Jodi Abramson, MD
Dr. Jodi Abramson is one of the most experienced laser vision correction surgeons in the United States, having performed over 60,000 LASIK and PRK procedures. She has been performing laser vision correction for over 30 years and was one of the first doctors to use the excimer laser for correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism, and has long been recognized as one of the leading refractive surgeons in the New York metropolitan area. Having been fellowship trained in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, she was appointed Chief of Corneal and Refractive Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She participated in an early clinical trial of Collagen Crosslinking for keratoconus, and has performed over 3000 CXL procedures. Because of her extensive experience and her outstanding care for her patients and results, Dr. Abramson treats patients on referral from over 250 doctors, and is one of the most experienced refractive surgeons in the New York Metropolitan area. Dr. Abramson’s confidence in the LASIK procedure is evident, having undergone the procedure herself, as well as having performed it on her husband and son.
Dr. Abramson’s practice is located at the Laser and Corneal Surgery Associates’ Westchester Office, providing consultations on LASIK and laser vision correction, as well as corneal disease consultations for patients from the entire New York metropolitan region including Westchester County, Upstate New York, Long Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Dr. Abramson has always been dedicated to her patients and their needs, giving them direct access to her for questions and concerns both before and after their procedures. In this era of corporate medicine, Dr. Abramson has developed a concierge style practice, where she delivers a highly personalized experience for each patient.
EDUCATION | TRAINING
Dr. Abramson earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from the selective combined program at Northwestern University in Chicago. Her post-graduate training consisted of an internship at Lenox Hill Hospital and residency at the Henkind Eye Institute of Montefiore Medical Center where she was selected to be Chief Resident. Upon completion of residency, Dr. Abramson pursued subspecialty fellowship training in Corneal and Refractive Surgery at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. She is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS | HONORS
Dr. Abramson was awarded the VISX Star which is presented to top excimer laser surgeons in the United States. She has also been named one of the Best Doctors in America for ten years in a row. Best Doctors features specialists who are selected by their professional peers for excellence. Dr. Abramson has been featured in publications such as New York Times, RX Remedy Magazine, Westchester Magazine, and Woman’s World Magazine.
Academic and Professional Experience and Affiliations
Director, Keratorefractive Surgery – Montefiore Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology. 1996 – 2001
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology – Albert Einstein College of Medicine
White Plains Regional Medical Director - TLC, The Laser Center
Education
Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery Fellowship – New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Chief Resident, Resident in Ophthalmology – Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
Internship in Internal Medicine – Lenox Hill Hospital
Six Year Honors Program in Medical Education, Northwestern University
M.D. Northwestern University, Medical School
Honors/Awards
Elected by her peers for inclusion in Best Doctors in America® from 2007 to 2016.
Elected to the Cambridge Who’s Who 2007-2008
VISX Star Surgeon awarded to top Excimer Laser Surgeons in the United States
Winner, The Ann Stromberg Fellowship for Research in Ophthalmology Department of Ophthalmology , Northwestern University Medical School
Honor Award, Honors Science Research Program in the Westinghouse Science Talent Search
Publications & Lectures
Dr. Abramson is the author of many of scientific papers, book chapters and monographs. She lectures extensively in this country and abroad.
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