Dr. Abraham Sleem attended St. John's University with a dual major in Chemistry and Computer Science and graduated a 4.0 GPA at the top of his class in 2002 whence he was awarded with a medal of excellence on graduation. During that time he participated in research to advance the understanding of second messenger systems, including those involved with diseases such as diabetes.
After obtaining hi… Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's University, Jamaica NY | Bachelors Degree | Chemistry | 2002 |
| St. John's University, Jamaica NY | Bachelors Degree | Computer Science | 2002 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internship - Maimonides Medical Center | Transitional Surgery | 2007 |
| Residency - Albany Medical Center | Ophthalmology | 2010 |
| Fellowship - Albany Medical Center | Corneal and Refractive Surgery | 2011 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Not Specified |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chief of Ophthalmology | Woodhull Medical Center Chief of Ophthalmology Service at Woodhull Medical Center. | 2011 - Present |
| Clinical Instructor | NYU School of Medicine Training Residents in Surgery | 2011 - Present |
| Clinical Instructor | Albany Medical Center Training residents during fellowship at Albany Medical Center and its affiliates. | 2010 - 2011 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow | American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Presented Research in DSAEK - advances in corneal transplantation. | 2006 - Present |
| Member | American Academy of Ophthalmology Presented Research in advances in corneal transplants. | 2006 - Present |
| Publication | Publisher | Title | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical/Scholarly Journal Article | ASCRS, AAO, and others. | Too many to list. CV available on demand. | 2011 |
Dr. Abraham A Sleem, MD has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Comprehensive Eye Exams Corneal Disease Corneal Transplant Sugery Keratoprosthesis Diabetic Eye Care Cataracts Refractive Surgery LASIK PRK Presbyopia Correcting Lens Implants Dry Eye Treatments BOTOX
Years In Practice: 18 (started in 2006)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Sleem specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Integrative Medicine
Dr. Abraham A Sleem, MD has not yet listed the medications that he commonly prescribes.
More info: Payment plans available for refractive surgery.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: No
