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Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Professional interests include: cornea transplant (keratoplasty), anterior segment reconstruction, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and more.

437 5th Avenue 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10022

(212) 832-2020

Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD is a cornea specialist in New York, NY specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and Laser & Corneal Surgery Associates, PC.

Office Locations

437 5th Avenue 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10022

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8 W 38th Street Room 1102
New York, NY 10018

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Some issues Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2012 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	397
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2013 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	317
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	15
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	272

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	13
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	320

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	22
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	277

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	363

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	311

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	265

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
eye procedures	247
laser treatment	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	13
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	160

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	13
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY during 2024 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54
eye procedures	269
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	14

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD in 2024

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD treated as a cornea specialist in New York, NY were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	54
eye procedures	268
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	21
laser treatment	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	84
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	32
85 and over	3
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. He completed residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Residency: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: New York

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark George Speaker, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$918 Wavelight Refractive Suite $283	WaveLight EX500 Excimer Laser $169	Wavelight Plus $162	Wavelight $66	EYSUVIS $33	Other $206
Allergan Inc.	$790 RESTASIS $674	ACZONE $48	COMBIGAN $5	$62
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$399 INVELTYS $291	EYSUVIS $107
Harrow Eye, LLC	$363 $363
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC	$279 Zerviate $130	Tobradex St $117	Flarex $33
Other	$1,105 XIIDRA $366	ENVISTA $150	VUITY $76	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $54	Durezol $42	Other $417

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,751
Gift	$103

Biography

Dr. Mark Speaker specializes in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases) and practices in New York, NY. Dr. Speaker is a graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and a graduate of New York Eye and Ear Infirmary's residency program. His clinical interests include LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and anterior segment reconstruction. He has received professional recognition including the following: New York Super Doctors. Dr. Speaker is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.