Meet Dr. Sean Lalin

Sean C. Lalin, M.D.,  received his medical degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons where he was awarded the Alvin Behrens Prize for the most outstanding graduate entering the field of ophthalmology.

This was followed by a general surgery internship and ophthalmology residency at Columbia University in New York City. He then completed a two-year medical and surgical retina fellowship at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary—the nation’s oldest and busiest eye hospital. Dr. Lalin now serves on the clinical faculty at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary where he has taught residents and fellows on the diseases, treatment, and surgery of the retina.

He has been honored by the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Award for excellence in teaching. He has numerous peer-reviewed publications and has lectured and presented both nationally and internationally. Dr. Lalin has also been named one of "America's Top Ophthalmologists" by the Consumers' Research Council of America and was featured in a NJ Top Docs article.

Dr. Lalin has special interests in macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and has been involved in clinical trials to bring the most advanced treatment options to his patients.

Bob Klapish mentions his vision-saving experience with Dr. Lalin on ESPN Radio