Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital

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Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital Among The Best According to New York Magazine
November 20, 2006

Both Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital earned high marks from more than 1,000 physicians in the tri-state area in New York magazine's "Best Hospitals" issue.

In its November 20th issue, New York magazine published the results of a survey conducted by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., which asked leading physician specialists to select the hospital they would choose for themselves or a loved one.

Over 1,000 physicians ranked Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat hospital number one in Ear, Nose and Throat and Lenox Hill Hospital among the very best hospitals in 4 specialties: cardiac care, orthopedics, OB/Gyn and ear, nose & throat.


US News and World Report
July 18, 2005

Why trust your eyes to anyone else?

Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital has Played a Pivotal Role in the Advancement of Eye Care

More than 2.3 million Americans undergo cataract surgery each year, making it the most frequently performed operation in the U.S.  Nearly all are candidates for small incision ultrasound cataract surgery, today’s gold standard of care, and one of many important innovations developed at the world-renowned Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH).

One of the oldest and most comprehensive ophthalmology centers in the world, MEETH has played a leading role in the development of many critical advances in eye care, from sophisticated diagnostic tools to treatments for potentially devastating diseases.  The hospital also has a long history of training ophthalmology residents and fellows, including many who have become national and world leaders in their area of expertise.  Since 1999, MEETH has been the primary ophthalmology residency training site for New York University School of Medicine.

As a specialty hospital devoted to diagnosing and treating diseases of the eye, MEETH has “super” specialists in every area of ophthalmology, including nearsightedness and cataracts, “crossed” eyes, “wandering” eye, glaucoma, retinal disorders, external disease and infections, ophthalmic plastic surgery, ocular tumors, corneal transplants and neurologically based disorders.  Patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, benefit from the collective training and experience of some of the nation’s premier ophthalmologists.

Focus on the Front of the Eye:
Jack Dodick, MD, Chairman of Ophthalmology, is a World Leader in cataract and refractive surgery.  Among other achievements, he has developed several instruments to facilitate cataract surgery, including the first laser system for the removal of cataracts through a 1.2 mm incision.  Dr. Dodick is also Professor and Chairman of Ophthalmology at New York University Medical Center.

The Back of the Eye is His Domain:
Retinal specialist, Lawrence Yannuzzi, MD, Vice Chairman of Ophthalmology, is widely recognized for his contributions in the areas of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and unusual chorioretinal diseases.  A recipient of the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr, Yannuzzi is founder and Director of the LuEsther T. Mertz Retinal Research Center and Founder of The Macula Foundation, Inc. both headquartered at MEETH.  Under his leadership, The Macula Foundation has distributed $22 million to support research nationwide.


MANHATTAN EYE, EAR & THROAT HOSPITAL NAMED ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST HOSPITALS
July 8, 2005

Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital (MEETH), a subsidiary of Lenox Hill Hospital, was ranked among the nation's top hospitals in Ophthalmology according to U.S. News and World Report's annual 'America's Best Hospitals' survey.

Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital was one of only three Manhattan hospitals, and 18 nationwide, to make the list of best hospitals for Ophthalmology.

The survey was conducted in conjunction with the National Opinion Research Center, a noted social science research group at the University of Chicago. The rankings included 205 medical centers out of more than 6,000 surveyed.

"MEETH physicians and staff are honored to be recognized for our commitment to superior patient care," said Phillip P. Rosenthal, Executive Director of Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital. "Independent evaluations such as these rankings are of real value to our community and our patients and our staff who strive always to provide the highest quality care."

Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, founded in 1869, is one of the oldest and most comprehensive eye care centers in this country. MEETH's ophthalmologists treat both children and adults for routine eye care and unusual eye disorders. MEETH was one of the pioneers in laser vision correction and also provides state-of-the-art laser treatment for cataracts.