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R. Theodore Smith, MD, PhD
Ophthalmology (Eye)
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About Me
Language
Position
Hospital Affiliations
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Research Topics
Biomedical Sciences, Cardiovascular, Genetics, Ophthalmology, Retina, Vision
Download the CVAbout Me
Language
Position
Hospital Affiliations
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Research Topics
Biomedical Sciences, Cardiovascular, Genetics, Ophthalmology, Retina, Vision
Download the CVAbout Me
Language
Position
Hospital Affiliations
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Research Topics
Biomedical Sciences, Cardiovascular, Genetics, Ophthalmology, Retina, Vision
Download the CVClinical Focus
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Comprehensive Dilated Eye Exam
- Ophthalmoscopy
- Retinal Vascular Disease
- Retinal Vein / Artery Occlusion
- Vision Loss
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Comprehensive Dilated Eye Exam
- Ophthalmoscopy
- Retinal Vascular Disease
- Retinal Vein / Artery Occlusion
- Vision Loss
Education
MD, Yeshiva University Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Internship, Internal Medicine
Winthrop-University Hospital
Residency, Ophthalmology
Jacobi Medical Center
Residency, Ophthalmology
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Fellowship, Retina and Vitreous Surgery
University of Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Insurance Information
Physicians who provide services at hospitals and facilities in the Mount Sinai Health System might not participate in the same health plans as those Mount Sinai hospitals and facilities (even if the physicians are employed or contracted by those hospitals or facilities).
Information regarding insurance participation and billing by this physician may be found on this page, and can also be obtained by contacting this provider directly. Because physicians insurance participation can change, the insurance information on this page may not always be up-to-date. Please contact this physician directly to obtain the most up-to-date insurance information.
Insurance and health plan networks that the various Mount Sinai Health System hospitals and facilities participate in can be found on the Mount Sinai Health System website.
Publications
Selected Publications
- Coded aperture snapshot spectral imaging fundus camera. Ruixuan Zhao, Chengshuai Yang, R. Theodore Smith, Liang Gao. Scientific Reports
- Two potentially distinct pathways to geographic atrophy in age-related macular degeneration characterized by quantitative fundus autofluorescence. Wei Wei, Marco Mazzola, Oscar Otero-Marquez, Yuehong Tong, Eric Souied, Giuseppe Querques, K. Bailey Freund, R. Theodore Smith. Eye
- Re: Agrón et al.: Reticular pseudodrusen status, ARMS2/HTRA1 genotype, and geographic atrophy enlargement: Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 Report 32. (Ophthalmology. 2022;129:1107–1119). Alauddin Bhuiyan, Eric Souied, Rando L. Allikmets, R. Theodore Smith. Ophthalmology
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device and biotechnology companies 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 relationships with such companies.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Smith during 2022 and/or 2023. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Consulting:
- Ora 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.