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George J. Florakis, M.D., serves as the Malcolm P. Aldrich Professor of Ophthalmology at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is a renowned expert in corneal surgery, specializing in management techniques for corneal transplants and endothelial keratoplasty. Dr. Florakis has established himself as a national leader in corneal diseases and is actively involved in professional organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the New York Ophthalmological Society. He has contributed to the field through numerous authored book chapters and peer-reviewed articles, and he frequently delivers lectures both nationally and internationally. Dr. Florakis completed his undergraduate and medical education at Columbia University and furthered his training with a residency at Columbia's Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, followed by a fellowship focusing on corneal and external eye diseases under Jay Krachmer, MD, at the University of Iowa. He sees patients at the Westchester Harkness Eye Institute and is committed to advancing the field of ophthalmology through education and direct patient care.
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons • New York
Teaching medical students and residents in the field of Ophthalmology.
Columbia Ophthalmology Westchester • Westchester
Overseeing clinical operations and patient care in the department.
PhD programs at VP&S are often administered through the Coordinated Doctoral Programs in Biomedical Sciences (Integrated Program).