Christopher R. Adam, MD
Practice: VitreoRetinal Consultants
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Office locations: Shirley, Riverhead, Hauppauge, Great Neck
Dr. Christopher R. Adam, M.D., earned his medical degree at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, and completed his residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. He then finished his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the prestigious Kresge Eye Institute. A board-certified ophthalmologist and former finance professional, Dr. Adam specializes in the advanced medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the retina, macula, and vitreous. He focuses on integrating clinical research into comprehensive patient care.
Dr. Christopher R. Adam, M.D., earned his medical degree at SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, and completed his residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. He then finished his fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at the prestigious Kresge Eye Institute. A board-certified ophthalmologist and former finance professional, Dr. Adam specializes in the advanced medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the retina, macula, and vitreous. He focuses on integrating clinical research into comprehensive patient care.
Dr. Christopher R. Adam, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained retina specialist. He specializes in the comprehensive medical and surgical management of diseases affecting the retina, macula, and vitreous. Born and raised on Long Island, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stony Brook University. After beginning his career in finance, Dr. Adam transitioned into healthcare, working as a radiologic technologist while completing his pre-medical studies.
Dr. Adam received his medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in 2014. He went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York. Pursuing advanced subspecialty training, he completed a rigorous two-year medical and surgical vitreoretinal fellowship at the prestigious Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit, Michigan.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Adam has contributed to numerous clinical research studies, authored peer-reviewed publications, and presented his work at national scientific meetings. Dr. Adam holds membership in the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Society of Retinal Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Medical Association.

Dr. Adam was very friendly and he explained everything very well. Willing to share reports with our retinal specialist in FL. Thank you.
Competent and caring
Very impressed with are and treatment I received from this new doctor for me.
Dr. Adam was professional easy to understand and was efficient with my visit.
Dr.Adam is considered, kind and patient. Answers questions and explains procedure in detail. The best!
Wonderful physician. very thorough and kind
Like Dr. Adam a lot. Very thorough and has a very affable style:👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Prompt, easy to understand and knowledgeable. A very pleasant experience.
Always a pleasure to see Dr Adam.
I felt completely safe having Dr. Adam treat me in my complicated lost lens and restoration.