Dr.
Biser, a Johns Hopkins-trained physician, is board-certified in general
ophthalmology, and is fellowship-trained in corneal transplantation,
LASIK, cataract surgery, and advanced anterior segment eye surgery. He
remains a well-recognized researcher and teacher in his specialty. In
addition to LASIK, he offers a range of refractive options including
LASEK, PRK, clear lens extraction, and astigmatic keratotomy.
TRAINING
and EXPERIENCE: Dr. Biser graduated cum laude with distinction in all
subjects from Cornell University, and attended the University of
Pennsylvania School of Medicine where he was inducted into the Alpha
Omega Alpha honors society. He served his internship at Albert Einstein
Medical College in Philadelphia, where he was voted outstanding
transitional intern of the year. He trained in ophthalmic surgery at
the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore,
Maryland. Upon graduation, he was awarded a Heed Fellowship, given to
fewer than 30 ophthalmologists nationwide each year. He was selected
for further training at a highly competitive cornea fellowship position
at Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, where he trained with
internationally-recognized pioneers in refractive surgery and corneal
transplantation. From July 2002 through June 2004, he practiced in
Fishkill, NY with a large group practice. In October 2003, he received
additional certification by becoming one of the first surgeons in the
U.S. selected to implant the Crystalens. In July 2004, he took over the
ophthalmology practice in Fleetwood, NY (northern Mt. Vernon). In
October 2004, he also began working at the 41st Street Medical Center
in New York, NY.
RESEARCH and TEACHING: Dr. Biser has
continued to pursue research interests by publishing articles,
abstracts, and book chapters; presenting at national and international
meetings; and participating in numerous FDA clinical studies. He was
voted Surgical Attending of the Year for 2002-2003 at the combined
MEETH/NYU (Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital/New York University)
residency program, where he serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of
Ophthalmology. Dr. Biser has received several awards for his research.
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a member
of both the American and International Societies of Cataract and
Refractive Surgery. His full c.v. is viewable online at
www.fleetwoodeye.com.
LASIK EXPERIENCE: Dr. Biser's broad
fellowship training in refractive surgery included experience with
hundreds of refractive patients and a variety of techniques on excimer
lasers. His familiarity with several excimer laser systems allows him
to individually select the laser best suited for each patient. He
currently prefers the VISX Star S4 (with or without CustomVue), or the
Bausch & Lomb Technolas 217 laser. He continues to publish articles
related to LASIK, and to teach advanced eye surgery techniques to other
eye surgeons.
Staff Information
Fleetwood staff, in alphabetical order: Caroline Callaghan Jessica Choi Rosa Marques Keron Stephenson Yasmin Tariq
Languages
FLEETWOOD: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and some Japanese. 41ST STREET: English, Japanese, French, and some Spanish.
