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Dr. Amjad Hammad, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*
4.8 (53)
Map Pin Small Ballston Spa, NY
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Amjad Hammad, MD

Dr. Amjad Hammad, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Ballston Spa, NY. They specialize in Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Jordan and is affiliated with Ellis Hospital, Glens Falls Hospital, Nathan Littauer Hospital, Saratoga Hospital and St. Mary’s Healthcare - Amsterdam. Dr. Hammad, completed a residency at Albany Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Hammad an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Hammad works at Practice in Ballston Spa, NY with other offices in Saratoga Springs, NY and Troy, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Retinal Vascular Occlusion along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hammad's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Saratoga Vitreo-retinal Ophthalmology Pllc
    658 Malta Ave # 101, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 580-0553
  2. 2
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    465 Maple Ave # B, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 580-0553
  3. 3
    Charles Rheeman MD Pllc
    2200 Burdett Ave Ste 206, Troy, NY 12180 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 271-6293

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ellis Hospital
  • Glens Falls Hospital
  • Nathan Littauer Hospital
  • Saratoga Hospital
  • St. Mary’s Healthcare - Amsterdam

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion

Treatment frequency



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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular Pucker
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Pars Planitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
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    4.8
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    Specialties*
    • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1679529234
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Health System
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Albany Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Edward W Sparrow Hospital Association
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Jordan
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Hammad has seen patients for Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Retinal Vascular Occlusion, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hammad on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    53 patients have reviewed Dr. Hammad. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hammad.

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