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Dr. Naomi Sue Falk, MD

Ophthalmology
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Retina Consultants 1220 New Scotland Rd Ste 201, Slingerlands, NY 12159
(518) 533-6550

Overview
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Brief Intro

Dr. Naomi Falk, co-owner of Retina Consultants, joined the retina division at AlbanyMedical Center in 2003. She is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology atAlbany Medical Center as well as the Director for the Vitreoretinal fellowship. Dr.Falk completed a vitreoretinal fellowship at the University of Texas, Houston and Albany Medical Center. She completed her residency at Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia and earned her medical degree from SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Falk has been an investigator on numerous national multi-center studies, herclinical research interests include new and experimental protocols and devices for the monitoring and treatment of macular degeneration, venous occlusions, arterial occlusions, diabetic retinopathy and inflammatory diseases of the eye. Dr. Falk and the Retina Consultants have brought to Albany the first anti-VEGFtherapies for wet macular degeneration with both Lucentis (RhuFab), Macugen (Pegaptanib) and other Phase I investigational drugs, the first biodegradable Posurdex dexamethasone implant for Central Retinal Vein Occlusions, and a Phase III injectable Triamcinolone Acetonide for Diabetic Macular Edema. Additional research studies include the use of new novel monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of inflammatory eye disease and four research protocols for the National Eye Institute sponsored Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network. In addition to her busy clinical schedule, she assumes an active role in resident teaching and lectures.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Texas Health Science Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine - 1997

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Retina Consultants
1220 New Scotland Rd Ste 201, Slingerlands, NY 12159
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

Glaucoma
Cataract
Retinal Detachment
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Degeneration

Procedures Performed

Lasik Surgery
Lens and Cataract Procedures
Lens and Cataract Procedures
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Ophthalmological Exam
Ophthalmological Exam
Retinal Detachment Repair

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Cigna
Wellcare
GEHA
CDPHP
Anthem Blue Cross
Aetna
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
MVP Health Care
AARP
UnitedHealthcare
MagnaCare
Fidelis Care (NY)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
EmblemHealth
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Empire Plan

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