24 JULY 21 - JULY 27, 2017 BROOKLYN MEDIA GROUP
NYU Langone launches eye centers in boro
NYU Langone has launched
two comprehensive eye care
practices in Brooklyn, reflecting
the medical center’s continued
commitment to expand access to its
world-class medical services throughout
the borough.
The NYU Langone Eye Center-Bay
Ridge is located at 7901 Fourth Avenue,
the site of the former Lazzaro
Eye Center. The second practice, NYU
Langone Eye Center-Brooklyn Heights,
is located at 149 Pierrepont Street.
Both are staffed by ophthalmologists
specially trained to diagnose,
monitor, and medically or surgically
treat all ocular and visual disorders
of the eye, as well as prescribe vision
services, including glasses and contact
lenses.
Brooklyn resident and highly
regarded ophthalmologist Douglas
Lazzaro, MD, MBA, FACS, is taking
a lead role in helping NYU Langone
identify opportunities for continued
expansion.
Chief of Ophthalmology at NYU
Lutheran Medical Center since 2003,
he recently took on additional responsibilities
for NYU Langone as vice
chair of clinical affairs and business
development for the Department of
Ophthalmology and physician director
for the entire health system’s
network development in Brooklyn.
"The expansion of the NYU Eye
Center, under Dr. Lazzaro’s stewardship,
greatly eases access to
comprehensive and innovative eye
care services for people in Brooklyn,”
says Joel Schuman, MD, professor in
the Departments of Ophthalmology,
and Neuroscience and Physiology,
and chair of the Department of Ophthalmology
at NYU Langone. “We
are delighted to be able to offer some
of the most advanced procedures for
the management of complex vision
problems at these practices."
Lazzaro also is tasked with developing
a full-service ophthalmology
department at NYU Lutheran, including
establishing a residency program
and recruiting additional physicians
to serve as clinicians and teaching
faculty.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to help
identify and develop services that
further NYU Langone’s commitment
to Brooklyn,” Lazzaro says. “I’m firmly
rooted in this community. My family
goes back multiple generations. I always
want what’s best for the people
who live and work here – that’s why
I’m totally committed to NYU Langone’s
endeavors.”
Lazzaro’s father, E. Clifford Lazzaro,
MD, established the Bay Ridge eye
practice in the 1970s that now serves
as NYU Langone’s new ophthalmology
outpost in southwest Brooklyn.
In fact, he represents the fifth
generation of his family to become a
physician.
“It’s been a family business,” he says
with a smile.
Lazzaro earned his medical degree
from SUNY Downstate School of
Medicine and completed his postgraduate
residency training at SUNY
Downstate Medical Center. In addition,
he served a cornea and refractive
surgery fellowship at Manhattan Eye
and Ear Hospital and Weill Cornell
Medical Center.
A practicing physician for more
than two decades, he most recently
served as the Troutman Chairman
and Professor of Ophthalmology at
SUNY Downstate before joining the
staff at NYU Langone.
“Dr. Lazzaro represents the very best
of Brooklyn, and we’re delighted he’s
helping us identify new opportunities
to bring expanded services to the borough,”
says Bret Rudy, MD, executive
hospital director and senior vice president
at NYU Lutheran. “Networking
efforts like those Dr. Lazzaro is leading
link Brooklyn-based practitioners
with important resources, technology,
and the additional clinical expertise
of NYU Langone. It enhances their
ability to provide the very best care.”
To schedule an appointment, call
NYU Langone Eye Center–Bay Ridge
at 718-748-1334, or NYU Langone
Eye Center-Brooklyn Heights at
718-834-1976.
Photo courtesy of NYU Langone
Dr. Douglas Lazzaro.
NY Cosmos to benefit Life's
WORC at upcoming game
BY JONATHAN SPERLING
EDITORIAL@BROOKLYNREPORTER.COM
Coney Island’s very own New
York Cosmos will benefit
Life’s WORC and the Family
Center for Autism on Saturday, July
29, showing support for a not-forprofit
organization that has been
relentless in providing services for
people with developmental disabilities
and autism.
Over 1,500 people in Nassau
County, Suffolk County and Queens
benefit from Life’s WORC and the
Family Center for Autism's services,
including those with developmental
disabilities, families of those with
developmental disabilities and
educators.
"We're thrilled to be working with
a world-class sports team,” said
Victoria Schneps, founder of Life’s
WORC and Schneps Communications,
which publishes The Brooklyn
Spectator, Spectator News and Home
Reporter. “Every penny they raise
for us will find a child who benefits
from our services.”
Schneps was inspired to launch
Life’s WORC after advocating on
behalf of her daughter, who had
special needs.
The Cosmos will take on Miami
FC in MCU Park (1904 Surf Avenue)
beginning at 7 p.m. Field box tickets
for the game are $15 each, rooftop
tickets are $30 each and suite
tickets are $50 each. To purchase
tickets, visit www.nycosmos.com/
individual-tickets.