Allen W. Zieker MD
Ophthalmology
Allen Zieker, M.D., is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist who has been in practice as an Ophthalmologist for more than 33 years. He performs more than 7,000 laser procedures and several thousand Astigmatic surgeries, performs more than 1,500 Cataract surgeries annually; One of the first Cataract surgeons in Upstate New York to perform innovative Glaucoma Surgery, Cataract Treatment, Surgery and Laser Lasik Surgery.
Industry: Health Services
Affiliations:
Medical Society of the County of Albany
Medical Society of the State of New York
American Medical Association
Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center
Founding Member and Medical Director
Founding Member and Medical Director
American Academy of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Member
Member
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellow
Fellow
Press Releases By Allen W. Zieker MD
Oct 14, 2021
Dr. Allen W. Zieker
Dr. Allen W. Zieker earned his M.D. at the Albany Medical College of Union University, his residency in internal medicine in Connecticut, he completed an ophthalmology residency at
Jul 21, 2021
Dr. Allen W. Zieker
Dr. Allen W. Zieker earned his M.D. at the Albany Medical College of Union University, his residency in internal medicine in Connecticut, he completed an ophthalmology residency at
Career Accomplisments
VISX, Physician Custom Vue Certification Course 2003
Certification VISX Excimer Laser System, Custom-Cap Training Course 2002
Certification C-LASIK 1997
Certification VISX Excimer Laser PRK Training Course 1997
Certification New England Eye Center Photorefractive Keratectomy 1996
Certification Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology 1982
Certification Board Eligible, Internal Medicine 1978
Certification Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners
About:
Dr. Zieker practices in:
- Albany (518)438-5273
- Clifton Park (518)383-8589
- Schenectady (518)370-0066
- Troy (518)274-3123
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Industry: Health Services
Current Organization: Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Honors & Awards: Nominated for Best Ophthalmologist
Affiliations: Medical Society of the County of Albany, Medical Society of the State of New York, American Medical Association, Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center, American Academy of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology,
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Career
(2001 Present)
Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center
Latham, New York, United States of America
(2001 Present)
Ophthalmic Consultants of the Capital Region
Partner
Troy, New York, United States of America
(1996 - 2007)
St. Peter's Hospital
Active Staff Ophthalmologist
Albany, New York, United States of America
(1984 - 2006)
Albany Medical Center
Attending Ophthalmologist
Albany, New York, United States of America
(1984 - 2006)
The Child's Hospital
Attending Ophthalmologist
Albany, New York, United States of America
(1984 Present)
Albany Memorial Hospital
Attending Ophthalmologist
Albany, New York, United States of America
(1984 Present)
Seton Health Systems
Attending Ophthalmologist
Troy, New York, United States of America
(1984 Present)
Samaritan Hospital
Attending Ophthalmologist
Troy, New York, United States of America
(1981 - 1984)
Bath Memorial Hospital
Attending Medical Staff
Bath, Maine, United States of America
(1981 - 1984)
U.S. Veterans Administration Hospital
Consulting Medical Staff
Togus, Maine, United States of America
(1981 - 1984)
Regional Memorial Hospital
Consulting Medical Staff
Brunswick, Maine, United States of America
Professional honors and awards
(2019)
Nominated for Best Ophthalmologist
Best of the Best People’s Choice Awards
(2019)
One of the first surgeons in upstate New York to implant the Hydrus® Microstent in glaucoma patients during cataract surgery
(2018)
First Cataract Surgeon in the United States to implant the enVista® toric MX60T intraocular lens
( 1981)
Ophthalmology
Education Level: Residency
Institute Name: Albany Medical Center Hospital
Location: United States of America
( 1981)
Ophthalmology
Education Level: Post Graduate
Institute Name: Harvard Medical School
Location: United States of America
( 1978)
Internal Medicine
Education Level: Residency
Institute Name: Waterbury Hospital
Location: United States of America
( 1975)
Education Level: M.D.
Institute Name: Albany Medical College of Union University
Location: United States of America
( 1969)
Biology/Chemistry/Psychology
Education Level: B.S.
Institute Name: St. Mary's College
Location: United States of America
Internal Medicine
Education Level: Residency
Institute Name:
Location: United States of America
Biology
Education Level: B.S.
Institute Name: Mount Saint Mary’s College
Location: United States of America