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Dr. David H. Abramson, MD, FACS

Ocular Oncology Ophthalmology
Speaks
English

1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065

Verified profile October 2, 2026 Last updated
Dr. David H. Abramson, MD, FACS, Ocular Oncology, New York, NY
Ocular Oncology

Overview

Dr. David H. Abramson is the founding Chief of the Ophthalmic Oncology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the only service of its kind in a US cancer hospital, and the only MSK doctor to hold tenure at once in surgery, pediatrics and radiation oncology.

He trained at Harvard, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Columbia, where he began working in eye cancer in the 1970s. With colleagues he developed ophthalmic artery chemosurgery, which delivers chemotherapy directly to the eye and has allowed many children with retinoblastoma to keep their eyes. He has published more than 700 peer-reviewed articles.

Dr. Abramson treats cancers on, in and around the eye in children and adults, including retinoblastoma and eye melanoma.

Languages
English
Gender
Male
Video visits
In person only

Expertise

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Uveal melanoma
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Eye and eyelid tumors
  • Conjunctival tumors

Conditions Treated

  • Uveal (choroidal) melanoma
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Choroidal nevus
  • Conjunctival tumors
  • Eyelid tumors
  • Choroidal hemangioma
  • Ocular lymphoma

Procedures Performed

  • Plaque radiotherapy
  • Intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma
  • Transpupillary thermotherapy
  • Fine needle aspiration biopsy
  • Local tumor resection
  • Cryotherapy
  • Photodynamic therapy

Credentials

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Education & Training

  1. Other Degree

    Harvard University

    Undergraduate degree

  2. Medical School1969

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    Doctor of Medicine

  3. Residency

    Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

    Ophthalmology

  4. Fellowship

    Columbia University

    Ophthalmic oncology

Insurance & Fees

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Location

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Ophthalmic Oncology

1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    Medical staff, New York, NY

Questions Patients Ask

How do I book an appointment with Dr. David H. Abramson?

Contact Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Ophthalmic Oncology 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. David H. Abramson?

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. David H. Abramson specialize in?

Dr. David H. Abramson practices Ocular Oncology and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Uveal melanoma, Retinoblastoma, Eye and eyelid tumors and Conjunctival tumors.

Where does Dr. David H. Abramson practice?

Dr. David H. Abramson sees patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Ophthalmic Oncology, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065.

Is Dr. David H. Abramson accepting new patients?

Dr. David H. Abramson is seeing existing patients only right now.

What languages does Dr. David H. Abramson speak?

Dr. David H. Abramson speaks English.

Which hospitals is Dr. David H. Abramson affiliated with?

Dr. David H. Abramson is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Where did Dr. David H. Abramson train?

Dr. David H. Abramson studied medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.

About This Profile

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Sources

  1. Memorial Sloan Kettering profile
  2. NPI Registry (CMS) lookup

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