Dr. Tod Haller, MD

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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Tod Haller, who serves patients in the Bronx, New York.

Dr. Haller is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in surgical, pediatric, and general eye care for patients of all ages, including special-needs pediatrics. He is currently serving patients at Riverdale Ophthalmology in the Bronx, New York. Riverdale Ophthalmology is a state-of-the-art eye center dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of ophthalmology services, including complete eye exams, contact lens and glasses exams, disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as eye surgery.

Dr. Haller’s hospital affiliations include NYU Langone Hospital Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Mount Sinai Hospital Center, The Mackool Eye Institute, and Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens.

Dr. Haller attended the University of Missouri – Kansas City’s accelerated BA/MD program and earned his medical degree from Ross University Medical School, where he graduated with highest honors. While in college, he was a member of the nation’s highest honor society – Omicron Delta Kappa. Dr. Haller then went on to complete his internship and residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in New York City. He served as ophthalmology chief resident at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center from 2008 until 2009. During that time, he was nominated as a finalist by the Medical State Society of NY for the Resident Leadership Award in New York State. 

Dr. Haller has extensive clinical experience in primary vision care and comprehensive ophthalmology. He performs laser and surgical procedures for patients with glaucoma, cataracts, as well as retina and diabetic problems. Additionally, he is certified by VisX to perform LASIK and other laser vision correction procedures.

Dr. Haller is a member of the New York State Ophthalmological Society, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Queens Ophthalmologic Society, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the Medical Society of the State of New York.

Dr. Haller has been a frequent guest on local and national television. He was a guest ophthalmology consultant to the Discovery Channel. Additionally, Dr. Haller has won numerous awards throughout his line of work, including the Cornea Special Interest Research Project Award at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery in 2008, Patients’ Choice Award from 2010 to 2019, Compassionate Doctor Recognition from 2011to 2019, and Most Honored 1% Doctors in America Award from 2015 to 2019. He was also awarded Top Ophthalmologist in New York State in 2013, Top Ophthalmologist in the Bronx in 2013, and Most Influential Doctor in the Bronx Region in 2013 by HealthTap. 

Dr. Haller won the Basic Science Research Award at the Medical State Society of the State of New York Annual Resident/Fellow Research Symposium in 2009. He was accepted into the Marquis Who’s Who in America in 2017, as well as awarded The Albert Neilson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 for his great work with special-needs children.

Dr. Haller is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The ABO is an independent, nonprofit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons) in the United States. Additionally, Dr. Haller attributes his success to his love for his patients. 

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery. 

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