Leeber Cohen

Background

Cohen, Leeber was born on June 28, 1957 in Queens, New York, United States. Son of Eugene J. and Ada (Twersky) Cohen.

Education

Bachelor, Yeshiva U., New York City, 1979; Doctor of Medicine with distinction, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, 1983.

Career

Intern in Medicine, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, 1983-1984; resident in Ophthalmology, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, 1984-1986; chief resident in Ophthalmology, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, 1986-1987; private practice, New York City, since 1987; member of staff, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York City member of staff, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York City member of staff, Beth Israel Medical Center.

Achievements

• Leeber Cohen has been listed as a noteworthy Ophthalmologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Yeshurun, Kew Gardens, New York, 1991. Fellow American Academy of Ophthalomology, American Board of Ophthalomology. Member American Board Medical Specialists.

Interests

• Avocations: painting, black belt in karate.

Connections

Married Shelley Karen Franklin, February 8,1981. Children: Tova Gail, Yaakov, Aaron Michael.

Father:

Eugene J. Cohen

Mother:

Ada (Twersky) Cohen

Spouse:

Shelley Karen Franklin

child:

Yaakov Cohen

child:

Aaron Michael Cohen

child:

Tova Gail Cohen