Gil Binenbaum, MD, MSCE
Professor of Ophthalmology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Attending Physician, University of Pennsylvania Health System (Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennsylvania Hospital)
Attending Staff Surgeon, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Director of Research, Ophthalmology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Chief, Division of Ophthalmology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Mabel E. Leslie Chair of Ophthalmology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Department: Ophthalmology
Contact information
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Division of Ophthalmology, Hub 11
3500 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Division of Ophthalmology, Hub 11
3500 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 2155904594
Email:
binenbaum@chop.edu
binenbaum@chop.edu
Education
B.S. (Economics)
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 1989.
Cert (Postbaccalaureate Premedical Studies)
Columbia University, 1997.
M.D. (Medicine)
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2002.
Cert (Patient Oriented Research)
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2008.
M.S.C.E. (Clinical Epidemiology)
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2009.
Cert (Leadership)
CHOP Physician Leadership Program, 2017.
B.S. (Economics)
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 1989.
Cert (Postbaccalaureate Premedical Studies)
Columbia University, 1997.
M.D. (Medicine)
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2002.
Cert (Patient Oriented Research)
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2008.
M.S.C.E. (Clinical Epidemiology)
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2009.
Cert (Leadership)
CHOP Physician Leadership Program, 2017.
Post-Graduate Training
Internship, Transitional, University of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Medical Center, 2002-2003.
Residency in Ophthalmology, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, 2003-2006.
Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 2006-2007.
Internship, Transitional, University of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Medical Center, 2002-2003.
Residency in Ophthalmology, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, 2003-2006.
Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 2006-2007.
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology, 2007.
Permanent linkAmerican Board of Ophthalmology, 2007.
Selected Publications
Chen A, Tucker A, Jin F, Yu Y, Binenbaum G.: Relative risk and onset of strabismus in children with Chiari malformation. J AAPOS Page: 105302, Sep 2026 Notes: doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2026.105302.Binenbaum G.: A Drop Earlier for Retinopathy of Prematurity. JAMA Pediatr Aug 2026.
Gaier ED, Bohnsack BL, Bodack MI, Ghasia F, Hancock SE, Koo E, Repka MX, Binenbaum G.: Equivalent effectiveness of a prescription binocular treatment for amblyopia in real-world practice. J Manag Care Spec Pharm 32(8): 923-31, Aug 2026.
Hamlin I, Breeden-Carino K, Christian CW, Wood JN, Binenbaum G, Campbell KA, Lindberg DM, Bachim A, Frasier L, George CLS, Horton D, Laub N, Letson MM, Valente M, Leonard J, Kiely J, Henry MK: Performance and Yield of Retinal Examinations in Cases of Suspected Physical Abuse Without Intracranial Injury. Pediatr Emerg Care July 2026 Notes: Published online Jul 7, 2026 Notes: doi: 10.1097/
Luo X, Chen Y, Ying B, Quinn GE, Binenbaum G, Ying GS, He L: Multisource Machine Learning Model for Detecting Referral-Warranted Retinopathy of Prematurity. Ophthalmol Sci 6(7): 101242, Jul 2026 Notes: Epub 2026 May 19. doi: 10.1016/j.xops.2026.101242.
Hamlin I, Breeden-Carino K, Christian CW, Wood JN, Binenbaum G, Campbell KA, Lindberg DM, Bachim A, Frasier L, George CLS, Horton D, Laub N, Letson MM, Valente M, Leonard J, Kiely J, Henry MK.: Performance and Yield of Retinal Examinations in Cases of Suspected Physical Abuse Without Intracranial Injury. Pediatr Emerg Care Jul 2026.
Chen A, O'Neil E, Datz E, Yu Y, Ying GS, Choi K, Binenbaum G: Onset of Ocular Abnormalities in Children with Hearing Loss. Ophthalmology 133(6): 755-63, Jun 2026.
Luo X, Chen Y, Ying B, Quinn GE, Binenbaum G, Ying GS, He L.: Multisource Machine Learning Model for Detecting Referral-Warranted Retinopathy of Prematurity. Ophthalmol Sci 6: 101242, May 2026.
Guttha S, Jensen A, Oatts J, Anninger W, Spiller A, Yu Y, Binenbaum G: Patterns of Regression and Reactivation after Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injection for ROP. American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) Annual Meeting 2026, Boston, MA Mar 2026 Notes: Poster Presentation.
Revere K, Kim D, Yu Y, Binenbaum G: Comparative Feasibility and Efficiency of Pediatric Oculoplastic Procedures Across Surgical Settings. American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) Annual Meeting 2026, Boston, MA Mar 2026 Notes: Poster Presentation
