Ashley Brissette MD

ophthalmologist, cataract surgery — Dr. Ashley Brissette, award-winning NYC ophthalmologist

Dr. Brissette is an eye physician and surgeon, based in New York City. She focuses on cataract and laser vision correction surgery. She is a media spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is the ophthalmologist for the New York Rangers NHL hockey team.

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Biography

Ashley Brissette, MD MSc FRCSC ABO completed her medical training and masters degree from McGill University (Great Distinction) and Queen’s University in Canada. She then completed an advanced fellowship in cornea, cataract & laser vision surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine in Manhattan. Dr. Brissette is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York Presbyterian Hospital, New Yorks #1 hospital. She also serves as instructor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital. Dr. Brissette is double board certified by both the American Board of Ophthalmology and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Dr. Brissette is a media spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and also presents globally on topics related to cataract surgery. She has contributed extensively to the medical literature, authoring numerous textbook chapters and scientific publications.

Dr. Brissette has a two-fold philosophy to patient care:

Personalized Vision: Dr Brissette believes that every patient is unique and deserves a thoughtful approach to their care, and ensures her patients have the best vision after surgery.
Advanced Technology: She offers the most advanced technology for cataract surgery and laser vision correction

Press

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Patient Testimonials

“I just recently had cataract surgery. I met with 3 doctors and felt most comfortable with Dr. Brissette. Through the whole process she was great. Her office is run smoothly and she has a very nice bed side manner. She possesses a nice balance between being professional yet caring and warm towards her patients” - G. Sher

Dr. Brissette did an excellent job on my cataract surgeries. My vision is now better than I an ever remember. In addition to her surgical skills, she is a pleasure to talk to and very responsive to any concerns” - A Marrus

“After considering LASIK for years I finally had it done…the procedure itself was so much simpler and quicker than I could have imagined and her bedside manner was amazing… she has also been helpful and fantastic with all my follow up appts afterwards” - L Jacobs