Our Physician and Surgeon
William C. Cosman, MD
Profile
Dr. William Cosman is a Board Certified Physician whose Speciality is Ophthalmology. Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, he is licensed in New York State to Practice Medicine. He graduated from Syracuse University in 2002. He has been affiliated with Lake Plains Eye Center, 500 Erie Street South, Medina NY since 2006. Dr. Bill interests include Cataract Surgery Techniques, Intraocular Lens Technology and Calculations, Computerized Medical records and Practice Management.
Medical Education
Dr. Bill attended Ithaca University from 1994-1998 and Graduated (Cum Laude) with a B.A. in Biochemistry. He attended SUNY Upstate Medical University 1998-2002 graduating (Cum Laude) with a Medical Degree. His Residency was at Syracuse from 2003-2006 in the Department of Ophthalmology.
Awards & Honors
Dr Cosman was Vice President of Alpha Omega Alpha and received the Dean's Letter of Commendation in all 4 years of Medical School. He was Chief Resident of Syracuse Veterans Affairs Ophthalmology Department!
Extracurricular Activities
Bill enjoys hockey and was Eastern Collegiate Ice Hockey League 2 time all academic team and was honored as 1-time all league defense man. Along with his children,he enjoys Ice Hockey and Basketball. Dr Cosman serves as a Local Christian Minister.
Research Experience
Recipient of Dana Internship for Research with Dr. Imre Tamas for attempted extraction of novel growth inhibiting hormone.
Professional Affiliations
Fellow of American Academy of Ophthalmology, New York State Ophthalmological Society, New York State Medical Society, Orleans County Medical Society, Medina Memorial Hospital Department of Ophthalmology, and AMA
Family
Bill is married to his wife Victoria and they reside in Brockport, NY. Together, they enjoy their six children, Willie, Jacob, Sarah, Gianna, Tea, and Natalie.
What is an Ophthalmologist
An Ophthalmologist is a Medical Doctor who specializes in the Medical and Surgical Care of the human eye and visual system. They perform a full spectrum of care including routine eye examinations, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye, defects of the eye, and may perform surgery to correct such. They also manage eye problems that are caused by systemic illness. They can write prescriptions and treatment orders, or refer a patient to another specialist. Ophthalmologist can be medical doctors (M.D.) or doctors of osteopathy (D.O.).
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