Nathan Radcliffe

Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and glaucoma. He currently practices at New York Ophthalmology, serving patients in the South Bronx, Washington Heights, and Jamaica. Dr. Radcliffe is known for his individualized approach to treatment, offering customized medical, laser, and surgical solutions tailored to each patient’s needs.

Balancing roles in academia and private practice, Dr. Radcliffe has established himself as a forward-thinking clinician and innovator in ophthalmology. A pioneer in micro-incisional glaucoma surgery (MIGS), he was the first surgeon in New York to offer advanced procedures such as the CyPass Supraciliary Microstent, Kahook Dual Blade Goniotomy, Visco 360, Trab 360, the G6 micropulse laser, and the Xen subconjunctival implant by Allergan.

With extensive experience managing complex glaucoma and cataract cases from around the globe, Dr. Radcliffe is proficient in every FDA-approved glaucoma surgery. His deep understanding of the safety and efficacy profiles of these procedures allows him to precisely match the right surgical approach to each patient’s condition.

A dedicated educator and researcher, Dr. Radcliffe has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications in glaucoma and has delivered hundreds of lectures nationally and internationally. His passion for teaching has been recognized with honors, including the NYU Residents Teaching Award.

Dr. Radcliffe earned his medical degree with distinction from the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society at Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his internship at the University of Hawaii, where he was named Transitional Resident of the Year, followed by an ophthalmology residency at New York University, where he served as Chief Resident. He went on to become Chief Glaucoma Fellow at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He previously led the Glaucoma Service at NYU and Bellevue Hospital and is now part of the Advanced Microincisional Glaucoma Surgery Center at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.