About Yale L. Fisher, MD
Dr. Fisher is a clinical ophthalmologist specializing in Vitreoretinal Diseases. Dr. Fisher’s career is noteworthy in the areas of patient care, teaching, and research. He is the author of several textbooks in the field of vitreoretinal diseases and ultrasonography.
Author Dr. Fisher has published more than 50 scientific articles and numerous scientific exhibits and posters. He was a course director for the American Academy of Ophthalmology for over 22 years and a review editor for many prestigious ophthalmic journals. He has received numerous awards for national and international professorships and lectureships. He has also been awarded the coveted Senior Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Lectures Dr. Fisher has lectured throughout the United States and abroad in the areas of ultrasonography and vitreoretinal surgery, developing new techniques and instruments in his field as well as pioneering developments in ocular endoscopy. He was selected by departmental chairmen and section chiefs at major ophthalmology centers nationwide as one of the 400 best retina doctors in America.
Developed Instruments Dr. Fisher has developed numerous intraocular surgical instruments which have advanced the field of vitreoretinal surgery. These instruments include electromagnets as well as endoscopic techniques for situations where microscopic visualization is limited or impossible.
Educational Material He recently launched a novel and extensive instructional website for educational purposes. The site, www.ophthalmicedge.org, contains lectures, animations, and an extensive interactive video library of real-time contact B-scan ultra sonograms.
Academic Appointments Voluntary Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Voluntary Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, NY Presbyterian-Cornell
Innovations • Created and launched a novel and extensive free instructional ultrasound website now used worldwide for teaching ultrasound ocular imaging • 48 years experience with contact B¬scan ultrasonography, with research in 3D ultrasonography • Developed an electromagnetic foreign body magnet that can be turned on or off • Developed a vitreoretinal 20 gauge endoscope for use during vitrectomy surgery for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, retinal vein occlusion when microscopic imaging becomes limited or inadequate
Education
Dr. Fisher graduated from Cornell University, with a Doctor of Medicine from Weill Cornell Medicine - Cornell University, and from Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital. Yale L. Fisher, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.
Licenses
Yale L. Fisher, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since September 01, 2006, and his NPI number is 1396847513. Dr. Fisher certified his NPI information on 03/19/2023.
Insurance
Dr. Yale L. Fisher accepts the following insurance providers:
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Aetna [Aetna Life Insurance Company]
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Cigna Healthcare [Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company]
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EmblemHealth [HIP Insurance Company of New York]
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Empire BlueCross BlueShield
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Fidelis Care [New York State Catholic Health Plan, Inc.]
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GHI HMO an EmblemHealth Company
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Healthfirst Insurance Company, Inc.
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MagnaCare [Brighton Health Plan Solutions]
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Multiplan / PHCS [MultiPlan, Inc.]
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UnitedHealthcare Oxford [Oxford Health Insurance, Inc.]
Book an Appointment
Dr. Yale L. Fisher is a verified ophthalmologist on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Yale L. Fisher, please call (212) 861-9797.
