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History
Our History
Phillips Eye Institute was the vision of many people designed to function as a free standing eye specialty center associated with Mount Sinai Medical Center It was developed by and for ophthalmologists The dream of creating this unique facility was realized because of the persistence determination and resourcefulness of a large group of people
Jay Phillips was the main benefactor of Mount Sinai Hospital and a strong supporter of Mount Sinais Division of Ophthalmology Because of his generous philanthropic support Phillips Eye Institute bears his name
1987
Phillips Eye Institute construction complete
1988
Mount Sinai Hospital merges with Metropolitan Medical Center to become Metropolitan Mount Sinai Medical Center MMS
1990
PEIs Inpatient Unit opens
1991
PEI continues its legacy surviving the closure of MMS
1993
Health One and LifeSpan merge to form the HealthSpan Health Systems Corporation
1993
PEI is congressionally designated as an eye specialty hospital
1994
HealthSpan and Medica merge to become Allina Health System PEI is the only specialty hospital in the Allina Health System
1997
Phillips Eye Institute celebrates its 10th anniversary recognizing a rich history of commitment to eye health care
2008
Phillips Eye Institute opens a second location at Buffalo Hospital
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