Dr. Grace Sun, M.D., Ophthalmology, New York, NY

Grace Sun, M.D.

Introduction

Dr. Grace Sun is the Director of the Ophthalmology Clinical Practice at New York Downtown Hospital, an Instructor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Assistant Attending Ophthalmologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Dr. Sun graduated from Stanford University, with Honors. She later received her M.D. from Weill Medical College of Cornell University, where she was awarded the Edward Norton Prize in Ophthalmology. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

Dr. Sun has a strong interest in global health. She served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua from 1999-2001. She recently served as an associate staff ophthalmologist with ORBIS International, a non profit organization whose mission is to eliminate avoidable blindness in developing countries. She was a 2009 Paul Kayser International Scholar awardee. And currently, Dr. Sun serves on the American Academy of Ophthalmology Young Ophthalmologist International Subcommittee and is involved in establishing international clinical, teaching, and research collaborations.

As the Associate Program Director for the Ophthalmology Residency at Weill Cornell Medical College, Dr. Sun provides direct supervision and teaching of residents and medical students.

Dr. Sun works in conjunction with Weill Cornell Eye Associates to offer a range of ophthalmic services at New York Downtown Hospital, including cataract, cornea and external disease, retinal and vitreous disorders, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastics, and neuro-ophthalmology. Furthermore, these services cover the entire range of complexity, from accurate eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions to the most complex intraocular surgeries, such as keratoprosthesis (artificial corneal replacement) and vitreoretinal surgery for diabetic retinopathy or complicated retinal detachment.

Specialty

Ophthalmology

Facility

New York Downtown Hospital

Address

170 William Street
New York
NY, 10038

Make an Appointment

(212) 312-5250

Gender

female

Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive Eye Care - Cataract, Cataract Surgery (sutureless surgery, accommodating and multifocal intraocular lens), Corneal Disease, Blurry/Decreased Vision, Dry Eyes, Tearing Eye/Watery Eye, Red Eye, Conjunctivitis

Languages

English and Mandarin Chinese

New York Downtown Hospital, 170 William Street, New York, NY 10038 (212) 312-5000

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