Tongalp H. Tezel, MD

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Ophthalmology, Retinal & Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Tongalp H. Tezel, MD is the Chang Family Endowed Professor of Ophthalmology and the Director of the Vitreoretinal Service and Fellowship Program at the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Tezel is an internationally known clinician-scientist and a leader in the management of vitreoretinal diseases.
Dr. Tezel received his medical degree and initial ophthalmology training in Ankara, Turkey at Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, and completed his ophthalmology residency at Washington University School of Medicine. He later trained under Dr. Stanley Chang and received his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery here at Columbia University.
He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Retina Specialists, the Macula Society, The Retina Society, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He has received numerous honors, including the Fellow of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (FARVO), American Academy of Ophthalmology's Achievement Award, Alpha Omega Alpha Faculty Membership; Honor Award of the American Society of Retina Specialist, and several Awards for Excellence in Teaching. He is listed on the Best Doctors of America and Castle Connolly's Top Doctor Directory.
Dr. Tezel's research laboratory focuses on investigating the molecular mechanisms of various retinal diseases. His main research interests include gene therapy for age-related macular degeneration, inherited retinal diseases, retinal stem cell transplantation, angiogenesis, pharmacologic vitreolysis, and tissue engineering. He has developed several techniques used for tissue engineering and retinal cell replacement therapies, awarded numerous patents for his contributions. Recently, he has embarked on gene treatment and tissue engineering trials for macular degeneration.
Dr. Tezel is an ad-hoc reviewer for several journals in his field and has been contributing to the development of the vitreoretinal field with several publications, presentations, and invited lectures.

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

Detached Retina Repair
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Disorders
Retinal Vascular Disorders
Retinitis pigmentosa

Academic Appointments

Chang Family Professor of Ophthalmology

Administrative Titles

Director, Retina Division
Director, Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Languages

French
German
Turkish

Gender

Male

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CUIMC/Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute
635 West 165th Street

New York, NY 10032

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Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

Internship: 1999 St Mary's Health Center
Residency: 2002 Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Fellowship: 2003 Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

Honors & Awards

2012: ?American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Achievement Award
2011: ?Alpha Omega Alpha Faculty Membership
2007- Present: ?Listed, Best Doctors in America
2006: Patrick O’Connor Award for Excellence in Teaching
2005: The American Society of Retina Specialists’ Honor Award
2004: RPB Career Development Award
2004: Patrick O’Connor Award for Excellence in Teaching
2004: NEI Clinician-Scientist Development Award
2002: Ronald Michels Fellowship Award
2000: Rosenbaum Research Award


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Research

Dr. Tezel's research laboratory focuses on investigating the molecular mechanisms of various retinal diseases. His main research interests include retinal cell transplantation, angiogenesis, pharmacologic vitreolysis, tissue engineering and drug development for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, and has developed several techniques used for tissue engineering and retinal cell replacement therapies.