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Dr. Gareth Lema, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*

4.7 (19)

New York, NY

Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Gareth Lema, MD

Dr. Gareth Lema, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in New York, NY. Dr. Lema, completed a fellowship at University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. Dr. Lema, completed a residency at University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Patients rated Dr. Lema an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Lema works at Practice in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Serous Detachment Retina, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Retinal Neovascularization along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Lema's Office Locations

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Mount Sinai
1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029 Directions (212) 241-0939
2

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
310 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003 Directions (212) 241-0939
3

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai - East 102nd Street
17 E 102nd St Fl 8, New York, NY 10029 Directions (212) 241-0939

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4.7

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About Dr. Gareth Lema, MD

Specialties*

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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Languages Spoken

English

NPI Number

1982802476

Education & Certifications

Fellowship

University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

Residency

University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Internship

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

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Is Dr. Gareth Lema, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. Gareth Lema, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lema is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

Does Dr. Gareth Lema, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. Lema accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Gareth Lema, MD offer telehealth services?

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

What practice does Dr. Gareth Lema, MD work with?

Dr. Lema works at Practice in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Lema’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Gareth Lema, MD treats?

Dr. Lema has seen patients for Serous Detachment Retina, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear and Retinal Neovascularization, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lema on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

How do patients rate Dr. Gareth Lema, MD in reviews?

19 patients have reviewed Dr. Lema. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lema.

What are the benefits of calling vs online scheduling?

Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Lema, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Lema appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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Dr. Gareth Lema, MD

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Dr. Lema's Office Locations

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