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Dr. George Schirripa, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.9 (121)
Map Pin Small Yonkers, NY
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Overview of Dr. George Schirripa, MD

Dr. George Schirripa, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Yonkers, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and is affiliated with Saint John's Riverside Hospital. Dr. Schirripa, completed a residency at Alameda County Medical Center Program. Patients rated Dr. Schirripa an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Schirripa works at SightMD in Yonkers, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Corneal Diseases, Eye Infections and Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst 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. Schirripa's Office Locations

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    SightMD
    970 N Broadway Ste 109, Yonkers, NY 10701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (914) 969-5050

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  • Saint John's Riverside Hospital

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Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anisocoria
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Disorder of Choroid
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Entropion
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Miosis
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Periorbital Cellulitis
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Stye
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Glaucoma Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Progressive High Myopia
Senile Cataracts
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Heterophoria
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Orbital Fracture
Pinguecula
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetes
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Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Night Blindness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Tear
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Trichiasis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbit Evisceration
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
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    4.9
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Italian
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    NPI Number
    • 1417946294
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Alameda County Medical Center Program
    Residency
    Internship
    • Erie County Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Schirripa has seen patients for Corneal Diseases, Eye Infections and Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Schirripa on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    121 patients have reviewed Dr. Schirripa. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Schirripa.

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