oxford Care
- United Health Care - Top Tier
- VNSNY Choice Medicare
- VNSNY Select Health Medicaid
- VillageCareMax
- WellCare Health Plan
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Publications
Selected Publications
- The Effects of Age on the Human Tear Film Assessed with a Novel Imaging Device. Alice Verticchio Vercellin, Lauren J. Isserow, Richard B. Rosen, Paul A. Sidoti, Brent A. Siesky, Keren Wood, Nathan Schanzer, Francesco Oddone, Carmela Carnevale, Tak Yee Tania Tai, Masako Chen, Kira Manusis, Katy Tai, David J. Brenner, Norman J. Kleiman, Samuel Potash, George J. Eckert, Gal Antman. Diagnostics
- Ophthalmic Drop Waste Due to Self-imposed Use Cessation Dates. John M. Tan, Bo Chen, Daniel Vail, Alexander Barash, Min Jeong Jeon, Azia Williams, Tenkela Williams, Paul A. Sidoti, James C. Tsai, Louis R. Pasquale, Gareth M.C. Lema. Ophthalmology
- The Short-term Effects of Artificial Tears on the Tear Film Assessed by a Novel High-Resolution Tear Film Imager: A Pilot Study. Gal Antman, Isaac Tessone, Hernan A. Rios, Alice Verticchio, Paul A. Sidoti, P. Ewen King-Smith, Haim Suchowski, Daniel Beitner, George Eckert, Brent Siesky, Richard B. Rosen, Masako Chen. Cornea
Patient Experience Star Ratings and Comments
The Patient Experience Star Rating reflects our patients’ perception of how well their Mount Sinai provider communicated with them during an office visit. The Star Rating is based on patient responses to three questions on a patient experience survey, a standardized questionnaire sent to verified patients and distributed by a third party vendor, Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
Care Provider’s Explanation
4.9 out of 5
Care Provider’s Concern
4.9 out of 5
Likelihood to Recommend Care Provider
4.8 out of 5
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.