Miriam Fuhrman, MD
Ophthalmologist
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Neuro-Ophthalmology
- General Ophthalmology
Miriam Fuhrman, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist with 23 years of experience who trained at top institutions, including Johns Hopkins University and SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She offers patients a unique level of expertise, drawn from both her advanced fellowship training in neuro-ophthalmology and her extensive experience performing hundreds of surgical and laser procedures. This powerful combination of knowledge and skill informs her clinical practice, which is focused on cataracts, glaucoma, and neuro-ophthalmology.
Professional Excellence
WITH Dedication to Education
Dr. Fuhrman's commitment to professional excellence is evident in every aspect of her career. A board-certified ophthalmologist with over 20 years of experience , she completed an advanced fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology to provide the highest level of specialized care. Her expertise is demonstrated through hundreds of successful procedures and her active staff privileges at leading institutions, including St. Joseph's University Medical Center and Lenox Hill Hospital. Ultimately, this combination of elite training, extensive experience, and top-tier affiliations is guided by her philosophy of providing safe and compassionate care to every patient.
fellowship
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Residency
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Internship, Internal Medicine
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra
medical school
SUNY Downstate Medical School
Undergraduate
Johns Hopkins University
A Steadfast
Commitment to
Patient-Centered Ophthalmic Care
Dr. Fuhrman’s approach to medicine is guided by a core philosophy: to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to every patient. This patient-first mindset is reflected in her clinical interests, which include managing conditions like cataracts and glaucoma, as well as her subspecialty in neuro-ophthalmology.
Her personal interests include spending time with family, traveling, reading and outdoor activities.
Ultimately, my motivation comes from helping people preserve the connection that vision gives them to the world. Whether it's reading a book, traveling, or enjoying the outdoors with family, so much of life's joy is visual. Being able to protect or restore that for someone is an incredible privilege.
English
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Russian
Ukranian
Welcoming Patients In:
Paterson N.J
Been coming here for years and wouldn’t trade them for the world. Dr. Fuhrman is one amazing woman and Doctor you just have to love her. Very caring and detailed and cares for her patients.
Dr. Furhman is very thorough , knowledgeable, and never rushed . I give my highest recommendation.
As always a pleasant experience. The whole staff is amazing from the time you 1st check in until you check out also kudos to Dr. Furhman she is the best
Been coming here for years and wouldn’t trade them for the world. Dr. Fuhrman is one amazing woman and Doctor you just have to love her. Very caring and detailed and cares for her patients.
Dr. Furhman is very thorough , knowledgeable, and never rushed . I give my highest recommendation.
As always a pleasant experience. The whole staff is amazing from the time you 1st check in until you check out also kudos to Dr. Furhman she is the best
Been coming here for years and wouldn’t trade them for the world. Dr. Fuhrman is one amazing woman and Doctor you just have to love her. Very caring and detailed and cares for her patients.
Dr. Furhman is very thorough , knowledgeable, and never rushed . I give my highest recommendation.
As always a pleasant experience. The whole staff is amazing from the time you 1st check in until you check out also kudos to Dr. Furhman she is the best
