Dr. David Poon has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in ophthalmic literature including research on age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion. His other areas of expertise include repair of retina detachments, macular holes, and macular pucker.
Dr. David Poon has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in ophthalmic literature including research on age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion. His other areas of expertise include repair of retina detachments, macular holes, and macular pucker.
Dr. David Poon graduated magna cum laude with highest honors in Biology from Harvard College. He then earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins Medical School in Baltimore, Maryland. After medical school, he completed both his ophthalmology residency and vitreoretinal fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital- Wilmer Eye Institute. Following his fellowship, Dr. Poon and his family moved back to New York to practice near his hometown.
Dr. Poon is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He has been awarded research grants from both the Johns Hopkins Hospital- Wilmer Eye Institute and the National Institute of Health.
Dr. Poon has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in ophthalmic literature including research on age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion. His other areas of expertise include repair of retina detachments, macular holes, and macular pucker. Together with his partners at Long Island Vitreoretinal Consultants, he continues to conduct clinical research in an effort to further improve the treatment of retinal diseases. His strength is delivering top-quality care that is personalized and patient-centered.
Training
College: Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Medical School: Johns Hopkins Medical School, Baltimore, MD
Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital – Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital – Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD
Board Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional courteous
Very personable, concerned and explained things
Very thorough and informative
Professional, informative, patient, knowledgeable, & a very good listener
Excellent Dr and very friendly Explains everything clearly
I liked him a lot , he explained everything to me. i would see him again
Truly the best! Is always so great at answering my questions and helping ease my nerves! So informative, helpful and caring.
Dr Poon, Is a very caring doctor. He explains everything, so I can understand. Plus very professional.
Very informative, thorough and so pleasant
Excellent in every way.