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Degrees
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MD, SUNY Stony Brook Health Sciences Center, 1994
BS, Fordham University, 1989
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My Expert Service
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I am a Board Certified ophthalmologist with a broad range of experience across ophthalmology, including comprehensive general ophthalmology; management of glaucoma, corneal disease, and dry eye; performing cataract, LASIK/PRK surgeries; and the medical and surgical management of complex anterior segment eye trauma. I also have a great deal of experience educating optometrists, technicians, and ophthalmology residents and lecturing and consulting.
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Experience & Qualifications
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, New York
Adjunct Surgeon, 2000 – Present
Paramus, NJ
LASIKPlus Surgeon & Medical Director, 2007 – Present
•Performing LASIK and PRK surgery, providing expert management of patients' general ophthalmology and Dry Eye conditions.
•Responsible for all medical and surgical decision-making, and supervising a staff of optometrists, technicians, and OR assistants.
•Providing ongoing medical education training, developing and implementing team building skills, and educating and supervising the staff as they transition to becoming Certified Ophthalmic Technicians.
Scarsdale, New York
Attending Physician in private practice, with an emphasis on general ophthalmology/LASIK surgery, corneal diseases, cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and the treatment of Dry Eye, 2001 - 2007
Heritage Hospital, North Carolina/Lowry Ophthalmology, Raleigh, North Carolina
General ophthalmology/LASIK surgery with specialized training in LASIK surgery, 1998 - 2000
St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center of New York
Chief Resident, July 1997 – June 1998
Ophthalmology Resident, July 1995 –June 1998
Transitional Intern, July 1994 – June 1995
EDUCATION/HONORS
American Medical Association, 2000
•Physician's Recognition Award in Continuing Medical Education with Commendation for Self-Directed Learning
State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine
MD, 1994
•Microbiology, Cardiac, and Neuroscience Courses
•Psychiatry and Family Medicine Clerkships
Albert Einstein Hospital
Laboratory Technician, 1989 - 1990
Fordham University
Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1989
•Magna Cum Laude
•Phi Beta Kappa
•Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Honor Society
•Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
•Dean’s List
•William Steinbugler Award for the highest grade point average in biology in the class of 1989
•Recognized for outstanding service to the Fordham community as an officer on Fordham Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
TEACHING POSITIONS AND EYE TRAUMA EXPERIENCE
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, Affiliate of New York Medical College, 2001 - 2005, 2010 - Present
•Teaching ophthalmology residents medical and surgical eye care in the areas of comprehensive general ophthalmology, cataract surgery, LASIK surgery, and management of glaucoma
•Serving as an eye trauma surgeon by supervising the evaluation, treatment, and repair of complex anterior segment eye injuries
PRESENTATIONS
•Roundtable Discussion, "Use of Restasis in the Treatment of Dry Eye", May 21, 2009, December 15, 2009, July 20, 2010
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Available Modes Of Communication
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email/chat
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Contact
Phillip Calenda MD
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