Founded in 1820, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in Manhattan (New York City) is the oldest specialty hospital in the Western Hemisphere. With a rich heritage and a mission of providing high quality patient care, community outreach, graduate and continuing medical education and scientific research, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary has built upon its strengths to emerge as a recognized leader in the fields of eye, and ear, nose and throat care.

This commitment to excellence extends beyond local recognition; The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary is continually mentioned in US News and World Report's "America's Best Hospitals". The ophthalmology and otolaryngology departments regularly rank among the highest for all hospitals throughout the United States. In 1999, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary became part of Continuum Health Partners, Inc., one of the metropolitan area's largest hospital networks.

Outstanding Patient Care and Extensive Surgical Experience

With approximately 142,000 outpatient visits and over 20,000 surgical procedures per year, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary is the largest provider of eye care in America, and it operates one of the nation's most extensive ear, nose and throat clinics in the nation. The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary is also a market leader in plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures in the New York metropolitan area. Maintaining costs while upholding the highest standards of excellence is a major goal of The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary today. Less invasive surgical procedures and cutting-edge technologies, many of them developed and refined at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, have improved treatment success rates and shortened hospital stays, benefiting everyone.

With costs among the lowest and patient volume among the highest in Manhattan (New York City), The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary remains a preferred institution among physicians, patients and payers. A unique attribute of The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary is the geographic coverage it serves; The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary's patient base extends throughout the tri-state area. The affiliated professional staff, who are located in the tri-state region, are 90% board certified.

The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary has also been a leader in working with managed care. Over 85% of the medical staff are involved in one or more managed care plans; managed care represents over 20% of the activity and continues to grow. The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary currently has over 40 contracts with HMOs and PPOs, and maintains strong relationships with a vast number of primary care physicians in the tri-state region.

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Leading the Way in Technology & Training

The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary utilizes the latest technology in rendering compassionate care to its patients and has earned a reputation of being a leader in innovative technology. The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary is the primary teaching center of the prestigious New York Medical College and affiliated teaching hospitals in these specialty areas.

Each year more than 20 residents and fellows are graduated, making it one of the finest training programs for ophthalmologists and otolaryngologists in the world today. From a highly skilled medical, nursing and other professional staff to a physical plant and environment which facilitate quality patient care, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary strives to maintain its high standards while positioning itself for the changes which are taking place in our health care delivery system.

The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary is a not-for-profit entity dedicated to maintaining its rich heritage of providing quality, cost-efficient health care to the local, national, and international public.

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