Dr. Robert E. Brass M.D.
Ophthalmologist
713 Troy Schenectady Rd Suite 135 Latham New York, 12110About
Complete Ophthalmology practice offering comprehensive ophthalmology care, surgery, optometry and optical services. Special interest in Cataract and Refractive surgery. Laser cataract and Refractive IOL's are a great addition for patients requiring cataract surgery.
Education and Training
University of Wisconsin Medical School
Univ of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1990
Board Certification
Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Clinical Professor Albany Medical College 2001 - 2017
Awards
- Best Scientific Paper- The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2011
- Best Doctors in America, 2008 - present
- Golden Apple- Albany Medical College Department of Ophthalmology
- Outstanding teaching Family Practice
- Chief Resident; Department of Ophthalmology
- Patient Choice Award 2007-present
Treatments
- Comprehensive; Cataract; Refractive: Cornea
Internships
- St. Joseph's Hospital
Fellowships
- University of Wisconsin Hospitals - Cornea, External Disease and Keratorefractive Surgery
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Articles and Publications
- Brass RE: OCT; Refractive Surgery Today, New Modalities in evaluation of the Keratoplasty Patient, Co-authored several publications with Brightbill
What do you attribute your success to?
- I love what I do, and believe you should never stop learning. Staying up to date with the advances in reserach, and science, in addition to the advancing surgical knowledge and skill. I am an attending physician working with ophthalmology residents; it's a win win. At the end of the day, customer service is extremely important as well. I treat people the way, I want to be treated.
Areas of research
- Ongoing research using OCT to measure the human corneal thickness and refractive power. Comparision of Central Corneal Power Measurement using OCT.
Teaching and speaking
- Assistant Clinical Professor with Albany Medical College; teaching ophthalmology residents at the VA Stratton Albany.Family Practice residents rotate through my private practice monthly.Local, regional and national speaking engagements, presenting treatment options and study results.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Hilton Head
Hobbies / Sports
- Working Out, Family Time
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Areas of research
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