Retina Group of New York

The Retina Group of New York has offices in Hicksville and Hauppauge conveniently located near the Long Island Expressway and the Northern State Parkway.  The offices utilize the latest medical equipment and computer technology which facilitate faster and more accurate diagnosis.  Patients can receive a total evaluation and have a treatment plan implemented at their first visit.  The staff strives to educate patients as to the nature of their eye problems so that they can participate in decisions regarding their care.

Laser surgery is performed in brief outpatient visits at the offices. OCT laser imaging, ultrasonography, digital imaging and psychophysical testing provide rapid and precise diagnosis.  The practice philosophy relies on evidence based medicine and application of proven cutting edge treatments that have been effective for challenging retinal problems. 

James M. Maisel, MD, FAAO

Diplomate, American Board of Opthalmology

Dr. Maisel, founder of the Retina Group of New York, is a Board Certified ophthalmologist who completed his fellowship in vitreous and retinal surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center.  He was a Corporate Advisory Board member for the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Medical Advisory Board.  He was also a member of the AAO Instrument and Device and Low Vision Committees and has received research grants from the U.S. Public Health Service and the National Institute of Health.  Dr. Maisel represented the National Society to Prevent Blindness at the ANSI Z-80 committee where he helped establish many ophthalmic industry standards.  He served as an editor of EyeCare Technology Magazine, authored numerous professional journal articles, and lectures nationally on retina, medical informatics and practice management topics.  Dr. Maisel is also the chairman of ZyDoc Medical Transcription, a medical informatics company.  In addition, he has been a clinical investigator, consultant, educator, and advisory board member for Pfizer, Novartis, EyeTech, TopCon, Genentech, Alimera, and Allergan.

Education

• Board Certified Ophthalmologist

• Ester Dyson Vitreoretinal Fellowship, New York Presbyterian-Cornell Medical Center

• Residency in Ophthalmology, Nassau University Medical Center

• Internship in Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center

• Doctor of Medicine, New York Medical College

Rodney P. Coe, MD, MS

Dr. Coe is a native New Yorker who grew up in a family of physicians in Brooklyn, NY.  He attended the prestigious Regis High School in Manhattan, where he graduated with Honors.  Driven by a strong interest in the sciences and technology, he went to Boston College and graduated in the Honors Program, with a major in Biology and a minor in Computer Science.  Further integrating his interests, he received a Master of Science in Computers in Biological Research from New York University.  His academic and personal interests led him to the field of Medicine, and he was granted the Excellence in Ophthalmology Award while in medical school.  It was natural for Dr. Coe to be drawn to the specialty of Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery, a field that is constantly at the cutting edge of technology.  He has presented his research in Ophthalmology on a national level.  Dr. Coe has extensive expertise in the most advanced diagnostic and treatment modalities for the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous.  With strong New York roots, he feels privileged to share this experience with the Long Island community.

When not practicing Medicine, Dr. Coe enjoys world travel, dining out, and music.  He is also an avid sports fan and enthusiast.

Education

• Board Certified Ophthalmologist

• Vitreoretinal Fellowhip, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

• Residency in Ophthalmology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center

• Internship in Internal Medicine, Pennyslvania Hospital

• Doctor of Medicine, SUNY Downstate College of Medicine