Dr. Steven Galetta

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Biography

Dr. Steven L. Galetta is a Neuro-Ophthalmologist at NYU Langone Health and has been active in the field since 2012. He has published over 400 peer-reviewed publications and has trained more than 25 fellows in Neuro-Ophthalmology. His background includes a Fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Neuro-Ophthalmology and a residency in Neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his MD from Cornell University in 1983. Dr. Galetta is recognized as one of America's top doctors by Castle Connolly for over 15 years. His expertise includes treating conditions of the central nervous system, focusing predominantly on vision problems associated with multiple sclerosis. He has also been involved in developing diagnostic tools like the King-Devick test for assessing neurological injuries in youth sports. His passion for neurology drives him to understand patient histories thoroughly and create personalized treatment plans.

Research Interests

Experience

Neuro-Ophthalmologist

2012-01-01 — Present

NYU Langone Neurology Associates • New York, NY

Provides specialized care in Neuro-Ophthalmology, treating adults with various neurological conditions.

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.