New York, New York
Harvey A. Lincoff, MD, Pioneer of Eye Surgery, Dies at 97 Dr. Harvey A. Lincoff, a founder of modern retinal detachment surgery, died on November 25, 2017, at his home in Manhattan. He was 97. A longtime faculty member at the New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center,...
Read MoreDr. Lincoff, may you rest in peace. You were a gifted scientist and remarkable doctor who saved my vision. I think of you often: your captivating smile, your diligence, and how you made every one of your patients feel so special. I miss you and Miss Caufield very much! Anthony Domenick
Anthony Domenick
May 07, 2025 | Other
One of the great geniuses of our profession. A friend and life long mentor. He will be terribly missed.
Peter Liggett, MD
April 02, 2018 | Hilton Head Island, SC
Fellowship months with Dr. Lincoff in the late 1960's yielded the most productive period of educational advancement of my adult life. Those months were my privilege.
Harrison Hayes
March 25, 2018 | Denver, Colorado
Remembering many happy escapades in NYC with my husband's (Henry Ekker) cousin. May they both rest in peace with lives exceptionally well spent.
Katie Ekker
March 08, 2018 | Sharon, PA
One of the finest physician and teacher that I have ever known. A truly remarkable man
Newell Hargett M.D.
February 20, 2018 | Potomac, MD
Indeed a life well lived and loved by many, may he R.I.P until that new day when all is made new and death and pain is no more.
December 21, 2017
I met Dr. Lincoff many years ago. My sister, Ms. Caulfield was his long time devoted assistant. All of us in Ms. Caulfield family will miss this wonderful man terribly.
Camille D'Alessandro
December 20, 2017 | College Point, NY
I so sorry for the family's loss. Psalms 90:10 says those who live past 80 years are especially strong. May you find comfort through prayer as Harvey now rest in God's memory.
L W
December 19, 2017
