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Dr. Howard Charles, MD
Ophthalmology*
4.6 (519)
Mount Kisco, NY
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview of Dr. Howard Charles, MD
Dr. Howard Charles, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Mount Kisco, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Northern Westchester Hospital. Dr. Charles, completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Charles an average 4.6 star rating.
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Dr. Charles' Office Locations
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Office101 S Bedford Rd Ste 404, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Directions (914) 666-2001
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Rye Walk in Medical Center150 Purchase St, Rye, NY 10580 Directions (914) 967-5539
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Putnam Hospital Center - 664 Urology664 Stoneleigh Ave, Carmel, NY 10512 Directions (845) 279-2000
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Mount Kisco Medical Group PC90 S Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Directions (914) 666-2001
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- Northern Westchester Hospital
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Stye
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Dislocation of Lens
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Exotropia
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Eye Pain
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
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Juvenile Cataract
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Paralytic Strabismus
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Pars Planitis
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Photokeratitis
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Pinguecula
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
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Cornea Surgery
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Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
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4.6
Average provider rating
Based on 519 ratings
Patient Ratings (519)
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(392)
4 Star
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2 Star
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(6)
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About Dr. Howard Charles, MD
Specialties*
- Ophthalmology
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Years of Experience
- 43 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Spanish
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1427078310
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- University Ill College of Medicine
Fellowship
Residency
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Residency
Internship
- New York Hospital
Internship
Medical Education
- ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology
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Dr. Charles speaks Spanish.
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