Marc J. Dinkin, MD

Neurologist

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Visual Complications of Brain Tumors
  • Double Vision
  • Nystagmus

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About Me

Get To Know Me

I am a neuro-ophthalmologist with a special interest in the neuro-ophthalmic complications of cancer and brain tumors; including vision loss, double vision, nystagmus (shaking of the eyes), and pupil changes. I am the director of neuro-ophthalmology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and have the privilege of performing neuro-ophthalmological consultations for patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. My research interests include the effects of cancer, and especially leptomeningeal disease, on the optic nerve and the immune effects of certain cancers (paraneoplastic disease) on the optic nerve and retina.

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Tumors of the pituitary and its surroundings commonly cause vision loss by compressing the optic chiasm or optic nerves, requiring close monitoring of visual function. I am particularly interested in the ability of new technologies such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) to predict whether or not surgical intervention might improve a patient’s vision. I am also interested in papilledema, a swelling of the optic nerves that occurs with elevated head pressure, and its effects on vision in patients with brain tumors. Vision is pivotal to patients’ daily quality of life, and I am committed to doing everything I can to preserve vision for our patients.

My Role at MSK

A neurologist is a doctor with special training in the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Visual Complications of Brain Tumors
  • Double Vision
  • Nystagmus
  • Pupillary Problems
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Weill Cornell Medical College

Residencies

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College (neurology)

Fellowships

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (neuro-ophthalmology)

Board Certifications

  • Neurology

Insurance Information

Dr. Dinkin’s accepted insurance providers are different than most MSK doctors. Any services he provides (even at MSK) may result in an out-of-pocket expense. For more information, contact Dr. Dinkin’s office at 212-639-3935.

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Contact and Location

Dr. Dinkin sees patients at one location.

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Location
New York, NY
1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Dinkin’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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