Not accepting new patients
Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann, MD
- Speaks
- English
1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Overview
Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann is an ophthalmologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center with more than four decades in practice.
He earned his medical degree at Weill Cornell Medicine and trained in ophthalmology at Yale-New Haven Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian (Cornell).
At MSK he cares for patients whose eyes and retinas are affected by cancer or cancer treatment, including medical retina conditions and eye side effects of chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Male
- Video visits
- In person only
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Wet and dry age-related macular degeneration
- Diabetic macular edema
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Viral retinitis
- Retinal detachment
Procedures Performed
- Intravitreal anti-VEGF injections
- Intravitreal steroid implants
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- Retinal imaging and angiography
- Vitreoretinal surgery
- Clinical trial therapies
Education & Training
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Medical School1976
Weill Cornell Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
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Residency1977 to 1980
Yale-New Haven Medical Center
Ophthalmology
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Residency1981 to 1982
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell)
Ophthalmology
Insurance & Fees
Insurance networks differ by office and plan. Call the office to confirm that your plan is accepted before your visit.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Ophthalmology
1275 York AvenueNew York, NY 10065 Get directions
Hospital Affiliations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Medical staff, New York, NY
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann?
Contact Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Ophthalmology directly to book or to ask about availability. Some specialists ask for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.
What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann?
Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.
What does Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann specialize in?
Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann practices Medical Retina & Macular Degeneration and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Age-related macular degeneration, Diabetic macular edema, Uveitis and Retina clinical trials.
Where does Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann practice?
Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann sees patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Ophthalmology, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065.
Is Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann accepting new patients?
Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann is seeing existing patients only right now.
What languages does Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann speak?
Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann affiliated with?
Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Where did Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann train?
Dr. Murk-Hein Heinemann studied medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and completed residency at Yale-New Haven Medical Center.
About This Profile
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