Dr. Emil Chynn, MD,MBA
OphthalmologistAbout Dr. Emil Chynn
If you have medical (not vision) insurance, please include your DOB & Insurance ID # so we can clear your insurance BEFORE you arrive! We treat contact lens problems, trauma, corneal abrasions, foreign bodies, allergies, conjunctivitis ("pink eye"), flashers & floaters, glaucoma & cataracts. We can give you a new Rx for contacts or glasses; if you want new contacts, we will let you order from 800-Contacts to save $:) We feature full MDs (ophthalmologists), not ODs (optometrists who don't go to med school. Our eye MDs have extra sub-specialty training in cornea & refractive surgery! As part of your comprehensive visit, we'll also assess if you're a good candidate for LASEK, the safer, non-invasive version of laser vision correction that we specialize in, and tell you more about LASEK in case you later want get rid of your glasses /contacts! There is no "obligation" or extra charge for this information For fastest service, prime appointments, or any questions, please call the office number provided in your Zoc Doc confirmation email (212.741.8628) Yours, Emil William Chynn, MD, FACS, MBA Dartmouth / Columbia / Harvard / Emory / NYU-trained Board-Certified, member of ASCRS, ESCRS, and MENSA 1st eye surgeon in NYC to have LASIK himself;) As featured on CNN, Discovery Channel, ABC, NBC, CBS www.ParkAvenueLASEK.com dr@ParkAvenueLASEK.com
Languages
English, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
Services & procedures 12
Background & credentials
Education & training
Medical School - Columbia University New York University, Master’s in Business Administration Emory University, Fellowship in Corneal Transplantation and Refractive Surgery Harvard University, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Residency in Ophthalmology Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center (Internship) Dartmouth College (Bachelor’s)
Board certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Memberships & affiliations
American Council on Science and Health
Awards & publications
ONLY Laser surgeon in NYC who is a MENSA member-the GENIUS organization Member of American Academy of Ophthalmology Member of American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Board Certified by American Board of Ophthalmology Have published over 100 articles + book chapters on Refractive Surgery Featured in the NY Times, Wall St. Journal, International Herald Tribune Featured on CBS News, ABC News, FOX TV Featured in the Daily News
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