Norah S. Lincoff MD

Norah Lincoff

Norah S. Lincoff
MD

Professor

Department of Neurology

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Neuro-Ophthalmology; Neurology; Ophthalmology

Contact Information
Dept. of Neurology
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
1010 Main St., 2nd floor
Buffalo, New York 14202
Phone: (716) 829-4415
Fax: (716) 829-5051
lincoff@buffalo.edu


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Professional Summary:

I am a neuro-ophthalmologist with a primary clinical interest in optic neuropathy and vasculitis. I see a full range of neuro-ophthalmologic conditions, but I specialize in adult autoimmune optic neuropathy syndromes, diplopia, headache and multiple sclerosis (MS). I am also a board-certified ophthalmologist and conduct vision tests such as visual field testing, ocular coherence tomography (this assesses the health of the retina and optic nerve), sensorimotor examination and prism measurements. I see patients five days a week at UBMD Neurology at Buffalo General Medical Center.

My main research interests include preventative treatment trials for autoimmune optic neuropathies and neuroprotection. I present annually at national and international conferences regarding MS and the use of ocular coherence tomography and imaging in my field. I am also involved in the “Hopeful Ways Nicaragua Eye Care Mission Project,” an annual medical mission to Nicaragua to prevent blindness. I work together with a group of medical professionals, local interpreters and Peace Corps volunteers to provide free vision care to over 2,600 patients a year.

I am actively involved in training medical students, residents and fellows. I lecture weekly to students in small group sessions as well as larger lecture settings at UB.

Education and Training:

  • Fellowship, Neuro-ophthalmology, Columbia University School of Medicine (1993)
  • Residency, Ophthalmology, Cornell University Medical School (1992)
  • Internship, Medicine, Danbury Hospital-Yale Univ. Medical School (1989)
  • MD, Medicine, Univ. at Buffalo SMBS SUNY (1988)

Awards and Honors:

  • Service Award 30 year (2024)
  • WNY Best Doctors Listing 2005-2024 (2024)
  • Exceptional Woman in Medicine (2024)
  • Department of Neurology Teaching Award (2016)
  • Ophthalmology Department Teaching Award (2008)

Research Expertise:

  • Neuro-ophthalmology

Journal Articles:

See all (16 more)

Abstracts:

  • Prasad S, Farooq O, Lincoff N. (2024) CRION patients often reveal their autoimmunity and systemic disease state years after their initial neuro-ophthalmologic presentation. Rare Disease Day Sylabus, Rare Disease Day at Jacob's School of Medicine. Buffalo, New York (Feb) Poster
  • Lincoff N, Farooq O. (2023) CRION patients often reveal their autoimmunity and systemic disease state years after their initial neuro-ophthalmologic presentation. NANOS Syllabus 2023, NANOS 2023. Orlando, Florida (Mar), (1378064) Poster
  • Lincoff NS, Farooq O, Balos LL. (2016) Update on Treatment of Radiation Necrosis with Bevacizumab. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, (Mar)
  • Farooq O, Lincoff NS, Saikali, N, Prasad D, Miletich RS, Mechtler L. (2011) Novel Treatment for Radiation Optic Neuropathy with IV Bevacizumab. University of Buffalo 14th Annual Spring Clinical Research Day, (May)
  • Farooq O, Lincoff NS, Saikali N, Prasad D, Miletich RS, Mechtler L. (2011) Novel Treatment for Radiation Optic Neuropathy with IV Bevacizumab. American Academy of Neurology, (Apr)
  • Farooq O, Lincoff NS, Saikali N, Prasad D, Miletich RS, Mechtler L. (2011) Novel Treatment for Radiation Optic Neuropathy with IV Bevacizumab. North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society, (Feb)
  • Yeh EA, Ramanathan M, Lincoff N, Weinstock A, Weinstock-Guttman B. (2007) Visual Function as Measured by Optical Coherence Tomography and Visual Evoke Potentials in Pediatric Patients with Acquired Demyelinating Diseases. Annals of Neurology, (Oct)
  • Weinstock -Guttman B, N. Lincoff, Weinstock A, R Stockton, Jacobs L. (1999) Predictive Factors in Recovery From Optic Neuritis. Neurology, (Jan)

Professional Memberships:

  • Roswell Park Society (2000–present)
  • Walsh Society (1993–present)
  • North American Neuro-ophthalmological Society (1993–present)

Presentations:

  • "I Had Cancer and my Optic Nerve and Chiasm are Enhancing – What is it?" Subspecialty Day Academy of Ophthalmology (2024)
  • "Neuro-ophthalmology for Neurosurgeons" Neurosurgery Lecture Series (2024)
  • "Alice in Wonderland Syndrome" Rare Disease Day UB/Dr. Osman Farooq (2024)
  • "AI in Diagnosis of PapilledemaI A Physician-Trained Optical Coherence Tomography Virtual Tool for Efficient Detection and Monitoring of Raised Intracranial Pressure" UB Health and AI (2024)
  • "Mundane Migraine Vs Malicious Mimickers" Invited lecturer American Academy of Ophthalmology Moscone Center (2023)
  • "Functional Neurological Disorder. Moderator and Speaker" NANOS 2022 (2022)
  • "Differential Diagnosis of Optic Neuritis and Eye Pain and Headache September 2021: UPMC Grand Rounds, What to Think of: Some Pearls of Neuro- ophthalmology" September 2021: UPMC Annual Meeting /Pittsburgh Ophthalmologic Society (2021)
  • "Different Causes and Treatments of Optic Neuritis" Grand Rounds Department of Neurology UB (2021)

Service Activities:

  • Alternate (2024–2026)
  • Faculty Senate Alternate; Faculty Senate Alternate (2024–2026)
  • Judge of Resident Projects Michael Cohen Resident Day 2024; Judge of Resident Projects (2024–present)
  • Poster presented by Medical Student at Rare Disease Day; Mentor and Presenter (2024–present)
  • DocHers Mentor (2022–2025)
  • NANOS Task Force Member; NANOS Task Force Member (2022–2024)
  • Poster Presentation Reviewer and Collaborator UB Research Day; Reviewer (2022–2023)
  • Head of Promotion Commitee; Head of Promotion Commitee (2021–2025)
  • Head of Department of Neurology Promotion Committee; Promotion Commitee (2021–2025)
  • President and Interim President of the Roswell Park Medical Society; President and Interim President of the Roswell Park Medical Society (2020–2023)
  • Univ at Buffalo SMBS Appeals Committee; Member (2000–present)
  • Journal of Neuro-ophthalmology; Reviewer (1993–2026)
  • Curriculum (1993–2014)
  • Resident Review/Advisory; Member (1993–2014)
  • Mission Work Locally and Internationally; Mission Work Locally and Internationally

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Contact Information

Dept. of Neurology
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
1010 Main St., 2nd floor
Buffalo, New York 14202
Phone: (716) 829-4415
Fax: (716) 829-5051
lincoff@buffalo.edu

This faculty member is affiliated with UBMD, practicing physicians who are also professors in the Jacobs School.

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