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Dr. Brian Herschorn, MD

Ophthalmology*
3.8 (17)
Map Pin Small Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Brian Herschorn, MD

Dr. Brian Herschorn, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan) and is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Herschorn an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Herschorn works at Practice in Brooklyn, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Eye Cancer, Glaucoma and Visual Field Defects 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. Herschorn's Office Locations

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    Ophthalmology Associates of Bay Ridge
    8721 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 680-1500

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  • Lenox Hill Hospital

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Eye Cancer
Glaucoma
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Visual Field Defects
Blocked Tear Duct
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
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Choroidal Dystrophy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Foreign Body in Eye
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Accommodation Disorders
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
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Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Miosis
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Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Serous Conjunctivitis
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridoplasty
Iridotomy
Keratomileusis
Orbit Evisceration
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Strabismus Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    3.8
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    Based on 17 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
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    NPI Number
    • 1578552550
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan)
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Brian Herschorn, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Herschorn is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Herschorn has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Herschorn has seen patients for Eye Cancer, Glaucoma and Visual Field Defects, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Herschorn on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Herschorn. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Herschorn.

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